I've always borrowed the solo canoes I've used and around 30# is a pleasant walk in the park no matter the yoke design. The most interesting one was not adjustable which was fine by me. The thing I liked about it was it was cut to size and the attachment was a half a hinge on both ends that corresponded to the other half of each hinge attached to the gunnels. Line 'em up and stick in the hinge pins. No guessing on placement. I found that the snaps from old metal stringers worked better and were not so easily lost. ;) No idea what the pads were like.

So many people I know tie in rods and thwart bags, finders and whatevers and also wear a pack when portaging their canoes. I've often considered just balancing the light ones on my head but then I'd have to hand carry the yoke plus my hair would get messed up so…