: On October 25, 2011 Phil wrote about Fitness Kayaks, Fitness
: Paddles (for aerobic excercise) & Safety gear:
: "As we learned from a recent kayak incident with a fatality,
: minimal gear (including safety gear) is carried by some on these
: (Fitness) types of paddles. I don't skimp when it comes to that
: (safety gear), and that's why I like having the rear hatch. If
: more go the way of the surf ski, we need to remember the safety
: equipment, and conditioning and skill set of our companions to
: minimize risk the best we can."

: Then on Oct. 27 April inquired:
: "Can you elaborate a bit on that? I look into my day hatch.
: Aside from a bunch of spare clothing (glove, hat, jacket, etc),
: I don't have anything that I consider safety gear in there...
: "

: NOBODY RESPONDED TO APRIL'S INQUIRY - Any takers for this
: discussion now that Scott is looking for some
: "excitement" from this forum?

: My hatch has a waterproof bag with a First Aid Kit,
: "Leatherman" Multitool, 2 space blankets, a bottle
: containing ginger capsules, a bottle of aspirin & advil,
: T.P., hand sanitizer and a few yards of duct tape wound around a
: dowel. I always carry extra clothing that is made of a
: quick-drying material (NOT cotton). Depending on the weather
: there is a paddling jacket, a T-shirt, a fleece shirt (or 2),
: dry undies & long johns, fleece socks, a hat, a neoprene
: hood, dry neoprene gloves to use after lunch, a Cliff Bar or 2,
: a pack of Cliff Shot or 2, and a bottle/thermos of cold/warm
: liquid to combat dehydration.

: What have I overlooked?

: Sally (I've been lurking) Peters

Oh yeah, see... http://www.lnt.org/index.php