Hi. I'm not sure this is right, but it works for me. I don't really worry about weight too much since the kayak is carrying it. A weightier boat takes longer to get to speed but once there I don't find it really any more difficult to keep it there than a lighter payload. So what I worry about more is volume. In that regard there are several things that take up more space than is strictly required but I consider them worth it. 1 - A pillow. I use a little camp pillow but it's way better than a ball of clothes stuffed into a sack. 2 - A 2 person tent. I just prefer the space, especially in the vestibule area. 3 - Wine/beer. 4 - An extra set of clothes. Being able to put on dry clothes the day after your other set got soaked in a rainstorm is really, really nice. Enjoy your trip. For me camping is the best reason to get into a sea kayak. ---Rick On Apr 16, 2008, at 8:27 PM, Mark Sanders wrote: > Howdy, > > I've never been on a camping trip in my kayak; a situation I hope > to remedy > soon. I know everyone tries to keep stuff down to a minimum, but > I'd like to > ask the list: "what is the one luxury item you have to bring even > if the > weight ought not allow it"? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Apr 20 2008 - 10:35:03 PDT
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