You could always ship some gear ahead of time. UPS Ground might be pretty cheap although you have to watch the dimensions. They gig you if the length is over some predetermined length even though it may be lightweight.
Or you could do some shopping with Popiel.
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:" "She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
