Do you yak'ers carry a large empty bag to place the smaller > bags in for > portages etc. Or is there a better way to avoid numerous trips ? For lake to lake Boundary Waters style tripping, yes a large Duluth Pack style bag works pretty well for handling all the smaller drybags. Some of the paddling speed that can be obtained in a kayak can be lost in portaging while you empty out the boat and repack. Also, unfortunately, sea kayaks don't balance as well for a carry as an open canoe does. So transporitng the boat across portages is a little more of a struggle than with a canoe. If anyone knows of a good yoke for a kayak, I would be interested. A kayak is great for a base camp style trip, where you set up camp and then do day trip explorations as it is possible to cover a lot more water than if you were in a solo canoe, and you don't have to worry about lugging all the gear. Also offers a much greater comfort level on big lakes in wind and waves, although the canoe probably is the winner as a portaging boat. Dan *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Mar 12 1999 - 05:58:16 PST
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