Paul, I can walk to river or drive to a few large ponds, (15 - 30 acres, you would probably call lakes), for a days fishing. Better venues 30 or more miles from me are for 2 or 3 day secessions. Any thing longer than that I consider long secessions. I plan on some week or longer secessions for the comeing season.
One piece of kit I take is a cast iron "Duch oven", when weight isn't a consideration. Fill with meat, vegies etc, and water. place over coals or charcoal, put coals or charcoal on top.
In about an hour you have a meal fit for a king! Very versital, can bake pies of all kinds etc. Mine is a 12", can get smaller or larger.
Dal, What do you fish for in the summer?
Cheers, Cat