overdubbed,
I fish from a Wood River Stealthrider SE that is a "V" tube, light & very packable. I second the advice to "tether" your fins to the ankles...learned by experience...even if you buy floating fins. I invested in a 2 way pump..it pumps air in (OR out) on the up AND downstroke. It is really fast & efficient, & if I'm correct, you can pick them up for around $20.00. You'll love tubing...get a U or V tube.
Mike