Packraft learning ...

Things I learned on the first packraft trip (in order of thought rather than anything) …

1. They give approaches / access to areas otherwise difficult.
2. Dry bags are your friend (double bag important stuff).
3. Paddle too hard and you simply spin round in circles.
4. Paddle too light and you won’t go anywhere fast.
5. 1.67km per hour is not a bad average to plan on.
6. Open water solo crossings are scary!
7. A buoyancy aid is essential.
8. Inflation tubes or bags are preferable to blowing up the raft by mouth only.
9. The last bit of fill pressure needs to come from your lungs!
10. Packrafts cope better with rough water than I would have thought.
11. Boston valves are great.
12. Good to inflate then leave for a bit whilst you sort the rest of your kit.
13. Packrafts are great fun !

Getting ready to cross Loch Maree