Packrafting Bents Basin

[jeremy089786]

Hi Guys,

For any of you keen on packrafting, Bents basin is a good place to get your skills up for those around Sydney, especially with all this rain at the moment.

A quick report and some pics below:

http://hiking26.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/packrafting-bents-basin-grade-2-3.html#!/2012/04/packrafting-bents-basin-grade-2-3.html

[HitchHiking]

nice stuff jeremy. good to see the self bailing working. Do yu reckon larger eyelets would work and maybe avoid tearing?

[jeremy089786]

Hey Evan,

Yeah the self bailer is doing well, though I think after 3-4 months and too many pool trials the raft may be getting to the end of its tether. Indeed, I reckon the larger holes are the way to go and indeed eyelets would work much better. I might try and punch a couple in when I get the right tools in a couple of weeks.

I might try this guy out at the Cox's or Bents again this weekend. You keen to come along?

[HitchHiking]

Sounds like you have got your moneys worth from it! ha. WOUld love to come along but have a bunch of things to get through this weekend. Have the ANZAC day mid week walk planned though.
Have good one though eh.

[jeremy089786]

Those interested in packrafting may also like this:

http://hiking26.blogspot.com.au/2012/04 ... e-3-4.html

Cheers,

Jeremy.

[jeremy089786]

Back again with a better raft:

http://hiking26.blogspot.com.au/2013/05 ... -037m.html

[Lizzy]

What a great little trip- did this on Saturday with water level at about 0.27m. It forms a nice loop with a walk in along a fire trail and then paddle back to the start Had some fun on the rapids- here are a few pics

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[Lizzy]

Here's a little video of the trip for anyone interested
https://vimeo.com/114501649
Cheers
Lizzy

[Onestepmore]

Great pics Lizzy

[Bluegum Mic]

Looks like an awesome day out