This guide to survival…

I decided to tackle a weekend camping trip armed only with the latest “survival guide” I found online. It suggested I bring a multi-tool, a waterproof tarp, and of course, a 20-step fire-starting kit that involved striking flint, which I later discovered people only really use in movies. Fast forward to my first night, I chuckled as I unsuccessfully tried to convert twigs into firewood while my trusty multi-tool became my worst enemy as it snapped shut on my finger.
Picture me, unshaven and frantically fanning a smoldering pile of leaves with a stubborn chipmunk judging my every move. No fires were lit that night, but I did create a new recipe: smoked disappointment served cold. The best part? I ended up roasting marshmallows over my disappointment after my friend lit a match by simply rubbing two sticks together—while I was stuck in a corner with my elaborate guide, still pondering the concept of “flint.”