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I have a super duper puma that I use to run week or so long trips. I have a 4 bay NRS frame and it works just fine. Dry box was the hardest to find, and unless you have it custom made, Frontier Play is the only source I found for a 30" dry box. I have 9' or 9.5' oars (been skiing all winter I can't remember). The Canyon Outfitter 75 cooler fits perfect but the Yeti should be fine. I'm currently toying with the idea of adding sideboards and would be curious to see how other folks rig their Pumas.

 

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Nice setup EatFish4Life! My setup is constantly changing to match the trip and whether I'm fishing or not.

I looked around and found a photo of my boat rigged for a 5 day Smith River trip. Added the captains box and a 25L Yeti and left the fishing seat on.

 

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How decent are Frontier Play boxes? Or, do I need to fork out $500+ for a box that will fit this?

You get what you pay for? They're decent for a chinese made box. I know several folks who have used them for years and I think a couple had to get some cracks welded after several seasons of heavy use. My box seems decently made and haven't had any issues with it and planning on getting a second this year. If you temper expectations I think they are worth it.

 

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Thank you for the feedback! I ended up getting a River Rat dry box from Cascade River Gear this morning. I believe they are made in Oregon. It's a true 30" box so it'll be a tight fit but will maximize what little space there is between the tubes.

That River Rat box looks sweet, but my wallet is glad I didn't find it before the FrontierPlay. Might have to save up a little extra and get one as my second box.

 

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I've always known that knot as a double fisherman's knot. Very handy knot to know