RE: [Paddlewise] Basic Tool Kits

JFF wrote
>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.

Rick wrote
>whats wrong with having everything you could possibly
>need in one bag and just grabbing it and go?

G'Day JFF Rick and Paddlewise

Both points of view work for me.

How about a prepacked deckbag, and a drybag in the day hatch, for trips of
an hour or so. A third optional dry bag in the rear hatch for longer trips
or where more stability is needed. Most of my equipment is now in better
condition for being stored consistently and I no longer forget to take stuff
out. Packing a boat takes 5 minutes.

However, most of my trips are in familiar waters. If going somewhere new,
and after listening to the posts of the last two days, I would definitely
think out the equipment specifically for that trip. Also as stuff in the
deck bag gets wet and has consumables it gets checked every time. The
deckbag has the flares, paddlefloat, some food and water.

Any ideas on tools! Must try the Denzo patches and/or MiraDry but will also
keep duct tape as its useful in first aid.

All the best, PeterO


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