Many others share my liking of nomadic trekking. One in particular which I've watched for years is the MicroShip (http://microship.com/microship/overview/history.html). My friend Steven Roberts built up an amazing little microchip to do extended water treks just like I'm doing. The MicroShip is beautiful, and nicely geeked out. Steven put enormous effort and design into this vessel. Sadly however, it appears that all the research and perfecting of the boat took all the available effort. Why is that a little sad? Because this beautiful little vessel never really got to do what she was designed and built for. She sailed, but never really got to go trekking. (To be fair, I think Steven enjoyed designing and building her as much assailing her.)
Lesson learned. Can't let that happen with the EcoTrek.
I'm taking a more laidback approach (aka seat-o-the-pants). I know the EcoTrek is not quite ready for distance trekking... but I'm going anyway. I'll quickly see what it really needs, and what I can live without. The best lab is to get out and get going. That is why our first trek is across NY on the Canal; Protected waters, easy shore access, supplies readily available, etc. Perfect lab to see what I missed, and what doesn't matter.
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