I have tested it, I loaded it up with almost 200lbs of gear and went for a cruise on my local lake. Granted I won't have that much gear on it when I got down there but I wanted to check and make sure it was solid. Also it isn't solid, it is netting. So it won't hold any water.

I have all the safety gear mentioned and some other stuff. I even added a small inflatable raft. I figured that if something was to happen and i needed to abandon the boat it would be nice to have something floating.

When i loaded up the front with 200 pounds i did have to take it easier in chop but the boat does pretty good even with all that weight up front. I figure that the heaviest stuff I will store on the tramp but other than water I think I can get on the water under 50 pounds.

How much water should I take. Lets just say it should be a five day trip, and I want to take double the water I should need. Would 6 gallons be sufficient plus some gatorade to drink?