Mess Kits

Something told me to go to Goodwill today. I'm so glad I did! I got three Coleman mess kits for $1.78 each! The lady at the counter said she wasn't even sure what they were, and she had certainly never seen them at the store before. I really lucked out. I went ahead and got all three because I figured I can give each of the kids one and hey, you just can't beat that price! I had dad over for a little while this afternoon and showed him some of the links I found for making a stove from V8 cans. I also showed him pictures of the beta test one I made. He was pretty impressed, despite his initial misgivings. He seems to like the direction I am going with my pack as well. I don;t think he has totally bought the idea of hammock camping. Honestly, I don't know how sure I am about it right now either. I don't want to buy a hammock, and it just so happens I have a bulk supply of Ripstop Nylon and pretty decent sewing skills. I am going to try and make one and see how that goes. I'll post more on it as it happens; right now I am just in planning stages .

The whole idea of backpacking in the wilderness is so exciting! I am really eager to pick up or make the supplies I need and set out on my first weekend trip. I need to slow down and just get some stuff made, see if it works... then get out there. Still very excited!