Ever wish you could combine hiking and paddling on a trip by carrying a low weight inflatable boat so when you reach the pond or lake you could paddle across rather than hike around. Or, maybe hike one direction, then paddle (or float) back downstream? Sounds to me like it might make for some interesting vacations. One of the challenges we face as long distance hikers is that return trip – how to get back to the car.
Here’s a blogger who discovered the Alpacka Raft
. It looks intriguing, but still, 4 to 6 pounds is a bit much for my aging body. See what you think. click here
Has anyone tried combining hiking and paddling anywhere in NY State? If so, I’d love to hear your experience.
