SORRY FOLKS, I did forget some items, which I do consider essential: a 12 feet rope, neoprene socks with rubber soles, mathces under deck and also a lighter. I am not using cloves when paddling, but this other stuff (- oh my god, now I am not able to remember the word again - it started with a 'p'). Also a watertight head lamp, but I havenīt found any suitable place for that - I do very rarely paddle at night. And at least 1/2 litres of water on deck - if it gets hairy during long crossings also a good bottle in a PDF pocket with a straw would be safest... I do prefer also a hat and sunglasses (large & black :-)) essential: one can become snowblind because of the sun and light reflecting from the surface of the water. My PFD has a belt, otherwise it can rise too high if I am floating in the water. (The original message follows) Hello Bill, are you aware, that it is possible to add pockets to your spray skirt? Of course, it depends on what kind and size of a spray skirt you have. I am keeping a knife, a whistle and extra food (candy bars etc.) in my PFD pocket (only one). In the spray skirt pocket - hopefully next summer - a smoke torch, possibly few rockets. I am trying to find some reasonable packages for them - condoms might be some of the most popular ones. On the deck a chart, a compass and a cellular phone in a watertight package, which allows itīs use without taking the phone out. They are fastened to the bungie chords. Also, a new spare paddle, the neoprene sleeves to warm my wrists. Under the deck possible extra rockets and in a watertight package behind the seat: a radio (weather forecasts), extra knife, first-aid kit, a hypothermia cover. Sun cream. THEN of course: extra clothes & rainwear. Water etc. Dry- or wetsuit. Has somebody already done this list during a last few weeks? Ari Saarto "Think about your hips - a good sea kayaker is also a worthy partner in samba..." Kannaksenkatu 22 / P.O. 92 15141 Lahti - Finland - Europe GSM +358 - 50 - 526 5892 fax. +358 - 3 - 828 2815 e-mail: asaarto_at_lpt.fi *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Mar 02 1998 - 22:42:57 PST
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