> >I'm looking for a solid deck bag. SNIP > >Most importantly, I want one that allows for quick removal and stowage of a > >camera, and the use of a chart positioned effectively on top. Was curious > >what other PaddleWisers were using and liked. > > > >Thanks in advance! I use what is termed a cockpit bag, meant to fit inside a folding kayak by attaching to any convenient long frame piece next to you. Mine was made by Long Haul Products, a sideline for the fellow who repairs folding kayaks in Colorado. I am not certain he is still making them. The bag is fully waterproof with a metal drysuit zipper, very heavy duty. The bag is made of hypalon rubber and fully sealed. It has grommets and straps in each corner that allow a variety of ways to tie to the deck or inside a cockpit of a folding kayak. I use mine extensively inside single foldables, withe option of putting it on the deck. In the K-Light, which doesn't have as much room alongside you as do other foldables, I place the bag in front of me. I attach one corner strap to the deck bar ahead of me much like a shower curtain ring on a shower rod. I can run it underdeck when not in use but if I need to get something I pull it into my lap and access to my heart's content. When entering or exiting the K-light, I pull the bag out while still having it connected to the deck bar and just flop the bang temporarily under deck bungee. I like this particular bag because it is really waterproof and can range from inside cockpit use to deployment as a deck bag. ralph diaz -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Mar 22 2000 - 09:45:16 PST
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