>>>> So, in conclusion, outside of extremes, any kit will do just fine. >>>> Whatever you like and enjoy. >>> >>>Quite so. The best thing to do is plan for the conditions you expect >>>to travel in, and kit yourself out accordingly. > >> Hmph. I look at the mountain of gear and think, 'hmmm where can I drag >> that lot to...?' > >> ;-) > >I take my lead from William Boot, and never travel without at least >the following: > >a well-furnished tent >3 months' rations >collapsible canoe >jointed flagstaff and Union Jack >hand pump and sterilising plant >astrolabe >6 suits of tropical linen >sou'wester >camp operating table and set of surgical instruments >portable humidor >Christmas hamper with Santa costume and mistletoe stand >cane for whacking snakes >coil of rope >sheet of tin >several cleft sticks
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