Turbulent River by Kristen Bobbitt

Author:Kristen Bobbitt
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2022-01-22T00:00:00+00:00

Eventually, they got everything to the river’s edge.

“Man, that took much longer than I had hoped,” Bristol said. “It’s already eight a.m., and we still have to pack the kayaks.”

“It’s okay, Bris. We’ve got everything here now. How do you want to organize it?” asked Grace.

“I did my kayak already. That leaves your three. We’ll start with essentials. One tent is in mine. Who has the least amount of personal stuff with them?”

They evaluated the three piles of gear on the grass in front of them.

“Me, I think,” said Grace.

“Yup, the boy scout Mom. She knows how to pack efficiently,” agreed Liska.

“Okay, so then we will put the second tent in Grace’s kayak. Since it’s bulky and heavy-ish, put it inside the front deck. Try to keep the load centred.”

Bristol went over to Grace’s lime green kayak and unsnapped the fasteners holding the hatch closed. She helped Grace place it snugly at the bottom of the boat. “Liska, can you put the camp stove in yours? I’ve got the extra propane tanks in mine already. All of you put your heaviest stuff in first. You all need your personal camping gear, sleeping bags, clothes. Leave extra clothes and food on top so it is accessible while kayaking. We’ll only unpack everything at night when we are setting up camp. So whatever you think you’ll need while moving, have it within reach. You can use the top bungee cords for things as well, if they’re waterproof.”

“Okay, what about my case of beer, Bris? It’s heavy, but I want it accessible.”

“You’re bringing the entire case?” Grace asked.

“Well, whatever’s left after last night. I’m not going a week without a beer. Come on ladies, we’re on vacation!” Harper said.

“Um, well I guess put the case near the bottom and leave yourself what you need for the day closer to the top,” said Bristol.

Bristol helped each of the women pack their kayaks. They adjusted things to make them fit in the back and front deck and stuffed smaller dry bags around the bigger gear.

“Liska, you really just have too many clothes. It’s not all going to fit,” said Bristol. “You can basically just wear the same clothes all week. We can wash it out as we go. The most important thing is layers.”

“Merde. I’ll have to dump it out and go through it quick,” she said as she opened up her two dry bags of clothes. She emptied them onto the grass and started sorting.

“Perfect, get it down to one bag and it will fit,” Bristol said.

“Grace, do you have room for this bag in yours?” Harper asked, holding up a large blue neoprene bag.

“Sorry, Harp. My kayak is full now.”

“Crap.” Harper began unloading the front hatch of her kayak.

“What’s up?” asked Bristol, coming over.

“I’m taking the case of beer out and unpacking it. I can stick the cans in wherever without the case taking up space.”

Liska returned one bag of clothes to the car and was able to get the hatch shut on her kayak.

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