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Looks like a lot of fun! The kind of places you could reach with a pack raft and a bike would be amazing i imagine. How does the peddling feel? I understand it probably wouldn't be as fast as a touring kajak, but is it possible to cover some distance over water like this?
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Certainly not as quick as a canoe. Probably 3kph average on the water, doesn’t have the same zip as a canoe/kayak, more of an amble than a sprint. Feel like you could go for some time, it’s pretty comfy and relaxing to paddle even if not quick. I’ve only done a few 1hr paddles and could go further, but would depend on conditions.
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Having asked earlier about packrafts, I bit the bullet and got one from Andy at backcountry.Scot as he’s just had a delivery from Alpacka, and looked like that may be the only import for summer.
One wet run on the Thames was good fun, and a dry run at attaching the bike in the garden. Well thought out, feels quite front heavy but I guess it’s designed for that? Did wander around a bit the first time out, maybe some front weight will help with that