Best float tube for backpacking into high mountain lakes?

[Jacksonman]

[b][b]I am thinking about picking up a new float tube outfit for high mountain lakes. The only float tubes I have owned were the circular ones; and after flipping in them once and losing a pole another time due to their design, I threw both away. I have a raft that is fun for 2 or 3 people out on these lakes but it is time to buy a new float tube setup.

So my question is, what is the best float tube set up for backpacking to high mountain lakes? Preferably a set-up that includes straps or the backpack but I could also buy a backpack to fit all the supplies if needed? Thanks. [/b][/b]
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[IrishFloatTube]

Based on what you said I think you should look at the Outcast Trinity.

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But round or donut tubes weigh light too and are worth consideration, especially on cost grounds.
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[cpierce]

I use an older Caddis Nav II because it is light - about 8 lbs. And I already have it. But with it I also sit down much lower in the water (colder).
It is similar to this one: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/4360,...-Tube.html

I like these nice light fins. They pack nice and flat. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...hasJS=true

The Outcast Trinity should have you sitting more out of the water.

I have also used the little "Trail Boats" , but they are pretty delicate and somewhat dangerous. - Use some kind of a life vest. With it you don't need fins and waders. Use a mesh bag full of rocks for an anchor.

Most of the time I skip the float tube, fish from shore, and at the most wade some areas. I am getting to be a real "ounce squeezer" when I hike!
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[orvis1]

Steve uses a ww grigs and I have and creek company ODC 420 light. We have backpacks we put our waders, boot, pumps, gear ect in... We hiked them into the boulders they weigh about 36 lbs.
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[h82sink]

just to mention, the odc429 light tube weighs in at 8 lbs, so I'd assume your 36lb weight is everything you're bringing?
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[windriver]

For day hikes I just use my FC4. I have a set of Caddis backpack straps that really help a lot. I pack my waders, fins, lunch etc... into the seat of the tube that way I am only packing in one backpack. This has worked well for me on my Yellowstone trips where I usually hike 2-3 miles each way. I know it is not the lightest set up but it works great.

Windriver
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