But there are so many uncontrolled variables that...

by Charles Eckroth (Login ToughOldBird)

I don't think a spreadsheet would provide anything more than preliminary, educated guesses. For example, if a campsite (or campsites) is/are not available when you get to your destination lake can upset plans completely.
Wind and weather are also important, uncontrolled variables.

But, I suppose, putting plans on paper (or screen) does provide some sense of being in control. I do the same in another way. I make rather intricate packing lists, but always forget something, so my planning is also subject to uncontrolled errors. "To each his own".

Posted on Jul 3, 2009, 11:13 AM

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