Sorry to just post a link, but I'm collecting my own list of tips at this page:
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/journ..._id=30086&v=2s
I'm especially proud of the peanut butter jar tool box and Tyvek tarp/grouncloth/bivy/thingy. If you want to do your own Tyvek magic, the guestbook has some more info on making it work for you.
Indiana Joy