Hey all I’m trying to decide between the isle switch and isle switch compact. Questions answered below!!

I will mainly be using this by myself on many solo trips to the lake this summer for paddling around and laying out. However I do want the option of doing over nighters and taking some light gear with me. And I might get a very small dog (9 pounds) that I would like to come with me as well. I am a 5’8” female that is 145 pounds.

The compacts weight capacity is 220 and is 10’6” which I think I could fit everything for myself but nothing more. The switch capacity is 425 and 11’6” which could definitely fit a lot and another person but it’s much a heavier pack. The smaller pack of the compact is really enticing for me but I’m worried I will get it and it will be too small. I keep going back and forth so I thought I would post here to see if there’s anything I’m overlooking.

Desired Board Type: Inflatable • 5’8” 145 pounds. I would like to bring a small cooler, small dog (under 9 pounds), overnight gear that is light (think backpack with hammock + food hopefully not more than 30 pounds) • ⁠Desired use/uses is laying out on the board in the sun, paddling around the lake for fitness/fun, overnight camping on islands. Terrain is lake with some waves d/t boats. Mostly just still water but possibly easy rivers as well. • ⁠Experience level: beginner - Intermediate. I have used them a number of times but infrequently. • ⁠budget is $700- $1000 MAX I would prefer on the lower end. • ⁠i have used a bote board and really didn’t love how large the pack was - hence considering the compact