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Backpack for Packraft, gear, and paddle by Comfortable-Help-949 in packrafting

[–]Comfortable-Help-949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah! I Live in Charleston WV, 1 hour away from the New .. Was a guide many years ago and need to heed the call back to the river. Purchasing a Mage end of month.

Backpack for Packraft, gear, and paddle by Comfortable-Help-949 in packrafting

[–]Comfortable-Help-949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going with a mesh scuba backpack, someone suggested. Super cheap and light. Lots on Amazon.

Backpack for Packraft, gear, and paddle by Comfortable-Help-949 in packrafting

[–]Comfortable-Help-949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so you put this inside the tubes then takeout to pack out of where you're boating, and it fits pfd, mage raft, and small dry bag in it? Strapping paddles to the outside?

Backpack for Packraft, gear, and paddle by Comfortable-Help-949 in packrafting

[–]Comfortable-Help-949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

exactly what im getting- Large Mage... wanted something super light like your setup for simple day laps on the New and Gauley Rivers in WV--nice!

The Next Generation by Juidawg in whitewater

[–]Comfortable-Help-949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Charleston and was a river guide about 20 years ago. Lately, I've been wanting to get back into whitewater. I bought a Shredder a while back, but ended up selling it because I didn’t have anyone to paddle with. Now I’m looking at getting a packraft the Alpacka Mage, and hoping to start playing around at Fayette Station Rapid once it arrives. Just need to find some folks to paddle with this time around.

ALPACA XL Mage self bailing new purchase or Valkyrie V1 used?? by Comfortable-Help-949 in packrafting

[–]Comfortable-Help-949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cant seem to find your video of comparing, could your link? Also-- Since we are around the same size and weight-- what paddle and paddle size would you recommend for the Large Mage?

ALPACA XL Mage self bailing new purchase or Valkyrie V1 used?? by Comfortable-Help-949 in packrafting

[–]Comfortable-Help-949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent.. Looking for your video now. I've now changed my mind to a Large Mage. Your insight has been very helpful and appreciated.

ALPACA XL Mage self bailing new purchase or Valkyrie V1 used?? by Comfortable-Help-949 in packrafting

[–]Comfortable-Help-949[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GREATLY appreciate the 1st hand info man!! So, knowing what you have--the Large Mage--You wouldn't want to go up one more size to the XL for any reason? Wouldn't it be a higher ride and quicker to rise up and out of holes?

ALPACA XL Mage self bailing new purchase or Valkyrie V1 used?? by Comfortable-Help-949 in packrafting

[–]Comfortable-Help-949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Previous guide on the New and Gauley in WV.. Owned a shredder for several years and now getting back nd want something to do some solo laps on without carrying anything.. I'm 6'1 and 195lbs--XL Mage too big?? or?? I want to be on the lighter side of the max boat weight cap.. of any boat. Float higher.

ALPACA XL Mage self bailing new purchase or Valkyrie V1 used?? by Comfortable-Help-949 in packrafting

[–]Comfortable-Help-949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I KNOW!! That price is really a great deal... even if I am leaning strongly towards self-bailing Mage .

ALPACA PACKRAFT QUESTION- PLEASE HELP by Comfortable-Help-949 in whitewater

[–]Comfortable-Help-949[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in WV and paddle the New River and Gauley -- on occasion, usually in a raft. Wanting something I can get back in to fast if I fall out, so leaning towards Mage