[Paddlewise] bail out pack

There's an interesting article in the June issue of Sea Kayaker
describing the use of a bail out pack.  Megan and I have kept items
described here in small water proof bags on deck.  The fanny pack
concept is a better idea.  We got Platypus Web Foot Sport fanny packs.
They have 7 liter capacity instead of the suggested six liters, but they
are quite nice, and they include holsters for two water containers.  To
the list on page 44 we would add water, energy food (like Clif Bars),
rope or line, duct tape, and for expeditions, maps and sun block.

The author speaks of heavy gauge surgical tubing for a fire starter
fuel.  Does anybody out there recommend this?  If not, what is the best
fire starter under the circumstances of a bail out?

Thanks,

Keith Kaste

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