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Appreciate the kind words jasonjohnson9403👍. I got over making YT vids a few yrs. ago and decided it's more fun adventuring without feeling the need to record & upload to this platform. Thanks for finding an interest in my old vids...maybe I'll try doing it again someday on another platform like Gab or Rumble. Take care!

Thanks for the kind words Tim. I appreciate that very much. One of these days I'll get back to uploading videos on YT. It's a lot of fun (& Work) but the interaction with viewers keeps it interesting and it's fun to share! Thanks again for taking the time!👍

There is a massive overhang near the natural bridge near Hurricane Creek that would be perfect. I did not notice any caves, but they are very likely there...I was just focused on the terrain near the trail. The only way to loop this hike would be to use the high water bypass trail as the loop, then end up back at BP Bridge. There is so much cool stuff (rocks, caves, creek, bluffs some perfect for cave-man'n it) on the other side (Eastern) of Hurricane creek. This trip I went from BP bridge to the campground at Fairview. Its an awesome place with lots to explore!

Hey David, I agree about the Go Pro's. The sound sux & they only seem good for high action/speed visuals, not so much.....floating. I had a pick up at the end of this trip, paddling back would definitely not be fun.

Sweet! How was the trip?

@@PeteBraginton absolutely amazing! We went from Steel Creek to Gilbert. I’m going back in October to finish the river from Gilbert to Buffalo City. Your video was the inspiration for this trip. Thank you!

It's called the " Covert Cooler". It's made for golfers. A sneaky way to hide beer in the golf shoe compartment of your golf bag. Holds about 9 cans...or whatever else you wanna throw in there. Great for behind the yak seat!

@@PeteBraginton thank you!!!

Strange... Maybe WS is updating or changing the Aspire all together? Seems like that design has been out for a few years, maybe they are releasing another version of the Aspire soon? Did you try austinkayak.com or ack.com...might have some left.

@@PeteBraginton I just checked and they will have them back in stock on April 15, 2021. And if they get them on the 15, many other stores probably will get them. I'm out in Sunny Southern California and there probably lots of places that will have them. Thanks for the review and thanks for the link...... Rick

Hey Cas, The main difference between the Aspire 100 vs. the 105 is about 3 more inches of cockpit space, and a capacity increase of about 50 lbs. Other than that, the hulls on both sizes are mostly identical. If you feel cramped in the 100, you will not likely feel that much more room in the 105. Both are adequate for adults with the 105 having a slightly larger cockpit opening, a bit more capacity & a slightly longer hull.

@@PeteBraginton Awesome, thanks for the advice.

Oh and subscribed too 🤪🤘

I know right!!! I'm pretty sure I've been somewhat instrumental in selling a few of these to viewers since posting my videos. Wish WS would show some love 🤪. Anyway, thanks for your comment & enjoy your new Aspires!!!

Those are either Ettore or Pulex bucket hangers. Pretty old nowadays but may still be available somewhere. Holds a mop on the inside w/ a squeegee opposite that on the outside. Think I got it from JRacenstien.com

@@PeteBraginton thanks for replying to my comment on such an old video!

Aspire 100

Hey Don, thanks for the inquiry. In a nutshell....My Dad got sick, been taking care of him until he passed. Wife's condition has worsened...need to be around to care for her. China virus closed my business for 80+ days...recovering still. Not much time to get outside ☹. You Tube censors important info. yet promotes all kinds of ridiculous biased video content..hard for me to support one of the many enemies of the people. If I get released back into the wild anytime soon, doubt I will be making videos...just want to enjoy life. Take care & God bless!👍🇺🇸

Totally understand brother god bless you and your family!

Hey Christopher, Thanks for sitting through the video! You bring up some great points so I thought I'd share my 2 cents. Here it is in a nutshell... ● Spend the $800-1200 on a nice yak. Better quality plastics, more useable features, more comfort options (<<<most important!) more durability, cool factor, all that stuff. You can drag a good yak up & down the gravel bar all day and it will never compromise the hull or performance at all. They are made for it. Compare to big box store yaks...you can FEEL the difference. ● Sit in as many different yaks as you can b4 you buy. Try different manufacturers if possible. Comfort in the cockpit is crucial. If its not comfy....you won't enjoy time on the water = kayak in garage😁 ●You're over 6'. The Aspire 100 is OUT (too small 4 you). The 105 is the same boat w/ slightly larger dimensions, might fit u better( can u sit in one?) ●10' boats aren't considered "fast" really. However, what they lack in speed, they gain in maneuverability/stability which is great for small twisty rivers w/ some obsticles/ rapids. ●Skegs. They are a must IMO. Better tracking & A BIG HELP when its windy. Plus, keeps the shorter 10' yaks from yawing side to side during paddle strokes. Rock jams in the skeg are infrequent and can be avoided, not a big deal. ● Judging by the type of water you paddle and features you're looking for I would ponder these options: Wilderness Systems Aspire 105. WS Pungo... its 12' but might fit you better. Dunno. Perception Zydeco Old Town Loon If you're feeling frisky, then: Dagger Katana Liquid Logic Remix Jackson Rogue Those would be my short list with the WS Aspire being my personal pick >>>IMO most comfy seat, SUPER stable( no Eskimo rolls in this thing!), roomy cockpit (that I could get in&out of & fit a sprayskirt ), SKEG, under $1000 leaves extra $ for paddle, PFD, accessories....its just a great overall yak for the type of paddling I do! If you are going more big water, class III-IV whitewater stuff and still want cargo area for camping the Remix or Rogue would be my choice no question. Hope that was somewhat helpful if you have any other questions lemme know. Float On!

@@PeteBraginton Thanks so much for taking the time to respond to my question and for all the valuable information you provided me with. I took your advice and drove 60 miles to get to the nearest Wilderness System dealer that had these yaks in stock. I was able to sit in the Aspire 100 and 105 , and the Pongo 105. You were correct as to the fit for my height in the 100. I was able to move my legs freely in and out of the boat without issue, but I still felt just a little cramped. The Aspire 105 provided that extra space needed to feel just a little more free to move and stretch. I found the Pogo 105 to have even a little more room and actually felt a little more comfortable sitting wise, but they both use the same seating system, so this could be because they were both adjusted differently and not fine tuned to my posture. The Pogo has a very nice designed dashboard which can be very user friendly; furthermore, the Pogo has a split V hull which may make it a little faster, but would cause it to feel less stable with more rocking motion. The Aspire has a flat bottom and the skeg which you demonstrated in you video, so it appears it would be a much better choice for stability. Guess I need to weight the pros and cons to conclude what's more important to me, but at the moment I am leaning towards the Aspire...as you mentioned..."no Eskimo rolls!" Also, you have given me some other brands I am not familiar with which to investigate. Thanks so much for you video, and for sharing you knowledge and opinions with me. I feel confident that because of this I will make a better educated and wise choice in the end. I subscribed to your channel and plan to view some more of your videos in the near future. Best of kayaking adventures to you :)

Glad you enjoyed, it's a great little river to float! 4 days would be ample (Marble》Trigger, roughly 34 miles) without having to do big mile days. I would suggest keeping an eye on the river gauge...anything around 4'-6' is great from M. to T.G. and will give you an average of 3-4 mph. depending if you wanna paddle or drift. NOTE: beware of the low water bridge @ Marshall Ford, it can be dangerous at certain water levels...there's a safe portage on river left to easily avoid the bridge. Have an awesome float!

@@PeteBraginton thanks for the advice! River is lookin pretty high right now. According to the gauge, it's looking promising for Friday!We do have some rain coming through this weekend, but it looks like it should be scattered storms. Would you say that this river rises quickly and high? Don't mind camping for a day or so to wait for the water levels to lower if we do get some bad weather while we are on the float

@@basedbro2578 Yep, the Kings River fills up fast and then drops fast. Especially from Marble to Rockhouse (most gradient change on the upper section). Seeing the forecast for this weekend , levels should hold given the ground is totally saturated. Fri. - Sun. look like perfect levels...lotsa rain Mon. though. My guess, it will be 4.5 - 5' on the gauge by Fri.》perfect conditions! May want to bring a tarp incase of T storms, but its looking hit or miss. Float On!

Viable option, yes... but nothing beats a ground bean

Yep, the Platy "scoop" was an old 1L bag. It froze and the spout ripped off at the threads when I tried to open it.(4× durability....not so sure) As for not using the funnel end, that would work well for moving water with flow. The bottom (closed) half of the bag allows to dip into or extract water from a small or non moving source. I do agree, Sawyer bags are junk.