RE: [Paddlewise] Sea Kayakers Behavior

  A lot of good points on both sides of this subject have been made.  One
thing that I've gotten out of the discussion is that, like with so many
other things, you need to carefully choose the time and place if you're
going to attempt "commando camping".  Trying to do it in high use, high
profile areas (like the San Juan islands in Washington State) is probably
not wise - both for you as an individual, and for the general reputation of
paddlers, campers, hikers, bikers, and others who generally try to exercise
no/low impact camping.  In other places it's a lot more feasible.  I don't
think it's a black & white issue.  Pick your spot, pick your time, and use
some common sense.
  If you come visit us in SE Alaska you'll find that you can camp almost
anywhere that you can find a flat enough (and dry enough!) spot for a tent -
but just be aware that the local residents will _always_ know exactly where
you're camped - and can exact a heavy toll for mistakes.  Sometimes though -
as in the recent BC wolf attack - they end up paying the price with _their_
lives. 

Dave Seng
Juneau, Alaska
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