Sea Eagle Explorer & Razorlite Kayak Camping the Susquehanna River North Branch

[@michaelblack7472]

Nice to see you back in action!

[@bertsadventures9974]

Thank you! Last year was a kayaking wash for me, but I'm determined to have more time on the water this season!

[@sel263]

Awesome! I so missed watching your adventures! I bought a 380X because of your videos. I paddle tandem with my husband. We absolutely love it! Cheers from Ohio!

[@bertsadventures9974]

Wow! That means a lot and I'm really glad you are enjoying your 380X. It's a really great boat!

[@memeley_troll]

The return of Bert's Adventures!

[@bertsadventures9974]

That's solid recognition from Memeley! 😜

[@jasonshacklette8220]

Was your buddy using the Razorlite have the skeg in? Looked like it was tracking good.

[@bertsadventures9974]

Nope. No skeg for the razorlite. I did have the swept back skeg in the Explorer, but I find that the RL really doesn't need the skeg for tracking.

[@joebidendidthat5121]

Ordering my 380x very soon …. Can’t wait!

[@bertsadventures9974]

It's a great boat. Enjoy!

[@KayakCliff]

Hey Bert! - I really enjoyed your trip down the Susquehanna! I've been on other parts of that river, and want to get up there again to do some more. Safe adventuring out there for you this summer!

[@bertsadventures9974]

Hey Cliff... anytime you want to come up to PA just let me know and we can get together!

[@KayakCliff]

@@bertsadventures9974 I will be up there in Lancaster this week, but only two nights for work. No time for fun. Thanks for the offer, will take you up on it sometime :-)

[@MsKittyKitty777]

Sea Eagle are the best ever. So great to be able to take them anywhere!😁

[@bertsadventures9974]

The new generation of inflatable kayaks really opens up boating to so many new people!

[@bobrich1950]

Bert, will you be getting S.E.'s new EZLite 10 ? They look pretty sweat.

[@bertsadventures9974]

I'm hearing that Sea Eagle is already selling out of the EXLite 10! It looks like a great beginner boat for flat water only. Not sure how it will be on rivers or waves with low sides and no drain plugs.

[@jethroniusbronloii3028]

Listening to this thru my car stereo, when you bottom out, it sounds like incoming artillery😂

[@bertsadventures9974]

As a guy who spent some time with 8" howitzers in Korea... I don't disagree!

[@jeffreytroiola570]

Love the video, proud owner of 380X in part due to your videos. Do you have a video that you discuss the gear you use, what water shoes you are wearing, and the process for adding additional d-rings and other customizations. I would respect your opinion and recommendations. Thank you!

[@Wozzy59]

I just got my new Sea Eagle 350FX. - I would love to meetup for a kayak outing sometime.

[@travis4reels559]

Thanks Bert! Looks like a great trip. I have a little pack raft and looking to upgrade to a SE explorer. As a solo paddler, would the 300 be big enough space for camping gear or would you recommend 380? I’m in Colorado and not looking at doing more than class 3 rivers and flat water as well.

[@bertsadventures9974]

Thanks Travis! I would assess how you will use the boat the majority of time. If it is mostly flat water and or multi-day then I would go with the 380X. You'll appreciate the added capacity along with better tracking and speed of a longer boat. If majority whitewater then I would go with the 300X as it is more maneuverable, but the 380X is awesome on whitewater as well. In tight creeks maybe the 300X gets the nod. Flip a coin!

[@u2ba2]

Sorry, I had to pass this one up. Looked like a nice one. I'm assuming you didn't pull in another trophy Striper out there?

[@bertsadventures9974]

Ha! Would have been fun to have you out there!

[@Wozzy59]

Do you know what the gage height was for your trip? Do you think you could do the whole 18 miles in a 1 day trip? Thanks

[@bertsadventures9974]

I forget the number but it was borderline on the "good paddling" scale. We totally could have done the trip in one day!

[@Alexandre.Savine]

I noticed that your SE is 380X but it has side carry handles. I enjoy one too, but it came without those handles. Is it a custom addition by Sea Eagle or "do-it-yourself" modification?

[@bertsadventures9974]

Yes they are custom. I added about 6 d-rings and the handles. They give me a ton of flexibility to tie down gear or move my seat around. I also have a couple of different home made mounts (rod holders etc.) that I put across the pontoons that I strap down

[@mikelaughlin270]

There is a very good chance that car with the headlights was Themis Matsoukas looking for an audience. He has been spotted in that area 3 times in the last month. If it was him thankfully he left you alone.

[@bertsadventures9974]

😳

[@deananderson473]

What about Seth’s PFD?

[@bertsadventures9974]

I can't control a grown ass man that chooses not to wear one.

[@deananderson473]

So true.

[@solarjinx]

Very cool video. I've got the 380x and I'm new to PA and researching paddle trips. This one looks great. Which outfitter did you use for shuttle? And did you have the large skeg in or one of the smaller ones? Note: I heard you mention the outfitter @29 min mark, so never mind that question. Endless Mountain Outfitter ☑️

[@bertsadventures9974]

I almost always use the swept back skeg sold by Sea Eagle. I don't notice any performance difference and it save about 4 or 5" of depth in rivers. EMO are a great operation!

[@solarjinx]

Awesome! Thank you for that info; that's the one I will purchase.​@@bertsadventures9974

[@stevehanlon7627]

good to see you back on the Explorer for this adventure, it is a workhorse of a boat for sure. looks like a fun stretch of river to explore. are you using a 5" cushion to sit on?

[@bertsadventures9974]

You got it, Steve. That is the 5" cushion on the high back seat. When I'm in the Razorlite I only use a 2" gel pad so my center of gravity isn't too high, but on the Explorer that's a non issue!