"Oci-One Kanubi" wrote:

I also always carry a drybag that contains a pair of polypro-like
longjohns, a fleece sweater, and a pair of rain pants. Pull all that
on over my shorts, along with the paddling jacket, and I can stand a
drop from 80 to 50 degrees in air temperature, or warm myself after
capsizing from 65 degree air into 50 degree water.

Good idea!

advice on what brand dry bag and what size to buy as a
first one?