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JohnClimber
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For those who want minimal be want to try pack rafting.

No this one won't carry a bike (too well) and is only for calm waters but here's how low you can go

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Anfibio Nano SL - Pack raft, seat, back rest and inflation bag weight - 1271 grams

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ANFIBIO FLY - 5 piece paddle - 458 grams

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Inflatable life jacket (PDF) for calm waters

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ANFIBIO BUOY BOY - PDF - 439 grams

Total weight - 2,168 grams for an adventure enabler

Looks like and advert for Anfibio, but it's not, yes I got a good deal on all 3 items but this post is just to show you how light and small you can go
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I think you should sell me that paddle for a tenner ... otherwise I'll be forced to try and make a lighter one :wink:
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You could decant the wine into summat lighter too.
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How did it work carrying your B&Q shopping? :lol:
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Bearbonesnorm wrote: Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:39 pm I think you should sell me that paddle for a tenner ... otherwise I'll be forced to try and make a lighter one :wink:
One that can double as a shelter pole I hope.
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htrider wrote: Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:41 pm How did it work carrying your B&Q shopping? :lol:
I used my faster pack raft for B&Q yesterday but it was only 5 matchpots, so this would have been fine, just slower on the water ;-)
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Roughly how much for that lot?
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Bearbonesnorm wrote: Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:39 pm I think you should sell me that paddle for a tenner ... otherwise I'll be forced to try and make a lighter one :wink:
Here’s some inspiration for your carbon fibre bodging Stu..... how easy is it cutting the tubes? Really fine tooth saw? I ask as I’m tempted to have a go. :-bd

https://www.diypackraft.com/2017/03/27/ ... on-paddle/
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how easy is it cutting the tubes?
Wrap in tape and use a 32tpi blade (a new one). Smarten ends with a fine file.
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