Re: [Paddlewise] Basic Tool Kits

From: Joe Federici <fedo_at_hudsonet.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 13:14:49 -0800
Since I've been working in the field sort of speak as a BCU coach I 
get the chance to see what people carry in there kit. I find that 
many of the things people carry they do so every time they go out. In 
many cases it's a prepacked dry bag with little thought other then 
it's what someone like the BCU says they need. Much of this stuff 
never leaves the bag and the condition of things like flares are more 
then likely very poor. I also think that what you bring on a short 
trip and a longer trip can vary. So rather then just grabbing a bag 
in hopes that you've got everything I always try to stop and think do 
I need all of this and will I need something different for these 
condition I'll be in.

JFF

My list is a bit extensive and one thing I've found is this fiberglass
patching stuff you soften and mold with your fingers that I got from West
Marine or Boater's World, I don't recall which one. Has anyone had any
experience with it?

Joan

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