ratagonia said:
Ingenuity. Imagination. Cogitation!
The Supai pool toys also work. Linking 3 or 4 packs together with inflated drybags within, also works. In all cases using ‘rafts’, it usually takes two swimmers pushing the raft against the wall to prevent the raft from gliding away from the wall. If climbing off the raft does not work, a ‘pack-toss’ from the raft is likely to work, though the tosser is likely to end up in the water.
I think the real question is, do you or do you not find the problem-solving involved in canyoneering interesting?
Tom Click to expand…
ratagonia
Supai pool toy – 1-1/4 lbs.
Jus’ sayin’…
ratagonia
Maybe, but we have done it in hard mode off the pool toys before. But we did carry hooks.
You are already carrying a raft, albeit a small one. Hook a number of packs together, put a bunch of air in your drybags, and you have a pretty solid raft.
Personally, I like my pack being “floaty” so I bring larger drybags than really necessary. If people are frugal on bringing drybag extra volume, they will be in a less-advantageous position.
T
Evan Christensen
Problem solving is my favorite part of a canyon. I like just enough basic information to be safe but too much info deflates the challenge and reward.