A Packraft – a simple, robutes backpackboat to have always. Usable for all adventures on the go…

What distinguishes a Packraft?

Packrafts are light.

Packrafts made of tear-resistant, TPU-coated nylon have between 2 and 4 kg and a packing size that allows transport in the backpack. Comparable boats made of PVC or rubber easily weigh twice as much to three times and often require a boat car for transport.

With the Packraft you can easily get to places that are unreachable with other boats. Packrafts can also be used without a car. Even the bike transport at the Packraft is not a problem (bike rafting).

Packrafts are robust.

The polyurethane-coated nylon fabric is tear-resistant, puncture-resistant and abrasion-resistant, aging-resistant and UV-resistant. The common PVC cannot keep up here. PU Nylon is also much more environmentally friendly than PVC.

PU Nylon can be easily and permanently repaired in case of cases – even on the go.

Packrafts are simple.

Packrafts consist essentially of a hose and the floor. A pac force is ready to run in less than 10 minutes and does not even require a pump. Packrafts are inflated by means of a bubble bag. After a few pumping operations, the boat is ready.

The driving characteristics of the Packrafts are good-natured and forgiving compared to kayaks. In the white water, it’s hard to capsize a pac power.

Packrafts are versatile.

Packrafts can be used in a wide variety of waters: from the lake to the gentle river to the raging white water. A Packraft feels at home everywhere. Packrafts can also be adapted for different waters.

And what are the disadvantages?

Packrafts clearly also have disadvantages against other types of boats:

Wind susceptibility

Due to its wide design and height, Packrafts are prone to wind. On open waters, therefore, they are slow in wind.

Straight-running & Speed

The width and relatively short length reduces the speed compared to a solid-state kayak. Packrafts also tend to turn slightly in paddle movements. This behaviour has great advantages on the river, because the boat is very manoeuvrable as a result, but this is a disadvantage for long straight-line trips.

As a newcomer, however, you quickly learn which technique to use most efficiently.

The boat loading at the bow and a mounted fin (Skeg) provide a strong stabilization of the pac force when used on shallow waters.

Price

Compared to PVC boats, Packrafts seem expensive. The material and the way of production ensure that the Packraft is a pleasure for many years. As a result, the higher acquisition costs are quickly put into perspective.