Why did a soilder in the continental army might consider deserting

Because the war was harsh. the conditions were horrible and if they stayed there was a good chance they would die

Life as a soldier in the continental Army was tough the soldiers of the continental Army were primarily experienced in the warfare America lacked the funding to supply the soldiers with basic needs such as shirts,jackets,socks,shoes and food in especially tough times like at valley forge more soldiers left because of the raging cold and lack if supplies