wow that's pretty cool!
I wasn't sure if the freeze dried/dehydrated food source was a good way to go. Thought it might be too expensive/beginners trap.
Anyone know anything about this tent I found? Thinking about using it as a beginning tent to get my toes wet. can't find anything online. Read that White Stag is the fabric.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/spo/1803088145.htmlWhite Stag two (3) man Pack Tent in original box. This is a Gemini 24088, 3 person nylon backpack tent.
$ 45 obo
Are you going to have 3 men to carry it? I don't have to even google, that's gonna be a heavy tent, period. And the problem with old tents - they are often approaching the end of their life cycle, and the PU will peel off leaving you with a wet sleeping bag if it rains.
Food does not have to be expensive. You can find dehydrated items, shelf stable meats and many just add water items at your grocery store if you are observant. Dehydrating cooked pasta and rice yourself gives you just-add-water base starches for adding things like Just Veggies and a 3 oz foil packet of chicken or tuna, with a little spice - instant potatoes with a wide variety of flavorings and cheeses are everywhere, at the dollar store, Walmart... Trader Joes is a mecca of boil in bag, precooked and GOOD healthy trail ready foods - dried fruits and veggies, nuts, flatbread, dried mushrooms to add to your potato/rice dishes, hard cheeses... also the best prices on things like Clif or Lara bars. You don't have to spend a lot of money to eat well. But I sure seem to, there are so many good things at TJs.