Re: [Paddlewise] bail out pack

In a message dated 98-05-12 00:00:47 EDT, kkaste_at_slip.net writes:

<< The article shows a picture of the fanny pack being worn by a paddler.  The
 strap is at stomach level so that the pack rests on the rear deck.  This
might
 create an impediment to completing a screw roll, but should probably be okay
for
 the C to C.  There may be a buoyancy penalty to pay for carrying this pack so
 you probably need to make choices on what is essential, and one would hope
you
 are wearing a wet suit and PFD.   >>

It's a good article.  There have been similar ones --- with a somewhat
different inventory of supplies --- in past magazines, Sea Kayaker included.
The physical restraint provided by that pack is probably not too bad; I have a
Lotus "Strait Jacket" PFD --- the best sea kayaker's flotation and storage
device I've seen yet! --- and bought a throwbag holder which straps on to the
back of the PFD in the same location shown in Doug Alderson's article.  It
holds a little less volume than the fanny pack shown, but it's close, and,
functionally, it emulates the article closely.  With that bag full of stuff, I
have no problem rolling of doing lay-back braces, and --- possibly an
improvement on the fanny pack --- it's <always> with me!  Downside, it's not
as easily removable or relocatable, but I'm a creature of habit: I kinda like
to know that I have to grab one item --- my PFD --- to have all the emergency
and backup stuff I'm going to need.

Jack Martin
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