Re: [Paddlewise] bail out pack

On Mon, 11 May 1998, Keith Kaste wrote:

> 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.

Fanny packs for this purpose make sense, but where does all of that gear fit 
if you're wearing them while you're paddling?  In lieu of a seat back?

And if you're in the water with it, how much does it reduce your 
buoyancy, especially the two liters of water in the bottles?


Joy Hecht
Arlington VA

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