"Richard Ferguson" wrote
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Thanks for the comments.

You guys are pointing to bigger boats for tripping, it seems.
13 or 14 feet. The impression that I get is that the bigger
boats are also easier to paddle, but of course you give up some
performance and quick turning. The bigger boats also seem to
be preferred in big water, but not for creeking, makes sense.
I probably lean towards big water instead of creeking.

Mad River Explorer, though it is a little longer than you mention
at 16'. Another good Mad River solo would be the Courier. 14+'
and holds many 100s of pounds of gear. Tough, and runs white
water well. They are hard to find, as they were discontinued
quite awhile back. I was looking for one, but had no luck.