On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 02:13:09 GMT, Brian Nystrom
wrote:

Drew Cutter wrote:
How much difference is there between winter and summer gear for sea
kayaking - camping . Plan to do some winter camping.

It depends on where you live. In Florida, there's probably not much
difference. Up here in New England, it's huge.

There is some carry-over. However, the margin for error in winter is
minimal.

New England winter camping can get down to -30F or even colder at
times. It is rare even at our higher altitudes to get below freezing
in summer (I didn't say never).

In winter, think simple, reliable, and get gear that can be used with
mittens on.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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