Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak Camping Question

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> Gear--lots of great input, no one has mentioned the Scotch or Irish whisky (haven't tried the Welsh yet, but am actively searching for it in my area).? Nothing like sitting and watching the sunset with a wee bit of whisky--what a day!
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> Where to purchase gear--what very little camping gear I need (I used to own a store) I pickup at the paddling shop I teach for (gotta love those employee discounts) and for what I can't get there, or through there, I usually end up at REI (member # 654xxx)--yep long-time.
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> The season is rapidly approaching!!!
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> 
> JohnB
> http://seakayakerjbspeaks.blogspot.com/

A man after my own heart. I *always* take a bottle of Irish whiskey 
(decanted into a lexan "bottle", of course). There's nothing better 
than having a wee sip of something nice while watching the sun set.

We also take a package or two of black liquorice sticks as an after-
dinner treat. Doesn't matter if it gets wet, packs well in small 
spaces and goes with almost anything.

And finally, I NEED a chair with a tall back. I tried a shorter chair 
that would fit in the rear hatch, but it killed me not to be able to 
lean back and relax my lower back muscles after a long day paddling. 
I now lash a full-sized folding chair to my rear deck, with my spare 
paddle underneath. Even in moderate winds (that's my idea of 
moderate: your idea may differ), I don't notice any adverse effects 
of the chair while paddling.

-- 
  Darryl
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