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wpatrick wrote:

My wife and I are going to start camping from our kayaks. We have not bought
camping gear in years and are looking for recommendations on makes, models,
vendors... Keep in mind that I am 6'4" tall with size 14 shoes... I need a
bit more room than most folks.

We are especially interested in sleeping bags... Make/model... Temp range

Tents ... 4 person .... 3 season

Stoves

Lanterns

Sleeping mats, cots, inflatable mattresses

Anything else you can think of!


As for tents, I would go for something large enough to be comfortable. I
kayak out to spoil islands for 2 and 3 day trips occasionally and was
concerned about getting a bigger tent in my hatch. So, I was thinking I
needed a small two man tent that would break down to a size less than 20
inches (some I saw were about 12 - 14 inches). Then, talking with
someone at my local REI he suggested to just remove the tent poles.
Never dawned on me. So instead of getting compact 2-man I got an REI
model for 3-4. And honestly, more than 2 would have to be very friendly.

I found a Slumber Jack bag 30 - 20 degree) that compacts down to about
the size of a gallon jug and the sleeping bag may be more critical than
the tent.

I have some items listed on my site (they link to Bass Pro shop) but I
have not updated the links so they may draw blank. I would certainly
look at REI's web site and CampMor usually seems to have some good deals.

I think you need to think about storage space in your kayak then your
necessities.

good luck,

atljoe
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