Backpack & Kayak "Camp Gear & Packing 101"
Hosted by 3 Times Ed

Informational Meeting: Packing a Backpack and Kayak for Overnight Journeys.

“Eat, Drink, Socialize and LEARN”

For The Experienced AND Newbies
Well everyone, if you’re part of this group we know you like ADVENTURE! And you probably even have ‘stuff’ too and like most people would like to learn more about how to use the ‘stuff’ you have, how to learn about what additional stuff you may need and just plain how to talk about ‘stuff’ with people who also enjoy the ‘stuff’ associated with the outdoors, particularly CAMPING, KAYAKING, BACKPACKING or the combination of all of these.
We all know that the books can tell us one thing BUT it’s EXPERIENCE that counts and we are VERY lucky to have some folks with this priceless experience who will talk to the rest of us about the ‘do’s and don’ts’ that they’ve learned along the way.
So come to Ed’s house on Friday January 29th from 6:00 to 11:00 PM and we will be talking about our “stuff”, how to use it, what’s new in “stuff” and general story telling of the trials and tribulations of the great outdoors. We will talk about where to BUY your ‘stuff’ and where to RENT it such as REI so you can try it and see if you’re even interested in doing these activities.
Some topics we’d like to address:
What’s new in GEAR and selecting the proper GEAR for both Kayak Camping and Backpacking

1. Packing a Backpack for long and short trips
2. Food selections and rationing
4. How to choose and Pack a Sleeping Bag
5. Weight and Space considerations
6. Packing for Wet / Cold Weather
7. How to properly load your kayak for camping
8. How to start a fire
9. Basic navigation – maps GPS, Compass
10. Proper clothing

TO BRING:
1. A snack to share- maybe even your favorite trail / camping food?
2. Drink of choice
3. “Stuff” if you have questions about how to use what you have or need fitment, etc.
4. Your wisdom and stories to share
5. A DESIRE to LEARN and share information with others

Address;
115 Remington Dr, Lascassas TN 37085
Google Map

Directions;
I840 to Exit 61.
Travel East towards Murfreesboro (not Smyrna), and go EXACTLY 8 Miles.
Turn left onto Remington Dr. 4th house on Left.