Island Voyage 2
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Island Voyage 2
Does that use a backbone? I am thinking about getting it to use, as a solo boat, for camping trips. I have a Lagoon and an Advanced Frame, and I'm thinking the extra space would give me space to put camping gear. Am I on the right track with this purpose for this boat?
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Thanks. I'm thinking i may take it to the Tetons to camp. I am pretty sure I can hug the shoreto stay out of wind and waves, and I"ll try to go early. I'm a little concerned about bears being interested in it. I may uninflate it and stick it in my tent. Have you heard of AE boats being the subject of curious bears?
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Only if it is under inflated.
I have pushed the weight limits by throwing gear, coolers, kids, etc into it, and it holds firm as long as the pressure is where it is supposed to be.
I usually inflate, let it sit in the water for 10 minutes, then top it off. I then monitor it during the day, especially because it is usually out in the sun and can expand, so then I let pressure out. I always carry a pump too, to re-inflate when necessary.
I have pushed the weight limits by throwing gear, coolers, kids, etc into it, and it holds firm as long as the pressure is where it is supposed to be.
I usually inflate, let it sit in the water for 10 minutes, then top it off. I then monitor it during the day, especially because it is usually out in the sun and can expand, so then I let pressure out. I always carry a pump too, to re-inflate when necessary.