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Elizaray
outspoken

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Elizaray

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Posted - Jun 17 2007 :  8:29:07 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I found this great site as I was doing a bit of research for later this summer:

http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/ft/equipment.shtml

I have a bad habit of being a worry wart and over packing so I have every possible problem solved. This helps me let go of that worry and just take what I need. I like having to "make do" so I don't know why I insist on overpacking...


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Jen
Expedition Leader

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Jennifer
Calico Rock AR
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2007 :  7:23:59 PM  Show Profile  Visit Jen's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Great link, Elizaray - thanks! I hope it'll help my overpacking problem, too. I often think I'm taking just the bare necessities, but I end up with MOUNDS of gear (esp with kids).

The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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marybeth
outstepping

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Marybeth
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2007 :  11:35:15 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Great link. I actually used to underpack but had to learn there really are certain things that are necessary to even roughing it. Now I enjoy any comfort. I haven't been out for awhile. Last time was canoeing on the Chetco River in Oregon. GREAT! MB

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Elizaray
outspoken

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Elizaray

680 Posts
Posted - Jun 22 2007 :  8:45:16 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Kids are the worst for overpacking! Oh my gosh! LOL! I used to actually pack really light for trips. Yeah- not so much anymore! ROFL

Elizaray
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