I totally understand. We go on long camping vacations, 1 or 2 weeks at a time. I love doing it, but the last time I was gone for 2 weeks I found myself just dying to do some sewing! I ended up buying a Featherweight for those times I have electricity and a Singer 99 hand crank for those times when I don't have electricity! Now I take one or both with me even for short weekends. No matter what the trip is, there are usually a few days of dreary weather. Those are the perfect times for sewing. I've made 2 quilt tops this summer while camping. Both were very simple, but fun.
Pam