No. Sounds like you are probably packing in to these places and carrying 1 dozen Super Mags are a pita. You can easily carry 2 1/2 to 3 dozen standard water keel in a good bag (like Cabelas floating bag).

For your other question, Greenhead Gear and G&H are all we use. G&H very durable. Greenhead Gear look great and the Hot Buy is priced right.