Re: [Paddlewise] Backpack Equipment Question

Upon some thought...

This system (everything in its designated compartment or side pocket, so you
won't forget anything) worked for me in backpacking, but kayaking needs
different approach, IMHO.
1) Checklist, one for day-trip, another one for overnight trip.  (I know,
it's wrong, but I don't have them :-).
2) Designated drybags and wet-bags:
Sleeping-bag drybag.
2 clothing/shoes drybags.
Kitchen wet-bag (it better be a drybag, but not cruicial) - pots, propane
cylinder, burner, cosmetic pouch with pot-holder, knife, spoon, can opener,
lighter;  toothpaste+brush - donno why in kitchen bag, probably because they
are needed after morning/evening meals.
Food-bag (transparent round-bottomed works beter for me).
"Spiritual/intellectual drybag": films, camera, book (if any), eyeglasses,
solar charger, candle lantern (as an emergency source of light), tent LED
light, firstaid/medications/thread'and'needle/etc pouch, spare matches or
lighter, toilet paper (yes, intellectual :-).  Tip, btw: put in a small open
ziplock bag, sit on it to flatten, then close ziplock bag.

These bags can be in different sizes, shapes (tapered end or round-bottom
for ex) and colours, including transparent.  Nylon ones are better than
vinyl - lighter and more flexible. Maximum size of each bag is determined by
the room in it's particular location inside the kayak. No need to unpack
most of them, and some may not need any replenish.

Frame would be awkward, unless kayak is very-very big.  And taking backpack
(leaving frame ashore) only because of it pockets... I donno, may be this
will save some buck since you already have it, but dry bags are in every
respect better, IMHO. Sorry for this soap-box "bagology lecture" - I just
don't know why to invent a bicycle again :-).
Alex.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Daly" <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
To: "Paddlewise EE-mail"" <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: August 24, 2003 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Backpack Equipment Question


> On 23 Aug 2003 at 19:18, Joyce Family wrote:
/snip/
> >   arecommendations for backpacks that can be
> >   stored INSIDE
> > the kayak
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