Thanks for this article! I used to go campus quite a bit as a youngin, and now my friends and I are planning our first solo trip as adults! The great thing about this is that we've all got tons of gear to borrow from our parents, who don't really camp anymore. And we all have the skills we learned camping as kids. The one thing we're definitely going to be sure to take: our friend that's an Eagle Scout!
#15 here, checking out the competition! You wouldn't mind if I got into a playful campaign war with you, would you? Making a campaign video seems like a lot of fun!
Honestly, if you win, I would want you to put the money straight into your education. Of course, this might free up some other money in other areas... but as a personal finance blogger, I would have to suggest you invest that extra money that you free up!