Well she doesn't get scared when I drive fast, don't think it's anything I've done but she does know/think I'm a pro at it. The tent and mattress and sleeping bag we picked together and had a tester night at a friend's wedding way before we decided to go so that she knew what it was like and how warm and comfortable it would be, not to mention reassurance of facilities so that she'd be able to wash her hair, have a decent shower and do her makeup, but she's a good girl, adventurous and up for anything and she trusts me