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I would say it would depend on the size of your gear. A down bag that can compress down would work, but a bulky synthetic bag wouldn't be ideal. I also backpack, so most of my gear is smaller and lighter, so I manage fine for multi day trips. I put my tent in a dry bag right behind the seat and top quilt, sleep pad, cook gear and food, spare clothes, misc. items all in the dry hatch. Good luck on your purchase!

Yes, I still have it and love it. I have done many many river miles as well as time on lakes. It has held up extremely well and has met all of my needs. Thanks for watching...take care.

@@OutdoorWanderer1 thank you for replying. I’m most likely going to get one very soon after many weeks of research. This is a very big purchase for me so I wanted to ensure I get something I’ll enjoy. Thank you again.

I hope it works well for you too. Thanks for watching.

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

I believe I got the ground cloth from a company called PNW Bushcraft. Thanks for watching!

Good for you!! It is such an amazing and beautiful place.

@@OutdoorWanderer1 yes it is, I grew up here and have been all over it but not straight through it all

There is also a thing called closing a video and moving along, if it doesn't interest you. You are welcome to use that as well. Thanks.

I believe it was the last week of April. Your best bet is to try to arrive two days after a moderate rainfall in mid to late April. Nights can still be a little cool and rain is common this time of year but the trees have just begun to leaf out in their spring green and the day time temps are warm and there are not a lot of bugs out yet.

@@snoboardz1972 thank ya brother!

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Couldn't agree more. I am happy with everything I have ever gotten from them. Thanks for watching!

I am glad you found it beneficial. Safe travels.

Thanks for watching! I would say kayak choice is all about personal preference. One of the guys we normally go with does use a sit on top and really likes it. As for me, I do some colder weather kayaking too and like the added wind protection. I also just feel more in control sitting lower in the water. Like I said, mostly just personal preference. As for fishing, I haven't done any fishing on the Buffalo, so I can't speak to that. I hope you can make it up there, It is a beautiful place!

Sit inside kayaks are generally more stable in rougher water and more maneuverable. Sit on top usually have a pontoon type of hull underneath which is very stable as long as your weight stays between the pontoons. Which is great for a fishing kayak because as long as you stay within those pontoons standing doesnt dramatically effect its stability. Sit inside kayaks usually have a V shaped hull which allows you to lean the kayak on edge and still have some stability. So as long as you take waves head on the difference between sitin/on top isnt to different. But the moment you have to change angle, lets say to avoid a rock or log in the middle of rapids its much trickier to stay stable in a sit on top because you will be leaned over to the side more.

Glad you liked it! The old bridge may be right after St. George, but I'm not 100 percent sure on that.....Sorry.

It sure is! Thanks for watching.

Thank you! They are an awesome piece of kit. And to repurpose for this use was a great idea. Thanks for watching, and take care.

This was in April. There are a few sections that can have rough water, but for the most part it is an awesome paddle. It is very weather dependent. Hope you are able to experience it some time. Thanks for watching.

Thank you, I am glad you liked it. I hope you enjoy your new yak as much as I have mine. It sounds like you make a good choice. Take care.

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks

Great tip! 😎👍🏻

No, it begins in Ponca Arkansas.

It is an amazing place for sure. Thanks for watching!

Awesome! I'm glad it worked for you. Take care.

Thank you! Gonna get me monocular! My binoculars are pretty heavy

Hahaha.....it's not for everybody. Thanks for watching.

Good suggestion, Thanks!

So far so good. I don't wear it on a regular basis, only on trips and outings. I have probably had it out 20 to 30 times and had held up well. I am still happy with the purchase.

also really cool video

It just depends on what part of the river and the time of day.. Glad you liked it.

My experience was the same as yours. I'm not sure where that came from either. Thanks for watching!

You are so lucky living close to such a treasure. It is such a beautiful place. I hope you find the time to get on the river. Good luck dehydrating your meals. I have done a little of that as well lately. Thanks for watching and the kind comments. Take care.

I am glad you enjoyed the video. It was definitely an awesome trip. Thanks for watching, and take care my friend.

Yes, I believe that is correct.

@@OutdoorWanderer1 Thank you. A group of us are floating Rush to Ships Ferry this weekend 😁. We have had a lot of rain. Right now the river is a little over 5 1/2 ' . Do you happen to know what it was on your trip?

@@OutdoorWanderer1 Thank you so much for sharing!!!

@@trishlovelace7808 I don't remember the levels on this trip. If you happened to watch my video of the year before, high water levels is nothing to mess around with. The Buffalo Outdoor Center has a website with a river level gauge. It is a good resource with it broken down in to green yellow and red. They are also a great resource to call and talk to if you have questions. They watch the river conditions closely and can give good current advice. I hope things work out for you to have a great trip. Stop back in here and let me know how its goes.

Not sure quite how to take your comment. I am from outside the state of Colorado, and would like to think I treated the area with respect . As for people, I always try to go off season and during the week so I can avoid as many people as possible. I saw very few on the trail. I do understand it is getting harder and harder to find solitude these days. We just have to try the best we can, as it is good for the soul. Take care and thanks for visiting the channel.

Are you Ute, Cheyenne, etc? If not maybe check your own privilege? 🤔 😂

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Cool. I hope you had fun. It is a neat spot. Take care.

Thank you for the kind words. It is cool that you got to experience it as well. It is an awesome little loop. Take care!

And thank you for watching. I hope you enjoyed it. It is truly a beautiful place.

Yes they did. It is not uncommon to have them come in to camp at night. You definitely have to have things secured. Lol

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. If you end up visiting there let me know what you thought. I thought it was pretty amazing. Take care!

I was going for dramatic effect. Haha Thanks for watching.

It was the last part of April. The springtime is the best opportunity to be able to float from the beginning. Later in the year often times there isn't as much water, and you have to start further down the river.

@@OutdoorWanderer1 thank you, great video

It was Labor Day week. I'm glad you liked the video. Take care.

It tends to vary greatly based on how fast the water is running and how many hours you want to paddle. We would tend to average anywhere from 15 to 30 miles in a day.

I would say that as long as your body weight plus gear doesn't exceed the max weight listed for the boat, then you would be fine. It sits a little lower than some, but that doesn't change much with added weight. I currently weigh 220 and have had easily in excess of 100 pounds of gear and not had any problems at all. Hope that helps and good luck in your search. Take care.

@@OutdoorWanderer1 I would have barely any gear so maybe 300pds once you add clothes, PFD, paddle etc. Thanks for the reply!

Thank you for the kind words. I am glad you found the information beneficial. Take care.

Awesome! Welcome to the world of kayaking. As for advice on kayaks.kayak equipment, that is a pretty broad subject. If you have any specific questions I am not an expert by any means, but I will try and help or offer an opinion if I can. Don't hesitate to ask. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, be safe out there.