I have spent a couple of weeks in Florida Bay, so I can say that weather
radio forecasts should not be a problem in that area. You could always
take an AM radio as a backup, just ask before you put in which station
has detailed forecasts, at what time.

I would not go much below a gallon a day. You will be exercising, hence
sweating, breathing heavily, so will tend to lose water. I would also
make sure I had the water in multiple containers, to avoid an emergency
if you had a container leak.

Have you asked these questions of the park rangers? If you can figure
out who the ranger is, and persuade them that you have real experience,
you can probably get the straight scoop. I have noticed they get a lot
more helpful when you explain what other trips that you have done. I am
assuming, of course, that this is not your first major wilderness trip.

Richard

AlanR wrote:
I am planning on doing a southbound trip of the wilderness waterway in
November and have a few questions.

Has anyone had any luck using a cell phone for emergency contact
purposes?

Can you get weather radio forecasts?

Since I plan on fishing, has anyone found the TopSpot maps helpful in
navigation and finding fish?

Can I get by on less than the 1 gallon per day of water recommended by
the park rangers?