The Thermarest is, as Dave said, not difficult to dry adequately, but sand or grit can get to be a problem. In my experience, a simple (and cheap) plastic trash bag will protect it quite well when packed in a (nominally) watertight hatch. If I were to pack mine in an unprotected area, such as the cockpit, I'd want better protection (but would probably be happy enough with double-bagging in plastic). Same for a tent. Other stuff, such as sleeping bag and clothing, require much better protection. Bob *************************************************************************** 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 Feb 26 2003 - 15:47:27 PST
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