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What I’d Do Differently/ Lessons Learned

8/17/2015

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Finally, some respite for my sore bum? A new foam seat pad for my seat.
  • Always keep maps in waterproof bags
  • Check stove before leaving
  • TWO spoons: one for eating peanut butter during the day, one with my fork for dinner/breakfast
  • Re-seal my tent before I left
  • Bring less clothing (This is all I need--camp clothes: hoodie, sweatpants, long sleeve tee, thick socks, nightgown; paddling clothes: tee, rashguard, 3 pairs underwear, pants, capris; and nice/laundry day clothes: skirt, tee)
  • Slightly larger phone dry bag.  I use my phone all the time.  When it’s in the dry bag, it’s possible but difficult to read the screen, and I can’t use the camera at all.  Since I use it outside the bag in camp, and like to take pics with it regularly, I find I’m always fiddling to get it in or out of the bag.  It’s a tight fit, so it’s annoying.  If it were just a bit bigger, sliding it in and out would be easier. I have taken to putting it in a pelican case some days, for easier access, but then I have to be SUPER careful not to drop it or get it wet.
  • Always keep PFD, hat, sunglasses, gloves INSIDE the cockpit at night or tie them down really well (so they don’t blow away)
  • Don’t bring rain pants—when it rains, I get wet no matter what 
  • Foam seat pad
  • Bring a couple lightweight reusable grocery bags—they’re great for carrying things from the boat to the tent
  • Bring a thermacell for mosquito control during the first month
  • Bring a good pair of shoes instead of 2 crappy pairs
  • Synthetic sleeping bag instead of down? Not sure.  Actually been fairly impressed with how well the down dries out.
  • Make sure GPS isn’t just waterproof, but also floats
  • Print out the lower Mississippi river maps and spiral bound them

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