Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak Camping Question

   This may be the weekend when teenage girl friends really become
essential for camping survival, or at least some semblance of creature
comfort. REI seems to have quite a few, in assorted sizes.

Brad

Quoting Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>:

> I would give a lot to be able to hear the chit-chat at the S. Pender
> campsite right about now (8am Saturday morning). It was 29F at 5am today but
> at least we didn't get any snow. I think the Puget Sound and Gulf Islands
> area got some. I know Everett did.
>
> I'm thinking Doug is going to appreciate that new tent. Hope he has a good
> sleeping bag and a nice, thick, comfy pad. Those and a good book will get ya
> through a lot.
>
>
> Craig Jungers
> Moses Lake, WA (with the furnace set to 71F)
>
>
>
> On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 2:41 AM, Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>> Okay Bob, it's 2:30 am westcoast time, I'm all packed up for Pender Island
>> in the morning - up at 6:00am. Meeting Dave from Astoria en route and a
>> bunch of other paddlers from Westcoastpaddler.com for a couple of days. The
>> kayak was a bit heavy to get on the roof racks - covered in snow. Report of
>> possible waterspouts in Georgia Strait. So, what item should I take despite
>> weight. Thinking about the Colman catalytic heater. Not sure if it will fit
>> in the kayak though. Back deck? :-) Bought an overbag today, too.
>>
>> Bought a ton of new gear. Alaska or bust some day.
>>
>> New tent: North Face Heron 23.
>>
>> Doug L
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