[Paddlewise] S-O-T suitability

I'm seeking information about sit on top kayaks, and whether its possible
to use them for multiday trips, carrying camping gear, food and cook stuff,
water, etc, etc.

My only time experience with a sot was a rental in Southern California a
couple of weeks ago, and I wasn't very impressed.  The hatches were held
shut with single bungees, and there seemed to be a hole in the bottom that
leaked water into the foot space.  It also seemed pretty slow, (could have
been the plastic paddle...) No seat belts were available, so it would have
been hard to brace in rough conditions, and impossible to roll.

Turns out that most of the rental kayaks available in Bocas del Toro are
sots.  I will do almost anything to avoid shlepping the Folbot and all it's
gear to Panama, but have some serious doubts about sot boats.  (Where does
the compass go... on your knee??)  Any reassurances from experienced sot
campers would be most appreciated!

Tina
Portland, OR


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