If you want to push into class three than you want more of a "playboat". I
really wouldn't consider a probe 14 to be a cutting edge playboat. (I'm
thinking Ocoee or Mohawk"s 10' rodeo. The 14 would be a good choice. You
want the volumn for camping. My wife and I have done week long trips on
class 3+ water fully self contained with a Whitesell 14 and a Mad River ME
(15') (Middle fork Salmon. Klamath, Rogue, Etc.