so far have used some sealine dry bags and a 5 gallon bucket. we are going to try a gamma seal lid on the bucket the next trip.

Gamma seals sound like a great product but I am having ahard time finding someone to ship to Alaska with out charging an arm and a leg.  Anyone know a good supplier that will ship usps or a dealer in Anchorage or Fairbanks?  Thanks...

I have a Pro Pioneer so the room inside is huge! When rafting the Bloodvien in Manitoba last June, my friend and I lashed two expedition pack frames back to back with four 60 liter plastic pack barrels attached to them. (Two on each pack frame). We kept the opening ends on the same side of the packs so when at camp, we could use them for seating and still get to each barrel without turning the whole thing over. The barrels fit very snugly between the side tubes and all we did to secure them for travel was push them firmly down to the floor of the boat and lash them down with the side grommet strips over the top of the packs with two straps. We had absolutely zero problems with water leakage. We placed them behind the rower (I have a row saddle) and the two of us faced each other unless we were going down rapids, then the passenger would turn around and kneel on the floor with paddle in hand. Facing each other works great for conversation as well as a little trick we discovered, if you brace with your feet together you can really make time when rowing. We took class 3s, 4s and one 5 Fully Loaded! Most of the rapids we took right down the gut unless there was a large hole to avoid. What a great boat! Word of caution though, the craft really builds your confidence quickly in big water and maybe too much so, always wear a suitable helmet if taking water like this. We purchased two white water helmets before the trip, wonderful investment.