For me, personally, on such a small boat I would try and stay with the "need" to stuff. That way it should keep the weight down and the freeboard up. Every decision will be a trade off. Your boat, your decision, Keep up the great work.
Thats exactly what I have done. Works very well, however a little note: I find it a wee bulky if one has to hike a ways through the brush to a stashed boat.