This essay is about how Crabbe is not nearly as prepared as he thinks he is for his escape into the wilderness.

Crabbe makes many mistakes during his stay in the outdoors that reveal how ill-prepared he is for his escape. One mistake that Crabbe did before he left for his adventure was to not bring a lifejacket. If he brought a lifejacket then he might not be as afraid to canoe in the water. Another mistake Crabbe makes was leaving his food pack on the ground near the tent. If he had put it up a …

…Here is a quote from Crabbe after he had hit the water: "I felt darkness and cold. Everybody has. But this wasn't the same. The dark was a dead, chilling liquid. And it was like I was slowly sinking into it, and it flowed into my ears and nose and mouth and filled me, dissolved me in blackness." There is so much more that Crabbe could have done to ensure a safe and comfortable adventure.