Umm...any engineers want to help with my crazy problem?
So...I know I know...but I have a strong desire to take my fiddle with me on the trail. It could end up being a mistake...but I can undo it if it is a poor choice. I am not a novice and have already done long sections of the AT but now will be thru-hiking...have also completed a NOLS course...and actually taught at a wilderness therapeutic facility for a number of years...
So, now that you know that...instead of discouraging me...let's work out the issue. I need protection from damage...crushing and water. I have been looking at these tapered kayak bags that are supposed to fit in the front of the kayak and also have air in them to float. I know they'd be waterproof...but...I wonder if the air inside would be enough of a cushion.
I also saw some waterproof padded bags, but they weren't big enough. I have to account for the bow too...
Any suggestions?