My husband bought a Dewalt blower for mine. He already had the batteries for a radio, a torque wrench and drill drivers. I love it. I have had my Cumberland for over 7 years. I can tell you it is very durable. I have drug it over gravel and branches, it has handled everything. It still looks brand new. I fly fish so the higher I am on the water the better. I throw a single square boat cushion on the seat for elevation and comfort. Works great and nice for when the spring/fall water gets cooler here in Michigan. I even made an anchor for it out of a zip tie tube, cement and eye bolt. It stores perfectly in the large side pockets. When I backpack in to a lake the pocket on the back of the seat cinches down tight enough to hold my fins. Enjoy your tube. Tight lines!
Awesome! These are all very good tips! I plan on backpacking with it next summer, hopefully when the world gets back in order. All our forests have been closed for the last 3 weeks due to fire. I've packed it a mile or so and I love how compact it gets and how it holds everything I need. It's good to hear this should last a long time. Thank you and tight lines!
I was in mine all day yesterday in some pretty high winds and it is still holding up. I did upgrade to some new force fins recently and it made a huge difference.
@@HugDeeznueces it packs into about the size of the seat. Roughly 20"x25"x15" and weighs 14lbs. It has backpack straps when folded so you can carry it on your back. It is a massive box, but it doesn't have to be.
I have a small leak at the seam on the left side. It's not bad, but it's just an inconvenience. I'll probably replace it before summer, but other than that, I haven't had any issues and that includes quite a few trips packing it in or traveling with it on road trips.
@@badb0iie622 it's a little bulky, but I can strap it up pretty good on my bike rack. It packs pretty well on your back, too. I recommend some good bungees to wrap it all up tight.
Yeah, I've used it quite a bit and spent a lot of time in it this summer. I have a slow leak I need to fix on one side, but it's still holding up. I plan on making some more float tube videos, but it's just so nice to be out there and not worry about a UA-cam audience. It's kind of my escape.
@@BiggameTechJourney thanks! It's also a lot easier to transport. We have a 12ft kayak and that thing is a beast to move around, but it's a lot nicer when the wind picks up. You could split the difference and go with a pontoon? But they can be pricey, too.
@@BiggameTechJourney thanks! Just stick with it and keep it fun! There's nothing wrong with a break every once in a while. Life happens and mental health is important, too!
What blower is that?
@@RoadandReel Just bought one. Can't wait to rip some lip on my new float tube. Thx dude.
@@RoadandReel Super bummed it didn't come with a battery. But ohh well
Milwaukee M18, sorry it didn't come with the battery. I think the battery is more expensive than the blower! 😄
My husband bought a Dewalt blower for mine. He already had the batteries for a radio, a torque wrench and drill drivers. I love it. I have had my Cumberland for over 7 years. I can tell you it is very durable. I have drug it over gravel and branches, it has handled everything. It still looks brand new. I fly fish so the higher I am on the water the better. I throw a single square boat cushion on the seat for elevation and comfort. Works great and nice for when the spring/fall water gets cooler here in Michigan. I even made an anchor for it out of a zip tie tube, cement and eye bolt. It stores perfectly in the large side pockets. When I backpack in to a lake the pocket on the back of the seat cinches down tight enough to hold my fins. Enjoy your tube. Tight lines!
Awesome! These are all very good tips! I plan on backpacking with it next summer, hopefully when the world gets back in order. All our forests have been closed for the last 3 weeks due to fire. I've packed it a mile or so and I love how compact it gets and how it holds everything I need. It's good to hear this should last a long time. Thank you and tight lines!
Just got one after my Sabe float tube packed it in. Lov’in it so far.
I was in mine all day yesterday in some pretty high winds and it is still holding up. I did upgrade to some new force fins recently and it made a huge difference.
Great video...thanks for sharing.
That's a big ass box. Does it pack small?????
@@HugDeeznueces it packs into about the size of the seat. Roughly 20"x25"x15" and weighs 14lbs. It has backpack straps when folded so you can carry it on your back. It is a massive box, but it doesn't have to be.
I want one!
have you have to do any patching through out you time with it?
I have a small leak at the seam on the left side. It's not bad, but it's just an inconvenience. I'll probably replace it before summer, but other than that, I haven't had any issues and that includes quite a few trips packing it in or traveling with it on road trips.
@@RoadandReel can you backpack it when its not inflated and ride a bike to fishing location ,,,or is to bulky?
@@badb0iie622 it's a little bulky, but I can strap it up pretty good on my bike rack. It packs pretty well on your back, too. I recommend some good bungees to wrap it all up tight.
ty for your help,, do u have a video of it on your bike posted? if so can u link me please
@@badb0iie622 I don't, but I can rig it up and post a picture on my Instagram if you like this weekend.
Did you even ride float tube great reviews I don’t see any video you using just wondering
Yeah, I've used it quite a bit and spent a lot of time in it this summer. I have a slow leak I need to fix on one side, but it's still holding up. I plan on making some more float tube videos, but it's just so nice to be out there and not worry about a UA-cam audience. It's kind of my escape.
@@RoadandReel oh great review tho might go with float tube or kayak but leaning float tube a lot cheaper lol
@@BiggameTechJourney thanks! It's also a lot easier to transport. We have a 12ft kayak and that thing is a beast to move around, but it's a lot nicer when the wind picks up. You could split the difference and go with a pontoon? But they can be pricey, too.
@@RoadandReel anyway Congrat late just found your channel 1k I’m grisly slowly get there took super long break but I’m grind it now hard keep it up
@@BiggameTechJourney thanks! Just stick with it and keep it fun! There's nothing wrong with a break every once in a while. Life happens and mental health is important, too!
I want one.