Best Kayak for Camping - Prijon Yukon Expedition 

I did a lot of research looking for the best expedition kayak and kept coming back to Prijon. I ended up with a 17' Prijon Kodiak and it's exceeded every expectation I had for it. I do longer 3-4-5 day solo camping trips here in Washington state where I need lots of storage and the comfort of a wider cockpit to fish out of. Also the Prijons are blow (thermal) molded instead of roto-mold so they are bullet proof. To your point about the rudder argument; I find it absolutely necessary with this giant boat. Where I have used it without the rudder it's pretty manageable on calm condition day paddles but fully loaded against the current it weathercocks and I'm not too proud to make it easy on myself by dropping the rudder. I like really like that they are the gas-pedal style. My opinion (and many other's) is pound-per-pound Prijons are the toughest Yaks out there with the most storage volume. They are kinda hard to find in the US but they come up for sale occasionally. Stability, comfort, durability, performance with an excellent hull shape, large hatches for larger items to store, blow molded instead of roto and a reasonable weight are defiantly the selling points. I also agree with your number one modification - name your boat. I named mine The Rita. If your a classic Universal monster movie fan you'll get it. Great video, thanks. I did an in-depth review video on a larger Prijon. You can find it on my RU-vid channel.

Always wondered about that unusual bow-Wow lot of room behind seat,people say my dagger has too much room up to bulkhead behind the seat-but i like that as you can get a lot of daily needs in there and access while on water

I remember last year on the New River watching everyone's video and seeing Randy and yourself manipulate that kayak around the river. I knew there was something about that boat. With the Tri Hull that is hands down a game changer. I need to get them River Kings on a rescue mission to see if I can salvage that camera. I like my Yukon now I need to get you working on it before the summer gets here.

Very informative, well done 👍👍👍

Nice rig, man! Well planned out and built boat.

Ein super Kayak für alles !Gruß aus Germany !

Hey Pete, Looks like you got yourself a great boat for your river trips! I noticed you don’t have your compass on the deck anymore. But I guess it’s really not needed on a river. Lol Hope you keep producing the awesome videos! Can’t wait for your next adventure!

When I heard the music for this video, I thought you were going to have an introduction from Barry White ( although he is no longer with us)!! I like the idea of having this boat, and the seat mod would be imperative for me. Awesome video, again.

Watched again after seeing linked in current river video. Awesome boat, but since it's no longer available maybe you'll consider doing a video of 2 or 3 contenders for 2nd best boat for the rest of us.

Wish mine had that under-deck net. Might have to make one. One tip to share; I did the same thing using a cut-to-shape yoga mat for a heel pad but over time it wore out from the friction of sliding into the boat. My fix for that was to go to a Goodwill and purchase an ancient 5mm wet suit for $7.00 and cut the front out of it to fit the floor. The neoprene doesn't wear or rip and it's really comfy. Yakker hacks, had to share.

So I was curious about what boat you guys are paddling, and 10 minutes later I found this video! My first Whitewater boat that I ever purchased was a prion fly. The plastic is definitely tougher! I’m gonna start looking for one of these. When you show the whole I like the way the Stern tapers up towards the rudder Mount. Not so much of a keel. Much more maneuverable with the Rudder up!

Great vid as always. I have the general observations. My prijon Rudder is slightly different design from yours, maybe a later model.

That yak is one sexy beast, especially with all those cool mods. I've never paddled that style of kayak yet. That Adventure Outdoor sticker from whoever that guy is might keep the boat from sinking but it will probably attract Sasquatch on kayak camping trips. Be careful.

Let me tell you all about this awesome boat [ time passes ] .. oh and by the way they don't make them anymore. :-D :-D Glad I knew that going in!

I was wondering what is the compass you usually have on the front hatch lid and how do you attach it? I really like that hull design seems like it would perform nicely in I variety of different river conditions.

Good review! Looks like an excellent kayak too. I have been looking for a Yukon on the used market for a while now. Best I can tell it would be easier to find a gold plated kayak than a used Yukon. Speaking of Alpha Stickers......How does one go about getting a River Kings sticker? Thanks Pete!

What did you use to secure your heel pad down and anything that you would do different. Besides putting a Alpha sticker below your left heel. Thanks

Nice job with the vid. What is the make and model of your deck bag? Did you ever have any issues with your compartments leaking? Thanks and good job.

I know you recommend the RPC3 performance tour and adventure tour paddles for use with the Yukon. Do you have any suggestions for a good alternate since the RPC3 has limited availability? Thanks!

Hey Pete! I just picked up a used Yuke a few days ago that I'm getting started on restoring and outfitting. Upgrading from a Perception Pescador 12 for some faster moving water and longer trips. Quick question for you, though. What kind of spray skirt do you use when paddling this boat?

I've been watching the market for one of these for a few years now. They are hard to come by! I've seen Touryaks from time to time and I may end up with one of those. That being said, what is everyone else using for their camping adventures? I'm using a WS Alto. It's from the same era as the Yukon Expedition, it has a bit of a keel but not as pronounced as the newer kayaks. It's great but could use a bit more internal volume.

Hey Pete, been watching your videos and getting inspired. As it seems nearly impossible to find the Prijon Yukon these days, would you have any other recommendation for camping? I’m considering the Dagger Stratos or WS Tsunami, but trying to get some other ideas.

Funny, "I don't know why the y left heel pad is wore out .... clearly you were drifting Right ! LOL !

Hey Pete, what type of foam did you make the seat back out of? I'm sure it's closed cell and is firm if not ridged. My Wilderness systems seat doesn't adjust forward enough to give the lumbar support I need. A source for the foam would be great but the type is most important because that seems very durable.

I have been looking at Prijon kayaks is the Enduro 450 or 380 close to the Yukon ? I’m looking to camp with it and do up to class 3 whitewater? Thank you in advance

What is the closest boat to this one if they stopped selling it? Any help would be greatly appreciated thank you👍

Just came upon this. Have you paddled the Dagger Stratos 14.5? If so, how do they compare?

Alright, so my question is this...if you had a blank slate...would you do anything differently? Getting ready to start working on mine. I hardly got to get it in the water last year...that has to change this year. HAS to...

Back again lol! The part for the gopro pole at the back what is it called? Ram ball? Does it come with everything ball, pole etc? Where did you get it? Your channel should have 100K sub by now. Maybe reach out to your favorite equipment sellers and get a kick back or sponsors. That way you can make more videos cheers.

I have a GoPro 3 resting on the bottom of a river or 2. Question were to get some good bungee cord?! Is that SF Crest on top?

Yep...watching this one, too. LOL!

What do you think about sit on top kayaks for the rivers you do? I love the easy in/easy out of the sit on. I have the WS Tarpon 140 & 160 kayaks with rudder, and a Jackson Cuda 12 (no rudder). I have thought about getting a sit in for certain trips but still just love the easy entry/exit of a good sit on top. I end up thinking that sit inside is really good for whitewater and sea kayaking. I fall in the middle, but end up doing a touch of both, so I go for a faster sit on.

Curious what years the Yukon was made?

What did you mount your gps to Nana with?

Curious, What voltaic system are you using?

Uummm. I’m not sure but I can’t help but think that Greg just got threw under the bus. And for anyone looking for a Yukon their ain’t many out there and they are proud of them when they are, as they should be.

Here are the mods I have done on mine. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-E3l3oQ4O1CM.html The one big change I want to make from my mod is to change the back seat rest band. Maybe to prijons newer higher back rest.

Greg?

Myth number 2 😂😂😂😕...I see what you did there.....