Questions tagged [packrafting]
Questions about packrafting
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Pack rafts vs Canoe
I'm looking into purchasing pack rafts for my partner and I, but have read conflicting information on using pack rafts and many people have suggested purchasing a canoe instead.
I have mainly looked ...
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What to look for when buying a second hand packraft? [duplicate]
I'm going to buy a one-man packraft, capable going some wilder stuff. For the beginning I would like to try it with a used one.
What should I look for when buying a second hand packraft?
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What features should I look for in a packraft?
Reading through are other packrafting questions it looks like it would be a neat activity, especially since there are quite a few beautiful alpine lakes that would be neat to float across and they ...
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Are there reusable inflatable life vests (or PFDs)?
Inflatable life vests and PFDs that I have seen so far are meant to be inflated in emergency (either by mouth or CO2 cartridge). I didn't use them myself but they don't look like they could be ...
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How to get started with packrafts?
I love hiking and I'm starting to love longer cycling trips too. I've done combined cycling/hiking trips (cycling to the trailhead of a hike). Last summer I met someone who carried an inflatable raft ...
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How to sail a packraft
I would like to use the wind to propel my packraft on passages over lakes. Are there any lightweight and/or improvised sail systems?
Especially: how do I erect a mast on the packraft without it ...
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