Alpacka rafts are truly durable for their size and weight. The main tube is made of urethane-coated nylon and the floor is made of urethane-coated ballistic nylon. They "give" when hitting obstacles, reducing potential damage. Pack rafts regularly endure impacts with brush, rocks, logs, barnacles and other obstacles. However, they are not invulnerable; most punctures are "pinholes." We see about one big tear per year in our entire fleet. Our fabric is chosen to be durable, packable and lightweight. Inflatable boats of all types must always be used with care. A serious puncture can immerse you immediately in whatever body of water you're in. We recommend you never pack raft any stretch of water you aren't capable of swimming.

To help choose the boat size you need click here for raft sizing information.

Alpaca

The Alpaca (4 lbs.) is our shortest and lightest pack raft – it provides the best fit for paddlers under 5 feet 8 inches tall (1.73 meters). The Alpaca is a great choice for smaller paddlers and adventure racers who put a premium on lightweight and small pack size. It can be an excellent fishing boat for remote mountain lakes and is quick to inflate when you need to ford a river. The Alpaca is a tight squeeze for anyone taller than 6 feet (1.83 meters).

Yukon Yak

The Yukon Yak (4 lbs. 7 oz.) is our most versatile pack raft. It provides a snug fit for paddlers who range between 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) and 6 feet (1.83 meters) tall. It lets smaller paddlers carry large loads and works for aggressive boaters who are as tall as 6 feet, 2 inches (1.88 meters). The advantage of using a snug-fitting pack raft is that it handles more like a kayak than a raft. The drawback is less cargo space. You can overcome this problem by strapping your pack on top of the bow and fitting your feet underneath. This technique distributes weight along the boat's entire length and improves handling.

Denali Llama

The Denali Llama (4 lbs. 12 oz.) is our largest pack raft. It is 4.5 inches (0.11 meters) longer than the Yak, allowing for larger packs and longer legs. People taller than 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters) appreciate the Llama's extra length. The extra space is also useful for big game hunters or wilderness travelers taking really long trips, like an Alaska Brooks Range traverse, because Llamas can accommodate large packs or game bags.

Llamas can also work for two people, especially if they don't mind being a little squished and are mainly using the boat to ford rivers, run flat water or float on lakes. Do not attempt to run whitewater with two people in one boat. The Llama is a good choice for groups that want to use one boat as a fording tool. A single paddler can ferry all the packs and travelers, one passenger at a time. This technique allows groups to safely cross water obstacles while only carrying a single boat and paddle and two life jackets.

Colors: Nautical Blue, Cedar Green, Sierra Red (Available February 1)
Price: $790

Each raft comes with a removable seat and seat back, an inflation bag, stuff sack, basic repair kit, two stern grab loops, and four bow grab loops. 

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