04-03-2012, 05:26 AM
[quote atvaholic]Hi,
I had to revive this thread, after doing some research it seems the trail is too rough/narrow and carrying an inflated tube is asking for trouble.
I do have a 90Liter internal frame back pack, and I was able to atatch the float tube rolled up to the outside to the sleeping bag lashing straps (see atatchment). Unfortuneatly, the tube wont fit inside the paxk.
With the weight of my tube, fins, waders and required gear I am close to 40 lbs. I have carried 35 before with no problem, but this seems ALOT heavier. I am guessing its because of the location of the float tube on the pack. I have tried adjusting, but it seems to be pulling me back....any suggestions?[/quote]
ATV:
There may be a leverage effect causing you to feel more weight, since your 16# tube is mounted where the much lighter sleeping bag would go. So my guess is you have to move the weight to make closer contact with the line of your back.
That means going up or down on the frame with the tube, shortening your excursion so you can lighten the carry load, or finding a bigger bag or lighter pack tube.
Hope this helps.
Pon
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