The moods of Maine

Maine. An escape from a world that I no longer believe in. For now. A place to recover. A home for equilibrium. A natural blank slate. A respite. Where I will lay out only the necessities for survival, a library, and the tools for creation. Let's fantasize about what we shall bring...

1 Kawasaki KLR motorcycle.

2 cases hard luggage.

1 large waterproof duffle (or maybe my camp duffle with garbage bags)

1 axe

1 rigger's hatchet

2 folding knives

1 spade trowel

1 set of tools

1 tire patching kit

1 mill bastard file

1 diamond file

1 small pack

1 sleeping bag

1 bivouac sack

1 nylon tarp

1 jacket

1 pullover

2 pair sturdy pants

1 pair shorts

2 undershirts

1 t-shirt

3 longsleeve shirts

4 pair socks

1 pair boots

1 pair sandals

1 hammock

1 warm hat

1 light hat

3 bandannas

1 p&s still camera

1 p&s video camera

1 laptop

2 write-in-rain notebooks

1 pack mechanical pencils

1 standalone data unit

1 medical kit

1 mess kit

1 longblade knife

1 water purifier

1 jar water tablets

1 collapsible water jug

1 aluminum water bottle

2 harmonicas

1 jew's harp

1 roll parachute cord

1 length of rope

2 flashlights

2 headlamps

1 GPS unit

1 Compass

1 Map

3 lighters, 2 boxes matches

2 small containers of DEET

1 container afterbite

1 stick sunscreen

to purchase in Maine:

-1 dutch oven, cast-iron frying pan

-1 plastic tarp

-1 swedish bow saw

to have shipped to Maine:

30 books, 5 notebooks

maybe some climbing gear