Packing isn't that bad

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: It helps if you own large suitcases. If flying, call your airline of : choice and find out baggage size/weight restrictions. Tents don't : take up that much room but sleeping bags do. I found the best way to : pack mine was to fold it square like a blanket. I put the ground : sheet on top of that, stacked a pillow and air mattress on that and : included a few towels. The trick is to then sit on it and compress : the air out of it enough to close. Although I was packing the max : allowed it really didn't look all that strange. Natasha used a : cooler for a suitcase which I thought was a rather clever way to get : it to where it was needed. The first thing you grab to manage all : this luggage is a luggage cart. I was so heavy it was difficult to : steer but I managed fine by myself. Better yet round up a friend or : spouse and make them take you to the airport to help you at least : part of the time. : Bring plastic garbage bags. After a week in the woods it is nice to : put dirty clothes and slightly damp tents away in a fashion that : won't ruin your luggage or leave it with a strange odor. Pack one : outfit to leave in a Ziploc bag. There are few things worse than : being stuck in a coach class seat next to someone who is dirty and or : reaking. I have had a passport since I was 4years old and have had : more opportunity to observe this than I would like. I didn't find : it all that primitive at Brushwood but I imagine a good rainstorm : could have made matters of clean clothes and/or wet camping equipment : a much more critical issue. : The nights can be quite cool. Bring a warm coat, sweatshirt and : sweatpants. I found myself wearing all of it to bed one night it : spite of having a decent sleeping bag. Clothing is optional and when : worn tends to be creative and interesting. By all means bring plenty : of clothing and sunscreeen if you sunburn easily. There is little : protection from the sun on the main field. The pool is covered so no : worrries there. Flashlights are recommended as there are few lights : around most of the campsights and many fun opportunities happen after : dark. Bring an extra set of batteries. Try out some test packing. : The night before is not the best time to find out you do not own a : suitcase that will accomodate your tent. If you have questions I : would certainly be happy to respond or send inquiries to Brushwood : direct. : Shanon : swlavender@yahoo.com : : : I thought about the same thing. Not exactly a task I would look : : forward to, although I'm sure it's do-able. How do other people : : manage all their stuff? Especially if one is alone?

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