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Topic: WTB: lightweight inflatable  (Read 4185 times)

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Ben Guss

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Hi all,
I'm looking for an inflatable packcraft (lightweight and meant for hiking in).
I've looked at the alpacka's but they are just too much $ for me now.
https://www.alpackaraft.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=store.catalog&CategoryID=53&ProductID=66
If anyone has something like this used I'd appreciate hearing from them.
I'd even consider a light weight full inflatable if its under 20lbs...

Thanks,
Ben
« Last Edit: January 05, 2012, 01:06:54 PM by photosenior »


jstonick

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Out of curiosity why would you not just buy a U-tube (float tube)? I assume the boat is nicer and more comfortable, but will it catch more fish than a float tube? Catching more fish is worth more than comfort for me.



Pelagic

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Packrafts are great.  I bought an Alpaca 2 years ago for a thru hike I'm planning on taking.  I got mine used (craigslist) and saved some serious coin as they are to expensive for me to consider new. You might browse Alaska craigslist (where I found mine) I happily paid shipping to Oregon for the amount I saved.


[WR]

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Ben,
If you want to go the Amazon route, look for Intex, Sevylor, RST, Kwik Tek, & Advanced Elements to name a few.

Of course if you want an expensive one, none better than the Water Master series from Montana...
 oh and don't forget REI has rafts like that too..

 


Ben Guss

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Thanks guys.
Does anyone have a inflatable river yak under 20 lbs they would part with?

Thanks again,
Ben
« Last Edit: January 05, 2012, 09:06:01 AM by photosenior »


 

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