A new addiction: packrafting! Check it out

[peripatew]

So, I just become aware of this recently, and it is the answer to a lot of problems I've been facing lately.

This short videocast is a great introduction too the "sport": http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/videocast_packrafting_beartrap.html

And this wikipedia page has a lot of good info too: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packraft

This is great as it combines hiking with boating, which are my two favorite outdoor activities. Inflatable rafts and kayaks have been around for a while, but these Alpaca rafts just seem awesome.

Anyone have any experience?
What are you thoughts about having something like this for survival? (My thoughts as far as survival goes, is that a lot of ultralight stuff wouldn't be ideal in long term, rough use scenarios).

There is a new book (shipping on the 29th I believe, but you can buy it digitally via the BPL site linked about).

L!

 

[DWK2]

An old geezer friend of mine has been carrying a one-man packraft into remote Sierra lakes for a long time. He says it gives him a big advantage for fishing. The most amusing part is that he paddles it with two very lightweight ping-pong paddles!

DancesWithKnives