Comments on: Into The Maze via packraft https://pmags.com/into-the-maze-via-packraft Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 02:15:29 +0000 hourly 1 By: Colorado Jones https://pmags.com/into-the-maze-via-packraft#comment-699480 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:28:48 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=26396#comment-699480 In reply to Paul Mags.

Thanks, Paul! This gives me a little bit of framework to work from. I’ve found some additional sources on Andrew Skurka’s website and, also, it looks like packraft rentals are an option too. On that note, time to get back outside and enjoy Colorado’s great spring weather rather than sitting around on the net planning future outdoor adventures.

]]> By: Paul Mags https://pmags.com/into-the-maze-via-packraft#comment-699479 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:28:54 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=26396#comment-699479 In reply to Colorado Jones.

I used the Intext 200 when I crossed the Colorado River from The Maze back in the late fall of 2017. It works OK for simple flat water crossings and perhaps some limited rafting in the hands of someone more experienced.
https://pmags.com/wasu-overall-thoughts

I have not used the Klymit personally, but many like it for day trips.

The Alpacka seems to work best for longer term use.

Take it with a grain of salt as I am still fairly new. 🙂

]]> By: Colorado Jones https://pmags.com/into-the-maze-via-packraft#comment-699478 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:06:12 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=26396#comment-699478 Based on pictures elsewhere on this site, it looks like you and Joan both use the deluxe Alpacka Scout model. Any experience with the other two? Based on the reviews, my sense is that the dirtbagger model is best limited to those who (1) have proven open-water swimming skills and (2) don’t mind all their gear getting wet or lost if the raft deflates mid-river. As with sleeping bags and other critical gear, my guess is that a packraft is not really the place to take shortcuts on quality.

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