----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom LeTourneau" <tletourn_at_maine.rr.com> To: "PaddleWise" <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net> > So far I can't seem to find anything that I like. I used to think I wanted > something "waterproof." But my feeling now is, if it is "water resistant" > to rain and deck spray, then it would be sufficient. For quick access I > don't think I'd want to store anything too valuable. For those items a dry > bag or waterproof case is the solution. > > Please let me know your experiences with deck bags. If anyone has > particular experience with "underdeck" bags (like Current Designs Pica Boo > Bag), I'd value your opinion. What works best that is high quality, > attractive, and easy to use? Coming from a background of folding kayaks, there have always been good underdeck bags available. Kleppers came with a small one that you placed alongside you in the cockpit on a special primitive fitting. So folding kayakers are attuned to using them. Baidarka Boats in Alaska used to offer great ones for the same location but I believe no longer do. The bags were not waterproof, just water resistant and worked well. What such bags have/had in common were straps to attach them slung between crossribs alongside you. Later with Feathercrafts, I have used underdeck bags in a different location, out under the front deck. This is possible using the top frame bar just under the peak decked. You strap one end webbing strap to the bar. The strap acts like a shower curtain ring allowing you to push the bag forward and bring it into your lap when you need to grab something. It otherwise rests between your legs (make certain to test that this will not entrap you in a capsize). Of late, I have switched to something similar but smaller. I use the sidepockets available in the aftermarket to attach to the sides of backpacks. Mine is from Gregory. I pre attach it to the top deck bar when assembling the Feathercraft K-Light or Kahuna. It forms a small glove compartment capable of hold lunch, energy bars, binoculars, sunglasses, etc. I believe the volumen is in the 250 cu in range. One can also use a fanny pack. With a hardshell you could glass in some rings and attach such a side pocket to these. This way you can take the whole underdeck bag with you as a fanny pack. Multiple usages is nice to have. ralph diaz *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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