Sounds like a great adventure , I would be concerned about insects that might affect a good nights sleep. lol. Happy kayakingOk I used to backpack and camp as a kid/teen. That was a few decades ago. My budget was much tighter back then and I know technology and development have had some time to improve. The last couple decades, most of my "camping gear" was government issued and while durable, was not necessarily the lightest or most compact.
I've recently gotten into kayaking with one of the goals being to do some camping using the kayak as my vehicle for waterborne travel from campsite to campsite. (Yak packing, if you will).
Since I've been out of backpacking for a while, I'd like suggestions on good gear that can fit in kayak hatch/watertight compartments. While weight is a consideration for ability to portage the boat if needed, size is probably a larger concern.
Considering alcohol stoves vs. gas stoves, mess kits, to do more than just boil water. A decent two person three season tent that is compact And waterproof. Sleep system that can accommodate night temps in the 40s to 20s.
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I enjoy the simplicity of a good quality revolver when out and about in the woods. Far less chance of getting debris in it and jamming somehow.
It's been a good long while since I've tramped around outdoors. I usually carry open when I did, but tossing it in a back pack when appropriate was also an option.
A .44 Mag will handle most any problem that might happen along.
It's been a good long while since I've tramped around outdoors. I usually carry open when I did, but tossing it in a back pack when appropriate was also an option.
A .44 Mag will handle most any problem that might happen along.
I used to backpack with a S&W K Frame, but it did find that grit did find its way into the works and did prevent it from firing in one occasion. I also found most autos easier to clear and get back up and running, that a revolver, once it is down.I enjoy the simplicity of a good quality revolver when out and about in the woods. Far less chance of getting debris in it and jamming somehow.
It's been a good long while since I've tramped around outdoors. I usually carry open when I did, but tossing it in a back pack when appropriate was also an option.
A .44 Mag will handle most any problem that might happen along.
My Glock 17 was my ATV trail gun in Georgia. Always went bang, even with a bit of SE Georgia mud or silt from the river beds. Did get my 1911 sanded up pretty good once, but racking it a few times got it up and running again.
Don't know, but autos and I just seem to get along better.
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Just to give an Idea of my "minimalist" cook set (which I'd like to expan$ with regard to frying ability), I present my kind of "pimped up" canteen/cup/stand set. I've added a Trangia alcohol burner for heat. Takes some practice, but you can run it full bore for a pretty quick boil time, and practice with the simmer ring to get things down to a simmer.
I made a lid out of aluminum flashing, and a neoprene cozy, that I made from scraps at work, to use for handling the cup after cooking. A quick and easy meal from a couple inexpensive items from the local Wally World is easily achieved in under 15 minutes.
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