Totally agree. I recently took a group of friends camping to a semi-primitive camground. I knew they had very little gear so I did most of the planning. The trip was lots of fun but it gave me a whole new perspective on the amount of gear and planning it takes to feed and sleep 5 people. It ain't easy. The most important thing I learned is that planning a good menu is invaluable. Do as much prep work at home, it really pays off. Oh, and bring an extra headlamp or two, people love 'em.