For those who've done extended runs on remote rivers, the sight of the much- beloved "groover", the well-used ammo can, strapped to the side of the support raft, may be a thing of the past. Technology moves us ahead. A recent copy of the International Autosport catalog --- an interesting compendium of expensive and virtually useless car-toys --- out ot Charlottesville, Virginia, has, on page 39, a wondrous new device called an "Inflate-a-Potty". Shown in color photos deflated in a small, hand-held stuff sack and in its inflated form --- vaguely resembing three, horseshoe-shaped inflated inner tubes stacked on top of one another, this "... convenient and sanitary solution when restrooms are not available" comes with three standard 13-gallon trash bags. What a concept! Based on the workmanship apparent in the photograph, however, it might be advisable to keep the Inflate-a-Potty away from sharp-edged scree and, possibly, pine needles, less one have a deflating, "let-down" experience at a particularly critical time! Unsuitable for deployment on the afterdecks of Nordkapps and other skinny boats. Suitable for operation in Spectrums and possibly Coasters. Thought all PaddleWise-asses should know about this important, uplifting development in outdoor living through chemistry! Jack Martin *************************************************************************** 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 Oct 19 1998 - 03:03:04 PDT
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