The aft hold carries the tent, sleeping bag & inflatable mattress along with 2-3 gallons of water, folding chair and a First aid kit The tent poles have to loaded seperately as the tent won't fit around the corner with the poles in the stuff bag. Fishing poles, 3-4 days food (Real food not freeze dried) and a couple bottles wine, coleman car camping stove and a bundle of wood for each boat goes in the front. 4-5 changes of clothes are spread out in dry bags where ever they fit. It takes about a 1/2 hr to load the boat once it's down at the water, you can't load it by the car and carry it with all the gear stowed. 1 night vs 4-5 is about the same, food and clothes take up very little room.