Submitted by Peter N.
The lack of winter gave me the opportunity to try out my new Mrs. Alligator Pro XXL a little earlier than I intended. I packed everything on the bike, headed through the woods to the neighboring lake, pumped up the packraft, loaded the bike and backpack and paddled off across the lake. To turn a simple ride into a more noble one, I took a coffee break on an islet. In January it still gets dark early, so it was completely dark when I landed on the other side and got ready to cycle again.
A nice little test ride and I am very pleased with the packing power. However, the packing of the bike and the bag can still be optimized a bit. I look forward to this summer's adventures in the north with fatbike and packraft.
Read Peter's nice blog post about the trip at http://www.yetirides.com/2020/01/a-new-instrument-of-adventure.html
Submitted by Peter N.
A second packraft was purchased for the family. An MRS Microraft L is just big enough for me, but fits the 15-year-old of 183 cm better. He had paddled canoes and kayaks before, so it was easy to start with a packraft as well. We made an overnight trip to a nice lake area and paddled without problems despite a relatively strong wind on the first day. A short lift led to the next lake where we pitched tents and baked pizza (always a highlight on tour). The following morning we had a very interesting route on the map along a swinging river. With a bit of carrying we got through and then it was just a short paddle to the starting point. A really nice little trip.
Read Peter's nice blog post about the trip at packraft
Submitted by Hans Å.
Some mixed pictures from some previous Bikerafting trips. I have tried & tested a lot now with packing etc. and think it works very well, have a light camping pack for a few days that works well both on the bike and the raft. With the help of a touring bike you can easily get to the start, inflate the raft and jump in, raft and camp for a few days, and then you can cycle on. Absolutely great concept. Using a MRS Microraft.
