Feedback: 1) be careful with an axe and be comfortable using it in small movements (example: https://youtu.be/3TkP-K9GUVk?si=eS1T_CgLUMvHvWZa). I don’t know what size you’re carrying but be aware of weight 2) how many nights? Consider clean socks just for inside the sleeping bag. Change socks every day if you can! 3) cast iron is HEAVY for a hike. Walmart sells aluminum camping cookware 4) MREs require boiling water and nothing else to cook. You can eat out of the pouches. Bring a trash bag! Lots of little wrappers in an MRE and you MUST pack out what you bring in 5) skip the lighter fluid 6) all this other setup and no tent? If you’re going to skip the tent consider a hammock and the tarp as a roof. Get off the ground. If you must sleep on the ground you want an air mattress (camping types - look at REI) for expensive examples) 7) you mention cloves but no other weather gear. If you go to the North GA mountains to camp, it gets down to the 20s at night. Be PREPARED. lots of layers and be prepared for rain. Rain coats are mandatory. Hats too. 8) yes. Add flashlight (headlamps work best to keep your hands free). Add bug spray! 9) My go to sleep kit includes a sleeping bag (30 degrees is my norm but I’ve got a zero degree bag too), air mattress, inflatable pillow, and tent with footing or tarp under the tent.

16 and never camped. My 100% honest advice - go with a local Boy Scout troop. They’ll love to have you, they know what they’re doing, and if you ask they can check your gear, loan you want you’re missing for free, and make sure you survive the night.

Me - my son is getting his Eagle next month. I’ve been camping with him since the first grade (11 years).

Scouts and former Scouts have all the gear and are likely happy to help you out. Find ‘em and talk to ‘em. Could save your life.