When we went to AK in 2002, I read a tip that you should place items that you don't want to get soaked in the "compartment" found in the middle of the raft. Our group decided to put our shoes and socks in there. My question is are these compartments still on the rafts? I've purchased two 2005 quide books (Birnbaums Official & the Unofficial by Bob Sehlinger) and neither of these mention this tip. In fact, the Official says to store items in lockers or with a non-riding member of your party.