For anyone who wants to dip their toe in camping....watch Marumi's channel as well as Izumi's. They both show the realities; and they both illustrate that you don't need a huge amount of [ expensive ] equipment; nor a ton of food. Just pack a waterproof jacket and a ton of enthusiasm. P.s. How they both do it works. Be it for an overnighter or camping for a few months - which I did when I did most of the PCT.And the way she camps - inc. the equipment; the amount of equipment and food/ food quantities - is how it will be for me when I backpack Korea, China and Japan. ( Due to the videos by Izumi and Marumi ) I can't wait!!