06-19-2003, 07:20 AM
I just spent the week hiking into some boulder mtn. lakes and it was horrible packing in the tubing gear plus camping equipment. My tube was made for hiking and comes with some straps that I wrap into the pack frame. It works great and about 10 breaths and I'm ready to launch.
Tubes are perfect for some of those bigger 3 plus acre ponds in the high country. The best way is to trade of with some of your hiking buddies. That way you all get to tube certain lakes and the weight issue isn't going to kill you. Most of the weight with tubing is in the boots and fins. I use breathable waders and sweats because the neoprene is to heavy for packing plus if you get ready before you can hike in breathables.
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Tubes are perfect for some of those bigger 3 plus acre ponds in the high country. The best way is to trade of with some of your hiking buddies. That way you all get to tube certain lakes and the weight issue isn't going to kill you. Most of the weight with tubing is in the boots and fins. I use breathable waders and sweats because the neoprene is to heavy for packing plus if you get ready before you can hike in breathables.
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