>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! > >Jim Tynan >Pike Road AL Hi Jim, I use a Voyaguer brand deck bag which has a full-on dryzip (as used on drysuits) rather than flaps or rolls; this makes the Voyaguer submersibly waterproof rather than merely dunk- or splashproof. I find this a valuable feature; having secure storage that is accessible without popping the skirt. I am also starting to use a seasock occassionly and this blocks access to any storgage beside or behind the seat, so on-deck storage is good. I haven't tried putting a chart bag on top of it (it mounts far enough ahead on my deck that my chart case sits in front of it, slightly over lapping my skirt), but it has D rings at all four corners, so you could try it; of course you'd have to unclip the chart case from two nearest D rings to access the top-mounted dryzip. Minor disclaimer: the outdoor company I work for sells these units (but so do many other retailers). I get no direct benifit from their sales (I.E. no commission). Philip Torrens N49°16' W123°06' *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> >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/ ***************************************************************************
I use an Ortlieb camerabag(www.ortlieb.de), works fine. The bag with camera sometimes floats in the water in the bottom of the boat! Venlig hilsen Ole Kjeldgaard *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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