Justin
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cruiseroutfit said:Overnight camping IMHO is the hardest to plan for... when you are going for an extended period of time, you just take all your gear. But for a quick overnight trip, you don't want to waste more time loading/unloading.
I agree with you on this point. I began camping with my father as early as I can remember and he always brought more than he needed and although it can seem like a pain loading and unloading, or just deciding what to bring, we/I have always felt more comfortable having all of our gear with us regardless of the duration of our stay.
As it relates to the camping question...good question by the way...I have found that the more I go, the more I am able to pinpoint what I need and what I don't need. In reference to camping gear, go with some friends to learn the ropes and when you become addicted...because you will...don't be a shiester when it comes to spending coin on gear. There is a reason why it costs so much...because it will last a long time and it won't fail you when you're at the mercy of the elements. At my current rate, I should have REI garish a percentage of my wages considering how much money I drop there.