Watershed bags are the driest bags that I've ever used. Luckily, they're made right here in Asheville and I've had the opportunity to use several different models for both whitewater and touring. I paddle an Impex (also here in Asheville) Serenity with fairly large hatches. I have found that the Chattooga is the best size to fit thru my hatches. I've also found the "Stowfloat" called the Futa to be indispensable. It's essentially designed as a large bombproof whitewater floatation bag with storage capability tapered to fit the stern of a whitewater playboat. It's perfect for small lightweight crushable items (fleece, capilene, etc.) and maximizes the storage in the bow and stern. They're easy to get in and out too. FYI, I don't recommend that you do this but you can stuff a 20 degree synthetic sleeping bag into a Chattooga bag, put in on the back deck of your boat and do beach landing in heavy winds and 4 1/2 ft surf without getting your bag wet. They may be a little pricey, but you definitely get what you pay for. Steve *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Jan 09 2002 - 16:02:16 PST
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