: As many of you know I am building a stripper kayak. I have spent
: considerable time, not only building the boat, but also
: considering the best design as well as the various aspects of
: efficient packing to make the most of limited storage space.

: Consider the design of a kayak: the long, pointy shape makes it
: very efficient in moving through the water with minimum energy
: expended, as well as a beauty to behold. Yet, with the same
: stroke of the designer's pencil, this long, tapered shape yields
: the vessel inefficient for packing with provisions for long
: expeditions.

: The bow in particular: long, thin, beautiful (like so many things
: matching this description) begs for inspired thought. How does
: one make this long thin area useful and contributory to the
: survivability of long expeditions. Specifically, how does one
: put MORE in the BOW.
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: With BOWMORE!

Ah yes: Islay. The best SMS!

The kayak was considered the man's boat by the Inuit who created it. The luggage was carried in another, wider boat by the women. Once you understand this the solution to the problem of carrying baggage is obvious. Distill it to the essence!