Podcast: Packrafting Safety Tips from the Experts Part 1

Seven packrafters with a total of over thirty-five years of experience under their bums share the safety gear they won't be without, skills that have kept them coming back for more, common - and dangerous - mistakes, and real life rescue stories.

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A packraft is an inflatable raft that is light and small enough to carry in a backpack. It is most often used by backpackers as a tool to help them cross terrain that includes rivers. The two types of lightweight packrafts available today are the Sevylor Trail Boat and the Alpacka packraft. The Trail Boat is lighter and much cheaper than Alpacka packrafts, but also significantly less sturdy.

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Mar 10, 2009 at 5:00 pm #1234700

Addie Bedford
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Locale: Montana

Companion forum thread to:

Podcast: Packrafting Safety Tips from the Experts

Mar 12, 2009 at 12:26 pm #1484997

Ryan Stoughton
BPL Member

@txtengu
Locale: Seattle

Why has BPL stopped posting podcasts on iTunes?

Mar 12, 2009 at 5:47 pm #1485096

Jerry Cagle
BPL Member

@xclimber
Locale: Southwest

I've wondered the same thing. I've inquired directly of BPL staff a couple of times in the past, but the situation hasn't changed. I have to say I love the podcasts, and they do a stellar job, but I really miss the convenience of uploading from iTunes.

Mar 12, 2009 at 10:15 pm #1485185

Ryan Jordan
Admin

@ryan
Locale: Central Rockies

We're migrating to a new media server and are currently experiencing some technical issues with our podcast feed for iTunes. Our plan is certainly not to abandon iTunes. Thanks for being patient. — RJ

Mar 13, 2009 at 5:12 am #1485219

Jerry Cagle
BPL Member

@xclimber
Locale: Southwest

Thanks Ryan. Not a problem. It's a free service you're providing, and it's greatly appreciated…!
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