Thanks for the reply. I totally agree but all I am doing is a day trip so I
figure a few short portages for the Barron River is doable. I have been to
Algonquin before by canoe and cannot imagine hauling a sea kayak for any
long portages.

"David Hyndman" wrote in message
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It beats me as to why anyone would want to take a kayak triping in a place
like Algonquin Park. I have seen people try and portage sea kayaks in the
park and quite frankly it looked painful and frustrating. I both canoe and
kayak and I would dream of taking a kayak on a portaging paddling trip. Do
yourself and your companion a favour and leave the kayak at home and get
yourself a proper canoe and portage packs. You will be glad you did.


"brett mackey" wrote in message
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As much as I want to try this river (Barron River in Algonquin Park) I
am
a
little concerned about portaging a sea kayak -Nautaraid Raid II- as some
of
the portages are 400 meters and this kayak weighs about 70 lbs and is
not
exactly easy to carry. There will be two of us but over rocky terrain
maybe
a little more difficult than I wish.

Any opinions or those who have tried this?

Cheers,

Brett