I have a Palm 5-pocket PFD. It isn't CG-approved in the U.S., but it does have high flotation and lots of pockets. Here's what I carry in them on wilderness trips: Rear pocket: * Folded orange plastic survival bag. * Platypus hydration bag -- very handy when paddling into the wind, as I don't have to stop paddling to drink. * Three emergency flares in a sealed Seal-a-Meal bag, which is attached to a lanyard so I can pull it out by reaching over my shoulder. Top left pocket: * Detachable spare car key fastened to the D-ring in the pocket. * Ear plugs in a small polyethylene container, mostly for rolling practice. * Black grease pen for marking chart covers. * Clip for Platypus tube (fastened to edge of pocket). Top right pocket: * Signal mirror in Zip-loc bag (to protect the surface), fastened to D-ring. * Safety leash tied to D-ring, other end tied to a mini-carabiner, for clipping to the strap on my Nikonos camera, which does not float. * Kestrel wind meter, also fastened to the D-ring. Bottom left pocket: * *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Dec 22 2006 - 10:49:00 PST
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