Swank Camping Advice - Page 2

innerSpaceman · 06-11-2008, 06:33 PM

And yes, folks, Kevy was indeed the model for the perfect replica featured at this year's Swank Camp.

Not Afraid · 06-11-2008, 06:49 PM

I bought a Petzel this year based on the recommendation of MP and H. I found it to be incredibly useful - much more than a flashlight. However, don't wear it around the campfire if you want your friends to continue to like you.

The Wiki list was based on a found list and edited by me. I hope it is relatively complete.

wolfy999 · 06-11-2008, 07:05 PM

Don't forget bacon!

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-11-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I bought a Petzel this year based on the recommendation of MP and H. I found it to be incredibly useful - much more than a flashlight. However, don't wear it around the campfire if you want your friends to continue to like you.

I'm quoting this for emphasis. Every time NA looked around it made us yell in pain. There's nothing more annoying than someone shining a light in your eyes over and over and over. Keep the headlamp for walking around, reading alone, or using in your tent.

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The Wiki list was based on a found list and edited by me. I hope it is relatively complete.

Ah, it was you! Awesome list, really helped us out.

innerSpaceman · 06-11-2008, 07:32 PM

Then, of course, there was Gemini Cricket's ordinary Eveready flashlight ... which could project a spot on the Moon.

He used it to do live planetarium shows on the real starry sky.

Alex · 06-11-2008, 07:39 PM

Add a chair to sit in and consider a tent optional (seriously, sleeping out in the open under the sky is so very relaxing) and your initial list seems fine to me. Oh, add a gas-fired stove, a couple small coleman propane tanks, and a pot, a pan, and one plate/bowl/cup/cutlery per person.

The only drawback is that among others who bring Wal-Mart with them at least one person will say you're just mooching. Some people do indeed, but I was very careful to never mooch.

Oh, and one last thing, bring a copy of whatever Lisa is reading for when she misplaces hers.

Not Afraid · 06-11-2008, 07:42 PM

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Oh, and one last thing, bring a copy of whatever Lisa is reading for when she misplaces hers.

Yes, this is a MUST. I get a lot of reading done at camp and it really cramps my style when I can't find my book. Actually, next time, instead of books, I'll just bring Alex and his Kindle.

wendybeth · 06-11-2008, 07:47 PM

So, you were mooching books from Alex?

Not Afraid · 06-11-2008, 07:48 PM

Yes! I don't have a no-mooching policy.

Alex · 06-11-2008, 07:51 PM

Well, I only have a no mooching policy when I'm not contributing anything in return. You offered services in return for use of my Kindle so it was all good (by not having my good books through I actually got my work-related document reviews done).

And I was forced into mooching a "gourmet" marshmallow. Though my self-entertainment that ensued overwhelmed any qualms.

06-11-2008, 06:33 PM	#11
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I bought a Petzel this year based on the recommendation of MP and H. I found it to be incredibly useful - much more than a flashlight. However, don't wear it around the campfire if you want your friends to continue to like you. The Wiki list was based on a found list and edited by me. I hope it is relatively complete.
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wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Don't forget bacon! __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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06-11-2008, 07:32 PM	#15
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Then, of course, there was Gemini Cricket's ordinary Eveready flashlight ... which could project a spot on the Moon. He used it to do live planetarium shows on the real starry sky.
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06-11-2008, 07:39 PM	#16
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Add a chair to sit in and consider a tent optional (seriously, sleeping out in the open under the sky is so very relaxing) and your initial list seems fine to me. Oh, add a gas-fired stove, a couple small coleman propane tanks, and a pot, a pan, and one plate/bowl/cup/cutlery per person. The only drawback is that among others who bring Wal-Mart with them at least one person will say you're just mooching. Some people do indeed, but I was very careful to never mooch. Oh, and one last thing, bring a copy of whatever Lisa is reading for when she misplaces hers. Last edited by Alex : 06-11-2008 at 07:44 PM.
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	So, you were mooching books from Alex? __________________
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Yes! I don't have a no-mooching policy.
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06-11-2008, 07:51 PM	#20
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Well, I only have a no mooching policy when I'm not contributing anything in return. You offered services in return for use of my Kindle so it was all good (by not having my good books through I actually got my work-related document reviews done). And I was forced into mooching a "gourmet" marshmallow. Though my self-entertainment that ensued overwhelmed any qualms.
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