We have a 2016 Yukon yak with a whitewater deck and cargo fly we’d consider selling. It’s blue with the newer style seat and bigger butt. Let me know if you’re interested. We’re located in Utah.

A few examples of people using Scout-sized boats: http://forrestmccarthy.blogspot.com/2013/10/labyrinth-canyon.html https://outlivingblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/19/dirty-devil-hikeraft/ https://outlivingblog.wordpress.com/2013/07/17/threelabyrinthhorseshoe/ https://outlivingblog.wordpress.com/2014/06...

I like it. It definitely packs smaller (easily fits in the top of my HMG Porter 4400), and I've been able to use it on Alpine lakes, the Dirty Devil, the Escalante, Stillwater (Green/Colorado), the Bear, the Provo, and the Weber. I bought a horseshoe seat bottom (5 oz) that I can throw in there, whi...

This may be of limited use because my CY is Vectran, but here's a pic of it next to a similarly-folded old model Fjord Explorer (about the size of a Llama or Mule folded up). I don't think the Vectran likely impacts its folded size by much if anything. Sorry about the crappy pics... all I had on my ...

Yes, "To each his own..." sounds like the pinnacle of intolerance.

Wow, looks like an amazing trip, but I have to say that it really bums me out to see a bike in some of those places. It may meet the letter of the law as you say, but I prefer to see bikes stay on existing trails. But to each his own... at least until the regs change.

We did 2.5 (CFS, not feet) in February 2015. You pick up water from Boulder Creek and elsewhere that helps by the time you put in at Fence/Neon. Have fun!

Is this boat still available?

Floated the DD 3 times. The Scout would be better than the Supai for durability (important for dragging on the DD), but you'll have less flotation than in a full-sized boat (e.g., Yak or Llama), which means you'll sit lower in the water and likely drag more. A full-sized boat might be a better fit i...

Floated the DD 3 times. The Scout would be better than the Supai for durability (important for dragging on the DD), but you'll have less flotation than in a full-sized boat (e.g., Yak or Llama), which means you'll sit lower in the water and likely drag more. A full-sized boat might be a better fit i...

Interesting boat... looking forward to your post-GC review!

Anyone have any experience with Salomon Geckos (http://www.backcountry.com/salomon-rx-gecko-shoe-mens?ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6Z2Vja286MToyOmdlY2tv&skid=SAL2478-DETRD-S85)? I've been looking for a shoe that I can use for a one-shoe approach to packrafting trips (i.e., backpack/float/camp). My goal is ...

What do folks know about the new Alpacka sterns for 2014? Their site says 3" longer and that the difference is only noticeable in Class 3+ water. Anyone try one of these yet? If so, what's your take?

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Thanks for the information, Aiyana! Sounds like it might not hurt to tie on an extra dromedary bag or something in addition to what's in my pack and then bring the filter and collapsible bucket to augment that. Thanks again!

Thanks for the feedback, DD. You're the third person who's recommended river boots/closed-toe shoes, so it sounds like the Chacos are out. Any recommendations on a specific boot that would be good? I was thinking maybe NRS ATBs, but maybe something that laces up would be better to help keep them on ...

All, A group of friends and I are putting together a Dirty Devil River trip for late-March/early-April (flows willing). I'm in the process of pulling together all the gear I'll need and have some questions, mainly regarding what to wear. I'm currently leaning towards wearing a 3mm NRS farmer john wi...

Do you know what model year your Alpaca is?

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i'm in the US (Utah). it's a red, 2011 unrigged explorer. i paid $895 plus $9 shipping. it's been used about 6 or 8 times on lakes and one time on class ii. i'm not sure what a fair price is (i see that they're currently $805 new on sale, so below that). i also got the skeg for the bottom which is d...

we got an unrigged explorer last summer with the idea of sharing it for two people for lakes and gentle rivers. while it's been great, and two people fit, we wish we'd gone with two alpacas now, because it's more versatile and fun. that'd be my suggestion (unless you wanna buy our UE, hahaha).

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Thanks, Esben! I'm right at 5'8" so I'm on the line between an Alpaca and a Yak. This is helpful as we make our decision.
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hey folks, i currently have an unrigged explorer and am thinking about getting two smaller boats (more fun, flexible for two people). in reviewing the alpacka site specs pages, i see the alpaca listed as 70.5", the yukon yak as 87", and the llama as 93" in length. the scout is listed as 64" in lengt...

tothewest, with only one occupant, the bow didn't so much rise (i.e. out of the water), but it leveled out. if you see the photo i posted, having a front occupant sorta made the bow sit low in the water, but with only one, it just rides flat. so i guess it "rose" a little, but not to the point of li...

not sure how to do this (new here), but hopefully here's a pic of the UE in action:

tothewest, we tried several configurations: passenger in the bow facing the paddler w/ feet crossed; same but w/ knees up/feet on the floor; and both facing forward/knees up/feet flat. i'd previously tried what i believe was about a 2009 yak (maybe alpaca, but in any case w/o the big butt and pointy...

tothewest, i was just in your same, uh, boat (sorry). i'm 5'8" and wanted a boat that my girlfriend and i could keep in the car for occasions when we might stumble across a lake or slow river on our frequent road trips. i opted for the unrigged explorer, but was worried about it being too large when...