Intro:
Let me tell you about the coldest night I’ve had in a long time — and how it came with a big ol’ serving of “I told you so.”
We headed out for a few days of outdoor fun. The fire was good, the boys were loud, and the gear... well, let’s just say someone thought two blankets would be enough. That someone was me.
The Mistake:
When we were packing, my wife kept asking:
"Did you double-check your list?”
"Do you have your CampLight?”
"What about your sleepingbag ?”
I shrugged her off with a classic “I’ve got it!”
(Spoiler: I didn’t.)
The First Night:
Temps dropped faster than my confidence. By 2am, I was curled up like a burrito, trying to conserve body heat and muttering about how I’d trade my left boot for a proper sleeping bag.
Meanwhile, my buddies? Snoring. Toasty. Cozy.
Me? Frozen. Humbled. And 100% busted.
The Aftermath:
First thing I did when I got cell signal? Texted her:
“You were right. I froze. Don't gloat too hard.”
Her reply?
“Should I pack your next trip too?”
Moral of the Story:
Listen to your better half.
And if you’re packing for the wild — don’t forget the essentials. Because nothing says “rookie move” like waking up colder than a mountain creek in January.
💡 Pro tip from a guy who’s learned his lesson: Let the Wilderness Wife double-check the bag.
🔥 Or better yet — gear up right the first time with Wyld Goods.
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