Here's a closeup of my new yoke:
Just as an aside, here was my campsite last September, on a solo trip I did.
The five dry bags I carry contain:
Sleeping pad
Hammock & inflatable pillows
Sleeping bag & tarp
Clothing
Cooking/Camp Gear/Food
Plus, I also bring my little chair (which you can see in the picture above).
Here's a picture of my modified backpack:
I cut away the bag completely, and just left the frame, shoulder straps, and waist belt. I added an aluminum angle-bar along the top, and made the ends pivot so I can fold them to fit into the rear hatch cover:
I use cheap dollar store aluminum caribiners to hold the dry bags, and then use nylon straps with snap buckles to help keep the bottoms of the five bags where they are supposed to be.
Finally, here's a pic of my kayak sitting on my Jeep, as I was finishing my trip last year (Magnetawan Lake).
- Jon