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Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7676 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
Anyone have one they want to part with? I accidentally left mine in Idaho and I am looking for another one for my son too. Another option is maybe an inflatable kayak, but not sure how much they weigh and they are probably sold out for the summer.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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Ski ><((((°>
Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 12798 | TRs | Pics Location: tacoma |
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Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:18 am
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my two-man Sevylor rubber boat weighs 18 pounds (by itself - no pump or oars.)
damn heavy for backpacking.
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
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DadFly Member
Joined: 02 Jul 2012 Posts: 402 | TRs | Pics Location: Redmond |
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Fri Sep 03, 2021 12:38 pm
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I have a very old Curtiss that I love. 1 lb. Can't get them anymore unless you are very lucky at a garage sale. I paid $2.50 for mine.
The current alternative for the lightest pack raft is this. https://klymit.com/products/litewater-dinghy?variant=31722990207066
There are a couple threads here on NWHikers that discuss this in depth.
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Tom Admin
Joined: 15 Dec 2001 Posts: 17835 | TRs | Pics
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Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:04 pm
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DadFly Member
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Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:35 pm
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These look great! Buy one for me.
My wife has a fun philosophy on purchases. How many times will you use it and for how long? Divide the price by that number of hours. How does that number look?
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Anne Elk
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Tom Admin
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Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:40 pm
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I think I pad $300 for each of my 3 Curtis Rafts (plus tax) so was close to $1000. I paid about $12,000 for my trailhead 4WD vehicle. I think if I were to analyze it the rafts were pretty cheap per use compared to the trailhead vehicle. But both have provided for a life filled with intangible memories. I'll probably still have money in the bank when I die. Can't take it with you.
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DadFly Member
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Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:40 pm
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I also have a couple of these
One two person that weighs about 7 lbs and two one person that weigh about 5 lbs. The one person rafts have oar locks that aren't very usable. Could cut those off I suppose.
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Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7676 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
Tom wrote: | Chief wasn't enamored by the LWD from my recollection... |
Yes, I nearly died....at least scared me good. I was fishing Boardman lake and I went to let some air out since it was a sunny day and it was getting a bit over-inflated. On my Curtis raft you can pull the plug and you have to push the inner valve to let air out, but not on that other POS, the valve is behind your head, so hard to reach and it deflates IMMEDIATELY!
I might actually get the single for my son that Dadfly linked to, one lake we frequent is a very short hike, so the weight would not be a big issue.
I would really like another Curtis, I recall that BPJ also has like 3 of them and he mentioned selling some gear...I sent him a PM but no response yet.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7676 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
I ordered and received the raft that Dadfly linked above. I ordered the one person raft and it looks like it was made for a juvenile...the raft floor is only 30" long so you can's stretch out your legs. Good thing is it only weighs about 18oz. So if anyone else is considering purchasing one, for sure go with the two person.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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Leafguy Member
Joined: 16 Sep 2003 Posts: 525 | TRs | Pics Location: Wenatchee |
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Sun Sep 05, 2021 4:58 pm
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I wasn’t aware Flyweight Designs went T U. Mine has been good for years. I do take an extra pound of weight in a PFD because of the single chamber in addition to my closed cell pad that fits in the bottom of the raft and is excellent insulation for my behind. Preferring to flyfish there are places the raft is a must.
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wade63 guitarman
Joined: 21 Jun 2018 Posts: 126 | TRs | Pics Location: Orcas Island |
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Wed Sep 08, 2021 3:20 pm
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Chief Joseph wrote: | I ordered and received the raft that Dadfly linked above. I ordered the one person raft and it looks like it was made for a juvenile...the raft floor is only 30" long so you can's stretch out your legs. Good thing is it only weighs about 18oz. So if anyone else is considering purchasing one, for sure go with the two person. |
send it back
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wade63 guitarman
Joined: 21 Jun 2018 Posts: 126 | TRs | Pics Location: Orcas Island |
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Wed Sep 08, 2021 3:26 pm
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Alpaca Scout is the only way to safely fish ice cold mountain lakes with winds picking up at any moment. Four years of heavy use, room for my pack if needed. Good gear costs but will last and safe. Three and a half pounds.
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Tom Admin
Joined: 15 Dec 2001 Posts: 17835 | TRs | Pics
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Wed Sep 08, 2021 3:43 pm
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Curtis raft is also reasonably safe, while it's going to be chilly a ride in whitecaps, that's more of a comfort thing (could always put on a rainjacket to mitigate the splash, but you're not going to sink). But I agree, wouldn't take my chances with a cheap raft unless the water temp was swimmable.
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wade63 guitarman
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Wed Sep 08, 2021 6:59 pm
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Tom wrote: | Curtis raft is also reasonably safe, while it's going to be chilly a ride in whitecaps, that's more of a comfort thing (could always put on a rainjacket to mitigate the splash, but you're not going to sink). But I agree, wouldn't take my chances with a cheap raft unless the water temp was swimmable. |
Can't haul your pack in a Curtis. This is a great advantage on some lakes.
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Tom Admin
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Wed Sep 08, 2021 8:42 pm
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Not sure what gave you that impression? Do it all the time in my curtis raft.
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