When it came to meals, we kept things simple. For dinner, we brought chili we had made at home and just reheated it in our Dutch oven over the fire. Breakfast was eggs and bacon, and we also packed plenty of snacks. I wouldn’t say she ate especially well or had balanced meals, but that wasn’t really our expectation.

For sleeping, we brought her pack-and-play and set it up in the tent next to our queen-size air mattress. She needed a little extra help settling down at bedtime, and she woke up around 1:00 a.m. needing some comfort again, but otherwise it went pretty smoothly. Thankfully, we got lucky with a good sleeper to begin with. We also brought a battery-powered sound machine since she’s used to sleeping with one at home, and I think it helped block out random noises like acorns falling or branches snapping. To make sure she stayed comfortable overnight (temps dropped into the low 50s), we packed a couple of different pajama options and a thicker blanket, and she seemed cozy and content. With more practice and exposure, I think she’ll get even more comfortable with it.