Klymit LiteWater Dinghy (End of Life?)

Thanks, that seems interesting. But the topic name made me think of a very poor Viking-style funeral.

Dang, for $60 I may have to give it a go. Seems prefect for alpine lakes.

I couldn’t resist and ordered one. At that price it’s a no brainer.

I’ve used mine as a “lightering craft” when mooring a power boat offshore (after nosing up to shore to toss the gear and most people off).  It’s very compact and in that setting you can bring an electric pump powered off 12 volts to inflate it.

They’ve also got several sizes of 0F and 20F sleeping bags marked down to $32-39. Not UL, but lightweight at 2.5 to 3.5 pounds.

Alpine lakes is what I had in mind too.    Now to find a paddle thats cheap, and fits the  bill.

Suggestions?

Looks ok- https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Elements-UltraliteLite-4-Piece-Aluminum/dp/B00YFPS7OC/ref=asc_df_B00YFPS7OC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14562649554335559504&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029626&hvtargid=pla-2281435181498&psc=1&mcid=61dbd1456717385697ac164115cf028d&hvocijid=14562649554335559504-B00YFPS7OC-&hvexpln=73&gad_source=1

Jay: Back in my wooden kayak building days, I made some very light and very cheap paddles starting with a 1 x 2 from Home Depot and the same 1/8″ 3-ply “door skins” I built the boats from, plus some epoxy to join them and varnish to coat them.  For ultimate low cost and lower than commercial paddle weight, I’d again start with a knot-free 1 x 2, jigsaw a curve for each blade, round the edges, and affix corrugated plastic sign material (“Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!” or from your least favorite political candidate) for the blades themselves.  About $3 of parts.

I prefer a more “Aleut” style of paddle with longer narrower blades for flat water.  They have plenty of propulsion once under way, although not as much initial thrust (which is important for white-water kayaks)

Thanks Dave.     I have too many DYI projects, or should I say all the parts of too many DIY projects in the garage.  But he idea of sticking the head of both US president candidates under water at a very regular basis is appealing.

Well I got the Klymit Dinghy. Man to I need a pump for this. The pump sack takes forever and don’t even try to blow it up-the port it too big and unless you like passing out, just don’t do it ;).