First thing on my list is the pop-up camper I bought last June. It's got all the essentials already aboard, everything from the can opener to the pillow to the air mattress blower-upper thing. Lessee, the tin coffee percolator, an old friend and quite the veteran, is in there too, as is a can of French Market coffee & chicory (can't find it just anywhere). Heheheheh, life is sweet!
As a world-famous professional kayak bum, my truck (a Toy 4x4) is stocked at all times with a good first-aid kit, sunscreen, skeeter repellant, hats, foul-weather gear, fishing gear, etc., etc. And always at least one yak on the racks and paddles in the back.
Oh, and the camper also has a minor library aboard, plenty of reference and/or reading material, even if it is only rarely applied to while "out there."
So now, other than hooking up the camper, what do I loathe to forget?
1. 20x 80 spotting scope and tripod. (Bird books and binos live in the truck)
2. Extra ice chest, especially if I'm headed for good fishin' territory.
3. The ol' laptop. I like to keep a long-winded diary in case I want to write a book someday. Also guarantees I can take as many pictures as my little heart desires. No on-the-road internet capability yet, though looking forward to it...
4. Don't forget the digital camera!
5. Chargers for cam and phone batt's.
Man, after giving the question a lot of thought, and then typing it out, I feel like I've really got it made in the shade!
One last note: I only have half a dozen or so states that I haven't visited yet, and TEXAS is still my FAVORITE! As much as I love to travel, I always love coming home best of all. Doesn't get any better'n that!
