Solo bikerafting 3/25/20

[@keithdouglas9848]

Nice video mate.what type of packraft is that?

[@dirtsurf1]

It's an alpacka caribou. I love it!

[@rubenmejias7302]

I'm impressed with the Pak Rafts durability and lightweight....Good Stuff👍

[@mrmott44]

A Brompton would be perfect for that

[@peterharris3096]

Very interesting, how far did you travel on the pack raft ? I have one and find the paddling slow and leg position a little cramped I have only secured a dry bag on the bow . Also I like the way you placed the wheels under the frame and secured with minimum fuss.😀

[@dirtsurf1]

On this particular trip the float was very short. Maybe a mile. But I have done multi night bikepacking trips where I have spent significant time in the raft. Like all day. When I am floating I am usually passing other people on the river if I am actively paddling but I'm sure canoes or kayaks could go much faster. I don't get uncomfortable on long days. This boat might be a little bigger than some alpackas, I'm not sure. It is still quite light which is nice on the bike.

[@mareiontour]

Klasse! Wir interessieren uns auch gerade für diese Art des draussen seins... Daumen hoch

[@gorbunovvv]

Thanks for video! IMHO putting your wheels above your bike would have resulted in much more stable contraption.

[@dirtsurf1]

Thats true. I put them on the bottom because they have no pointy spots that could puncture the raft. But now that I think about it I only need one wheel to do that. I may try one on top and one below next time. It would also help with visibility.

[@nicolasreed8002]

Deschutes River Trail? Bend, OR.

[@dirtsurf1]

yes.

[@profishant9891]

How much does your bike weigh?

[@dirtsurf1]

That bike is very light. It is an Ibis hakkalugi. I dont really know the weight but I would guess around 16 pounds. I have been bikerafting with my full suspension mtb too. It weighs nearly 30 pounds so weight isnt really an issue for the boat.

[@SlabbinNCabbin]

What pfd are you wearing?

[@dirtsurf1]

Its just a fishing style pfd. I like having pockets. www.amazon.com/Onyx-Kayak-Fishing-Life-Jacket/dp/B08SJTPY7Q