Re: [Paddlewise] Camping - 3 worst mistakes

"Sailboat Restorations, Inc." wrote:

> This is turning into a "what do you carry camping" thread, which interests
> me, as I have been trying to fine-tune my lists. . .
>
> I like Ralph's approach re minimalism.  Coming from backpacking, I was
> thrilled to realize how much gear a kayak can carry.

I am more from a car camping and canoe camping background, so I am also
interested in fine tuning.  My biggest problem right now is my cook set.  My set
needed to work for the "Michael feeds the masses" scenario, so it is a bit much
for kayaking.  I got a few odd looks from my companions in Acadia when I pulled
out a gym bag with my "kitchen" in it.  One backpacking stove (I left my three
Coleman two burners at home), one backpacking lantern, assorted pots out to
twelve quarts, two frying pans, cups, plates, bowls, and SEVEN sets of
silverware!  Not to mention the ladles, spatulas, and cutting board.  Oh yes,
the measuring cups, salt and pepper shakers, and butane lighter (large type).
    I think with a smaller cook set, one set of silverware, and ditch the four
man tent for a smaller one, I might have a good start.  So I am following this
thread with interest.

Lesson from this one, too much can be almost as bad as not enough.

Mike


--
    Paddling along through fog so thick that only one's thoughts are
visible, your reverie is abruptly shattered by the ancient cry of a great
blue heron as she lifts uncertainly from the brilliant blue of a
mussel-shell beach witnessed only by the brooding, wet spruce....your
passage home seems as much back through time as it does through space.
Mark H Hunt


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