Can't recall specifically,
Posted by: deuce
on Feb-21-13 1:51 PM (EST)
but I think his point was that the boat and paddlers would be well downstream of the lighter packs, in which case entrapment wouldn't be as much of a concern. However, as you said, if the packs remained in the boat they would displace water which would be helpful. Think I'll just continue with my cam strap X.