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Date: 13 Jul 2006 07:20:32
From: Genki
Subject: newbie, what about alpaka packrafts ?
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Hey,
I'm a newbie, I am currently on a contract up in Binghamton NY.
Been doing a fair bit of camping up in the Adirondacks and am
looking for something to do some paddling, little light whitewater
and fishing in.
I really want something portable as I don't have any storage here
and I live in a hotel.
So I noticed this recommended on the backpacker site.
http://www.alpackaraft.com/Site/Items.cfm?ItemID=3&ItemCategoryID=1
what do ya think guys ?
It's light enough to pack in a backpack, seems like it can handle
some light rapids ? I can take trips on the Susquehanna in it ?
and also a little fishing on the lakes maybe ?
Opinions please.
Thanks
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Date: 14 Jul 2006 06:33:41
From: cramersec@gmail.com
Subject: Re: newbie, what about alpaka packrafts ?
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I read an article about thses things. Folks in Alaska were packing them
way into the outback and paddling out on some significant rivers.
Looked like a lot of fun.
Steve
Genki wrote:
> Hey,
>
> I'm a newbie, I am currently on a contract up in Binghamton NY.
> Been doing a fair bit of camping up in the Adirondacks and am
> looking for something to do some paddling, little light whitewater
> and fishing in.
>
> I really want something portable as I don't have any storage here
> and I live in a hotel.
>
> So I noticed this recommended on the backpacker site.
>
> http://www.alpackaraft.com/Site/Items.cfm?ItemID=3&ItemCategoryID=1
>
> what do ya think guys ?
>
> It's light enough to pack in a backpack, seems like it can handle
> some light rapids ? I can take trips on the Susquehanna in it ?
> and also a little fishing on the lakes maybe ?
>
> Opinions please.
>
> Thanks
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Date: 14 Jul 2006 05:51:32
From: Genki
Subject: Re: newbie, what about alpaka packrafts ?
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Yeah me too, just trying to decide whether to take the plunge on one of
the alpacka
inflatables or try out the whole experience with something cheaper like
the seylor inflatables.
Small review from backpacker
http://www.backpacker.com/article/1,2646,8173,00.html
echinacea wrote:
> Genki wrote:
> > Hey,
> >
> > I'm a newbie, I am currently on a contract up in Binghamton NY.
> > Been doing a fair bit of camping up in the Adirondacks and am
> > looking for something to do some paddling, little light whitewater
> > and fishing in.
> >
> > I really want something portable as I don't have any storage here
> > and I live in a hotel.
> >
> > So I noticed this recommended on the backpacker site.
> >
> > http://www.alpackaraft.com/Site/Items.cfm?ItemID=3&ItemCategoryID=1
> >
> > what do ya think guys ?
> >
> > It's light enough to pack in a backpack, seems like it can handle
> > some light rapids ? I can take trips on the Susquehanna in it ?
> > and also a little fishing on the lakes maybe ?
> >
> > Opinions please.
> >
> > Thanks
> i want one
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Date: 14 Jul 2006 02:51:24
From: Cyli
Subject: Re: newbie, what about alpaka packrafts ?
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On 13 Jul 2006 07:20:32 -0700, "Genki" <dtushingham@gmail.com > wrote:
>Hey,
>
>I'm a newbie, I am currently on a contract up in Binghamton NY.
>Been doing a fair bit of camping up in the Adirondacks and am
>looking for something to do some paddling, little light whitewater
>and fishing in.
>
>I really want something portable as I don't have any storage here
>and I live in a hotel.
>
>So I noticed this recommended on the backpacker site.
>
>http://www.alpackaraft.com/Site/Items.cfm?ItemID=3&ItemCategoryID=1
>
>what do ya think guys ?
>
>It's light enough to pack in a backpack, seems like it can handle
>some light rapids ? I can take trips on the Susquehanna in it ?
>and also a little fishing on the lakes maybe ?
>
>Opinions please.
>
Sounds delightful. Cons are that it will be taken by the wind any
time there is any wind. You can fight against the wind in a small
raft, but it's a lot of hard work.
--
r.bc: vixen
Speaker to squirrels, willow watcher, etc..
Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless. Really.
http://www.visi.com/~cyli
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Date: 13 Jul 2006 13:51:11
From: echinacea
Subject: Re: newbie, what about alpaka packrafts ?
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Genki wrote:
> Hey,
>
> I'm a newbie, I am currently on a contract up in Binghamton NY.
> Been doing a fair bit of camping up in the Adirondacks and am
> looking for something to do some paddling, little light whitewater
> and fishing in.
>
> I really want something portable as I don't have any storage here
> and I live in a hotel.
>
> So I noticed this recommended on the backpacker site.
>
> http://www.alpackaraft.com/Site/Items.cfm?ItemID=3&ItemCategoryID=1
>
> what do ya think guys ?
>
> It's light enough to pack in a backpack, seems like it can handle
> some light rapids ? I can take trips on the Susquehanna in it ?
> and also a little fishing on the lakes maybe ?
>
> Opinions please.
>
> Thanks
i want one
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