fishpro Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 Does anyone here have any experience using ultralight pack rafts? I'm thinking of picking one up for alpine lakes (lighter than carrying in a float tube, waders, flippers, etc.). I've heard decent things about the Klymit Litewater Dinghy, but have also heard that it tends to take on a bit of water. If so, what have you used? Also, are there any available locally? Quote
bowbonehead Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 While the price and weight of the Klymit UL raft is appealing I think I would want something more substantial if I was going to use it somewhere like Fortress Lake and raft out on the river afterwards ....... maybe look for a used one of these https://www.greenbelly.co/pages/pack-rafts or ....... https://www.alpackaraft.com/rafting/product/scout-2019/ Quote
steadyswingin Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 I have been looking into this also and have decided to save my ducets for the Alpacka Caribou. It is designed for bike rafting and can handle light whitewater. Quote
DougC Posted July 3, 2020 Posted July 3, 2020 The U of C outdoor rental centre rents packrafts if you maybe want to try one out before purchasing one. https://outdoor-centre.ucalgary.ca/gear-rentals Quote
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