Float tube transporting

NSBassin · 1 Float tube transporting Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:53 pm

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What does everybody use to transport your float tube and keep everything together? I've seen an outcast bag but don't want to spend 75 bucks for it. Any ideas? Want to be able to fit everything into it so i can just grab the bag and go. Thanks!

jeffcpr · 2 Re: Float tube transporting Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:57 pm

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I normally keep my tube inflated and just stick in the back of my truck when I go. Of course, I think a lot of guys use totes large totes to store there tubes and extras. Let see what everyone else has to say, and welcome to the forum.

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Alakai · 3 Re: Float tube transporting Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:51 pm

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I just use a large plastic container. Tube fits just fine in that and both in the back of my Tucson. Keeps all the water that may drip off in the bottom so does not seep through and no worries about getting in my car.

Big Jake · 4 Re: Float tube transporting Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:58 am

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I'm with Alakai here. I've got a tote that fits it all. Keeps your vehicles free from dirt, sand, and water. When I have to transport it in the back of my truck I tie strap the lid down. Just remember when u get home to take everything out to dry or it will mildew and mold.

GT · 5 Re: Float tube transporting Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:12 am

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Everything tube in a a bag, but not my Savage Gear tube. To much hassle to inflate, deflate. I have a Ford Explorer, seats down, tarp and slide tube in, bag and rods.........GT

SP Dan · 6 Re: Float tube transporting Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:06 pm

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I pre-pack all of my gear into my inflated tube's pockets; w/ rod rack attached, and it fits straight into my 4-runner. I can normally launch within 5 minutes of arriving at my launch.

I carry 3 litters of fresh bottled water with me and I rinse off my tube and feet when finished.
Inside my 4-runner I have a Weather Guard liner and I spread out a double sized beach towel over the liner to catch anything that I missed during the rinse.

Also, I never deflate my float tube.

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TobyB · 7 Re: Float tube transporting Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:43 pm

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I have a caddis carry all bag that has my waders, tube and rod holders then I have another bag with my fins and pump. I also have to use a small bag for the foam. The tube will not fit with the foam in the tube. Its not as bad as it seems when i put everything together the night before i go.

Guest · 8 Re: Float tube transporting Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:23 am

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I pack everything into my duffel bag. I wash off everything right after, or when I get home. After it dries, I pack it into a duffel bag. Can hold everything I need and doesn't get too heavy.

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