RE: [Paddlewise] Day Hatch Organizing

The system I use sounds much like Chuck's. My day hatch normally contains
(loaded from least accessible to most):
SeeBag5 (loaded with all manner of rarely needed items for survival. See
list below), 96oz water bag, Signal Flares (2 smoke, 1 parachute), Repair
Kit, First Aid Kit, NightNav Kit (Headlamp, Chemsticks, Clip-on Compass),
AquaWallet, 16oz Water Bottle, Thermos, Lunch/Emergency Food, Camera, Spare
Hat, Wet insulation (Scull Cap, Gloves, Pogies, Cag), VHF Radio.

I can identify everything by feel, but would need to remove some of the
items at the top to reach the items at the bottom. I could retrieve any item
from the day hatch without the aid of another paddler. For day trips I leave
out some of the most rarely used items and fill the empty space with a
partially inflated paddle float.

Contents of SeeBag5:
Bandana, SunGlasses, SpareFilm, Granola, SpareBatteries(4AA), 2mm Line-50',
PoopKit, Large Garbage Bags, Duct Tape(2x10'), ParaTool, LeatherMan,
ScrewDriver, Marine Tex Epoxy, Sinew & Needle, Emergency Hatch Covers,
Emergency Hatch Cover Kit (more plastic bags + shock cord), Bitchathane (as
a boat patch), Storm-proof Lighter, Matches, FireStarter, LightSticks(2),
StarTracer Flares(3), SigMirror

Jed Luby

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net]On Behalf Of Chuck Holst
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 2:25 PM
To: PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net
Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Day Hatch Organizing


Another possibility would be to put small items in zipped pouches or
drybags, possibly differentiated by feel. I have partly implemented the
latter plan by putting my old home-made deck bag and cockpit side pocket,
both of which started life as accessory side pockets for a backpack, in my
day hatch. One holds binoculars, notebook, pencil, film, etc. The other
holds spare batteries, emergency flashlight, Krill light, pee bottle, sun
block, insect repellent, spare Croaky, snack, etc.

Chuck Holst

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