[Paddlewise] Rescue equipment doubling as seats and toys???

I've been watching the "pillow / multipurpose paddle float" discussion.
Great ideas for reducing bagage, but it begs a question from a novice such
as myself....  Equipment breaks, but before doing so, it often gets
stressed, weakened, then finally "gives up the ghost".  How concerned should
we be that with all the uses of a paddle float, it will be stressed but not
broke, then, during the process of using it for a self rescue, will suddenly
fail to hold proper air pressure?  It would seem to me that we'd want to be
overly cautious and protective of our safety equipment.  What do you think?
Is that a valid concern, or am I just being a momma's boy?

Rick


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