09-05-2010, 11:14 PM
Two important things to consider: weight, weight and volume. If you don't have a lightweight float tube and a do have a lot of gear, maybe one of those lightweight single wheel folding gadgets used by hunters for bringing out downed game (especially the 2 man) could be adapted?
I have found that removing the bladders from my 8 # ODC 420-L and separately folding cuts the volume and helps balance the load. You may have to practice reinserting bladders so there are no twists and voids but my 420 is easily done. There are inflation bags that can be used instead of bulky and heavier pumps, also lightweight fins, telescoping paddles. Compact rods that assemble in sections is best where the trail is tight. Patch kit that works instantly-or electric tape. Run a practice pack/unpack/assemble session, time yourself and leave set overnight to check for leaks. Not a good idea to pack a wet 'tube, so allow a few hours dry time after removing from water. That's just the fishin part, good luck with getting all the remaining survival gear in a single backpack.
Pon
[quote atvaholic]Hi there...
There are a few lakes I'd like to backpack/tube to this fall. The lakes are a few miles to hike to. I'm thinking a large hiking backpack.. any thoughts, or better yet pictures of how you do this?[/quote]
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I have found that removing the bladders from my 8 # ODC 420-L and separately folding cuts the volume and helps balance the load. You may have to practice reinserting bladders so there are no twists and voids but my 420 is easily done. There are inflation bags that can be used instead of bulky and heavier pumps, also lightweight fins, telescoping paddles. Compact rods that assemble in sections is best where the trail is tight. Patch kit that works instantly-or electric tape. Run a practice pack/unpack/assemble session, time yourself and leave set overnight to check for leaks. Not a good idea to pack a wet 'tube, so allow a few hours dry time after removing from water. That's just the fishin part, good luck with getting all the remaining survival gear in a single backpack.
Pon
[quote atvaholic]Hi there...
There are a few lakes I'd like to backpack/tube to this fall. The lakes are a few miles to hike to. I'm thinking a large hiking backpack.. any thoughts, or better yet pictures of how you do this?[/quote]
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