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2005-10-05 - 20:52:19 Backpacker's dehydrated foods - in general, they're going for light weight & quick preparation time, not necessarily low packing bulk. Weight is far less a concern in a 'yak than in a backpack - volume is the bigger concern. Consider shopping at Trader Joe's (or even Safeway) instead. (entered by BUZZ)
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2005-10-05 - 20:53:15 Stoves - if you're going to do subtle cooking, find a stove that operates at low heat for simmer as well as high for a fast boil. I like the Coleman Xponent Xtreme because it uses small canisters separate from the stove (easier to pack into nooks & crannies in the 'yak), and the canisters can be safely punctured when finished to empty them completely for recycling the aluminum. But that's just my personal preference. (entered by BUZZ)
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2005-10-05 - 20:53:52 Chairs - remember you may be on a sandy beach, so small "feet" may sink in. The foam "stadium seats", or the sleeves that turn a Therma-Rest into a chair on the ground, are quite comfortable - but harder to get up from than a regular chair (at least for someone of my bulk!) (entered by BUZZ)
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2005-10-05 - 20:54:42 Tents - one advantage of a free-standing dome is that it does not HAVE to be staked down to hold it's shape. On a rocky or sandy beach, this can be a plus - you don't have to find anchor spots for all the corners (if it's windy you'll probably want to set some sort of anchor to keep it from blowing away). (entered by BUZZ)
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2005-10-05 - 20:55:27 Coastal camping around here tends to be in moderate temperatures (rarely below freezing), so you can use a 3-season tent and lighter-insulation sleeping bag rather than ones designed for winter camping in the mountains. (entered by BUZZ)
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2005-10-05 - 20:56:11 The common wisdom is synthetic fill sleeping bags maintain warmth when damp better than down filled. In boats & on the coast dampness can happen. However most synth bags do not pack as small as a similar-warmth down bag, and a good dry bag should keep your sleeping bag safe until your tent is set up. I personally use a synth-filled bag, but I know others who use down. (entered by BUZZ)
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2005-10-17 - 22:17:23 One thing to consider about tents is the length of the individual pole segments. The shorter the segments, the easier to fit in the hatch. (entered by BUZZ)
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