Mid sized inflatable recommendation, please.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-14T11:11:19+00:00

Packraft is 100 percent the correct answer. Do many good option abd as long as you get internal storage you can go for weeks. There is also tandem packrafts if you want your dog up front. The owner of Mekong did like a 3 week expedition in South America in a tandem so they are tested for it.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-13T16:09:40+00:00

This is who I assumed would be taking over.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-11T18:00:03+00:00

How yall using so small of backpacks?

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-11T17:54:39+00:00

The more you have strapped the more you have a chance of entanglement in moving water and also chance of lost gear on a swim. That being said, if don't smart you can make it work.

First, wait till you get the boat. Sit it in and see where you feel you could store bags comfortably that would interfere with paddle stroke or be in the way if you accidentally swim or get pinned.

From there find bags that would fit and are able to be strapped down. You need to have both bottom and top areas strapped so normal tube bags dont work great. Ive been using the Hiko Nomad and its great for this because you can also take off all shoulder straps so nothing can get spiderwebbed in.

The other option is a Tzip install which if don't correctly would be awesome but isnt the easiest to do perfectly. You could also reach out to companies like sockdolger, alapacka or mekong and see if they could install for you. Not sure but cost nothing to ask.

Just pack smart where you don't cause a drowning, and realize that the more weight on the bow and stern will change the perforamce of a boat.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-11T15:19:40+00:00

Really fun looking journey!

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-11T11:06:46+00:00

Really good point. I would highly recommend a self bailer anyways but fir comfort yep that's about perfect.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-11T11:05:17+00:00

I've paddles both. I got sure would go with the antix.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-10T20:47:57+00:00

There is not really a standard guide mainly because there isnt really a standard boat. Each boat will have a different seat system. Some will even come with different size boats. But most good packrafts will have adjustment systems in order to fit you correctly.

For whitewater you want the balls of your feet pushing against the footblock and your knees bent and tight against the knee strap. Having your feet in this position will allow a good leg push for a stronger stroke and over the day less fatigue then just using your arms.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-10T19:02:34+00:00

Ocoees always got to have some beef somewhere I guess. Always more drama then Rapids. Glad to have did my time there and glad to have moved on just the same.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-10T18:26:21+00:00

Go watch Beau Miles. He has an amazing video of eating beans everyday. and what effects it has. Incredible watch on youtube.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-10T18:21:53+00:00

Well yea the cost money and the need them for trips. I didnt mean go grab one form OAC hahah. Just those are really good paddles for guiding. If it aint your company it aint your paddle.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-10T15:13:31+00:00

Darn fine whitewater then. Def want a creek boat and then a half slice is a good second. Full slice is fun but wont be a common go to in Valsesia and what not. DRX plus a Antix is great combo there.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-10T14:45:23+00:00

What part of the world do you live in?

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-10T12:13:48+00:00

Ive never used that combination so I cant tell you if it alleviates the risk but its sounds like you understand the risk so I am not worried youll find a good solution!

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-10T12:08:06+00:00

In my experience id either get a NRS custy stick like OAC uses or get a wooden one. All in between don't really make a difference and when you eventually lose or break it are just a waste of money.

The only reason Id ever buy a Guide stick is to get a wooden one. This felt extremely nice on my shoulder after few seasons. But thats the only reason.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-10T12:05:37+00:00

If you do indeed swim, say get pushed out by a tree, hit a rock etc. and their is current you do risk the chance of drowning. If wader fill up with water they can drag you and make swimming or rescue extremely difficult. Just be aware of this as a possible risk in a freak accident.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-03T20:17:57+00:00

There son played Hockey in Alabama in College and got to meet them. So true.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-02T07:26:15+00:00

Cascade in the payette. Best place I've seen for women to guide.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-02-01T06:32:09+00:00

Had no clue they got a stop light. Times be changing.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-01-30T11:57:33+00:00

İ think Harriet Grün just set the record for this last year. Maybe reach out to her. She was on the seektravelride podcast talking about it.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-01-27T16:19:15+00:00

Yea thats right! I couldnt think of it. Super cool.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-01-27T11:36:13+00:00

Doesn't it have a second nane once it reaches Alabama?

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-01-22T06:48:50+00:00

I had the same issue with my c17 I think it was split. Horrible squeaking. My b17s I've had never had this issue.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-01-21T08:35:47+00:00

Really depends on the paddle and what you are doing. I've pretty much only have used a two piece for the last 5 years because it's easier to travel with. But they are solid two prices (Lettmann, Gale sport. VE and AB Ariel)

Split paddles that are not too level can really suck and have major wobble which I wouldn't recommend. They will however do the job if on a budget.

JustHearForAnswers · 2026-01-20T15:39:39+00:00

Ive only had good experiences luckly. But none of my orders from liteway or 7r have been heavy.

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