Comments on: Kayak Camping Gear, what to buy? http://fatpaddler.com/2010/01/kayak-camping-gear-what-to-buy/ Kayaking Australia's best waterwa... Hey! Sausages! Mon, 21 May 2012 07:57:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: paul Jarvis http://fatpaddler.com/2010/01/kayak-camping-gear-what-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-1911 paul Jarvis Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:56:30 +0000 http://fatpaddler.com/?p=1366#comment-1911 We use the Tatonka version which is stainless steel rather than ally and it is the same as the 25 because we drag the kids along on a lot of the wanders we do these days so the extra capacity helps. Trangia also do a gas version which uses those disposable canisters and a multi fuel version. I have a bit of a problem with anything disposable hence our combination of a white gas stove and a metho burning trangia. Few tips with the Trangia don't overfill the reservoir 3/4 is about perfect and add a thimbleful of water to the reservoir with your metho and it burns perfectly clean, no soot We use the Tatonka version which is stainless steel rather than ally and it is the same as the 25 because we drag the kids along on a lot of the wanders we do these days so the extra capacity helps.
Trangia also do a gas version which uses those disposable canisters and a multi fuel version. I have a bit of a problem with anything disposable hence our combination of a white gas stove and a metho burning trangia.
Few tips with the Trangia don’t overfill the reservoir 3/4 is about perfect and add a thimbleful of water to the reservoir with your metho and it burns perfectly clean, no soot

]]> By: fatpaddler http://fatpaddler.com/2010/01/kayak-camping-gear-what-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-1901 fatpaddler Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:39:36 +0000 http://fatpaddler.com/?p=1366#comment-1901 Ha! I never bothered with stitches, I always thought the scars added to my toughness. Of course what they really added to was my ugliness - doh!! What sized Trangia do you use, the standard (27 series) or the bigger 25 series? Ha! I never bothered with stitches, I always thought the scars added to my toughness. Of course what they really added to was my ugliness – doh!!

What sized Trangia do you use, the standard (27 series) or the bigger 25 series?

]]> By: paul Jarvis http://fatpaddler.com/2010/01/kayak-camping-gear-what-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-1900 paul Jarvis Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:44:42 +0000 http://fatpaddler.com/?p=1366#comment-1900 trangias are great, no two ways about it, the last word in reliability. We carry a Trangia in case the white gas stove buggers up and we use the pots and pans all the time. gaffa(100 mile an hour) tape and floss and there is nothing you can't fix. I can see it now Sean emerge from a ruck after some cuzzy bro has been doing the Maori two step on your noggin, stitch yourself up and back into the fray. Good as gold and a telling psychological blow. trangias are great, no two ways about it, the last word in reliability. We carry a Trangia in case the white gas stove buggers up and we use the pots and pans all the time.
gaffa(100 mile an hour) tape and floss and there is nothing you can’t fix. I can see it now Sean emerge from a ruck after some cuzzy bro has been doing the Maori two step on your noggin, stitch yourself up and back into the fray. Good as gold and a telling psychological blow.

]]> By: fatpaddler http://fatpaddler.com/2010/01/kayak-camping-gear-what-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-1899 fatpaddler Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:09:21 +0000 http://fatpaddler.com/?p=1366#comment-1899 Chris! Good to hear from you mate, is the winter starting to break in Greenland yet?? I like the idea of a Trangia - anyone else out there use one, any feedback (positive or negative)? And Paul? Stitches with floss is BAD ASS! I'll have to try it someday!! ;) Chris! Good to hear from you mate, is the winter starting to break in Greenland yet??

I like the idea of a Trangia – anyone else out there use one, any feedback (positive or negative)?

And Paul? Stitches with floss is BAD ASS! I’ll have to try it someday!! ;)

]]> By: paul Jarvis http://fatpaddler.com/2010/01/kayak-camping-gear-what-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-1895 paul Jarvis Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:20:21 +0000 http://fatpaddler.com/?p=1366#comment-1895 Watched my dad sew himself up with floss after a shearing accident as a youngster, works well but absolutely no way could I do it Watched my dad sew himself up with floss after a shearing accident as a youngster, works well but absolutely no way could I do it

]]> By: Chris http://fatpaddler.com/2010/01/kayak-camping-gear-what-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-1884 Chris Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:38:26 +0000 http://fatpaddler.com/?p=1366#comment-1884 Here's a few of the things we don't leave home without when canoe or kayak-camping: A Trangia (Swedish alcohol stove) is basic but perfect for one pot meals and baking bannock. Amazingly old now but the scratches and dents remind us of all the places we made them. A Terra Nova tent - a bit heavier than the lightweight stuff but bombproof. Ours are still going strong after over 15 years of rough use. A thermarest sleeping mat and thermarest (Crazy Creek) chair kit. Seal Line drybags or MEC (Mountain Equipment Coop) equivalent. A really nice paddle - you choose. Bloody good book or two. Cameras - note the plural. And one more thing ... buy dental floss in a square plastic case, open it and tape a few needles inside the casing. You can even get a needle-threader in there. You will not be sorry. Most of the stuff we have is over 10 years old, beaten up, sewn and patched with dental floss, and irreplaceable. The dental floss doubles as ... well, dental floss. Rambo-types can patch up gaping wounds too! ;O) That's it. Chris and Jane Paddle in cool weather - less mosquitoes and less tourists! Here’s a few of the things we don’t leave home without when canoe or kayak-camping:

A Trangia (Swedish alcohol stove) is basic but perfect for one pot meals and baking bannock. Amazingly old now but the scratches and dents remind us of all the places we made them.

A Terra Nova tent – a bit heavier than the lightweight stuff but bombproof. Ours are still going strong after over 15 years of rough use.

A thermarest sleeping mat and thermarest (Crazy Creek) chair kit.

Seal Line drybags or MEC (Mountain Equipment Coop) equivalent.

A really nice paddle – you choose.

Bloody good book or two.

Cameras – note the plural.

And one more thing … buy dental floss in a square plastic case, open it and tape a few needles inside the casing. You can even get a needle-threader in there. You will not be sorry. Most of the stuff we have is over 10 years old, beaten up, sewn and patched with dental floss, and irreplaceable.

The dental floss doubles as … well, dental floss. Rambo-types can patch up gaping wounds too! ;O)

That’s it.

Chris and Jane

Paddle in cool weather – less mosquitoes and less tourists!

]]> By: fatpaddler http://fatpaddler.com/2010/01/kayak-camping-gear-what-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-1859 fatpaddler Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:54:21 +0000 http://fatpaddler.com/?p=1366#comment-1859 Gday Rhys, that Kangaroo Valley stuff looks great! Will definitely include on my "places I want to paddle" list. Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoy my ramblings! Cheers mate - FP Gday Rhys, that Kangaroo Valley stuff looks great! Will definitely include on my “places I want to paddle” list. Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoy my ramblings! Cheers mate – FP

]]> By: RE_ACT http://fatpaddler.com/2010/01/kayak-camping-gear-what-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-1856 RE_ACT Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:54:03 +0000 http://fatpaddler.com/?p=1366#comment-1856 Sean, I have also had a repressed urge to go on overnight kayaking trips. This was fuelled even more by reading Freya's blog (which incidently was how I stumbled on to your site). So I'm keen to read the replies as well because I also have no camping equipment. As far as locations go, one trip I think I may cut my teeth on is on the Tallawah Dam in Kangaroo Valley. I've paddled there before but only on a day trip but the scenary is fantastic, and camp sites plentiful. You can probably only do an overnight, maybe two nights (assuming like me you want to paddle each day) but that is more than enough for a first trip. In addition, Kayaks\canoes can be hired as well as tents, stoves and other camping equipment. On an ealier one of your pages you mused on taking your family on trips. I thoroughly recommend this location for that. I took my wife and two of my girls there (age 6 and 10 at the time). We hired a swagman canoe so four could fit in a single boat. It was a great day with plenty of spots to stop for swimming, wombat watching etc. Not a single "I'm bored" was heard all day. Here's a link if interested. http://www.kangaroovalleycanoes.com.au/services/sgt.html I love reading your blog too mate. Great stuff. Cheers Rhys Sean,

I have also had a repressed urge to go on overnight kayaking trips. This was fuelled even more by reading Freya’s blog (which incidently was how I stumbled on to your site). So I’m keen to read the replies as well because I also have no camping equipment.

As far as locations go, one trip I think I may cut my teeth on is on the Tallawah Dam in Kangaroo Valley. I’ve paddled there before but only on a day trip but the scenary is fantastic, and camp sites plentiful. You can probably only do an overnight, maybe two nights (assuming like me you want to paddle each day) but that is more than enough for a first trip.

In addition, Kayaks\canoes can be hired as well as tents, stoves and other camping equipment.

On an ealier one of your pages you mused on taking your family on trips. I thoroughly recommend this location for that. I took my wife and two of my girls there (age 6 and 10 at the time). We hired a swagman canoe so four could fit in a single boat. It was a great day with plenty of spots to stop for swimming, wombat watching etc. Not a single “I’m bored” was heard all day.

Here’s a link if interested. http://www.kangaroovalleycanoes.com.au/services/sgt.html

I love reading your blog too mate. Great stuff.

Cheers
Rhys

]]> By: Griff http://fatpaddler.com/2010/01/kayak-camping-gear-what-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-1834 Griff Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:50:43 +0000 http://fatpaddler.com/?p=1366#comment-1834 Sean- if its warm weather, a couple of small watermelons are hard to beat for refreshment & breakfast. Sean- if its warm weather, a couple of small watermelons are hard to beat for refreshment & breakfast.

]]> By: Bryan http://fatpaddler.com/2010/01/kayak-camping-gear-what-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-1833 Bryan Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:48:25 +0000 http://fatpaddler.com/?p=1366#comment-1833 @Chris - Funny! @Chris – Funny!

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