The thought of using even more condoms in my life make the suggestion of vulcanizing more tools thoughtful but I can't live like that. Another lifesaving thought for flares would be to buy them at a dive shop. You can buy flares intended for submersion and fairly easy deployment there. I have seen some humongous (big, ribbed) flares at boat shows like Fish Expo in Boston and Seattle. They are designed to burn after continuous submersion even when water is splashing over them. Unfortunately, they cost more $ but you can be pretty sure they will last through their expiration date. In any event, submersible flares come in various sizes, no need for "one size fits all". It is probably good to keep minis on your PFD and a maxi or two in the boat. As far as survival food, stock up on edible under......... uh, don't go there. *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Dec 18 1998 - 10:46:49 PST
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