What You Need to Know about Packrafts!

In this video, I explain the basics of packrafting to help people understand why use a packraft? How to use a packraft? Who should use a packraft? and valuable tips for people who already use a packraft.
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[@forestflood5338]

You need to try the MRS Nomad S1D and the Alpacka Valkyrie, those are two packrafts designed more like Kayaks, the former for touring speed and the latter for technical whitewater that maneuvers like a hardshell kayak

[@THE-RIVER-RAT]

I have said for a while now I would love to have one, unfortunately, Thiers is nowhere near to me to run one. Perhaps I will emigrate to the USA. Great information once again Ken

[@jamesongibson1705]

You call the packrafts less durable, which is true, but another way to look at it is that they are easily repairable in the field and at home.

[@robbschnell8784]

I'd also suggest testing an packraft that's actually SPECIFICALLY FOR whitewater like the alpacka gnarwhal....few of us here in alberta have those too..

[@PaddleTV]

Can't wait to!

[@almighty123T]

210 is more than enough. I have 15 expeditions in my alpacaraft. And i regulary ww paddle. No problem. Easy to repair also.
A packraft will not blow up if you lung pump it. Nothing to worry about in my and some Australian packraft guides opinion. I still let som air out sometimes tho, for some reason

[@Chrismzeller]

Packrafting 101:
1) get a packraft with a t-zip
2) don’t bring too much stuff remember you have all your normal backpacking gear PLUS raft, paddles, pfd, helmet, throwbag
3) don’t tie anything to the deck except maybe a small deck bag for a few items you need during the day or it will be too tippy

[@peterharris3096]

Rather suffer a leak in the floor than the tubes, simply because it turns into a floating tarp as its a single air chamber and you are a long way from shore. less likely in deep water though.

[@perfectleveladventurefishi619]

good info

[@PaddleTV]

Cheers!

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

Hey Ken, RogueTober in a couple weeks, you coming?

[@PaddleTV]

Wish I could... no paddling for my shoulder until next year some time.... :(

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

@@PaddleTV
Planning on next year after October 15th. If you’re better, come join us.