Re: [Paddlewise] survival kit

From: Patrick Maun <pmaun_at_bitstream.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 13:03:52 -0600
Philip wrote:

>In a custom back pocket, behind my shoulder blades: A "Seat Seat" 
>personal life raft, protected from UV by a layer of Space Blanket 
>material. Note: this after-market pocket technically invalidates the 
>PFD's government approval, but it is removable (Velcro straps) to 
>pass inspection.

An option I recently discovered is a small PFD backpack made by 
Lotus. I use it with my Rio Grande, but it would probably fit most 
PFD's with comparable clip points. I think it was designed to carry a 
hydration system, but I use it for my survival kit, radio and if it's 
winter, a thermos. It is pretty compact. I keep stuff in a small bag 
attached to a cord which I can use to pull the whole mess out. I also 
keep a couple flares and other stuff in a naglene bottle wrapped in 
closed-cell foam in the knee tube in my boat.

-Patrick
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