I had parents that weren't into the outdoors and for some peculiar reason, I live for them. I started "backpacking at your age with a laundry bag, a blanket, a kerosene lamp and a pot.
I froze, got very wet, was basically sleepless most nights, but had great times I will always remember. I remember being stopped by the police one morning walking down a highway with my face blackened from the kerosene lamp.I had no idea until I looked in his side view mirror. Cheap sleeping pads are great! A must I knew nothing about. As Oregon Mouse said, I hope you take some of the great advice and info offered and post a trip report. I hope you have the time of your life. Be safe, be careful.