Ep 5, Packrafting for beginners: What packraft to buy!

Packrafting for beginners: What packraft to buy!
With so many different types and styles of packrafts on the market, the choice is huge! It's so difficult to work out which packraft to buy.

In this episode we look at many different types of packraft available.

We take a look at the following packrafts: MRS, Nitrogen, Anfibio Nano RTC, MRS Minnow, MRS Surveyor, Anfibio Revo XL, Anfibio Sigma TX, Alpacka Caribou, MRS microraft, MRS Nomad, MRS Viking Evo, Anfibio Omega C2.

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[aspireroaming]

Enjoyed that Martin. Even though I absolutely love my mrs microraft. It's nice to see alternatives as I'm trying to persuade my mate to change from a normal 20 odd kg inflatable kayak to a packraft for them multi day trips in Scotland. His is fine on the broads but when it comes to expeditions .it's where these things really shine

[gardeningtaka]

Hi from Japan! It was fun watching your video👍✌️Thank you 😊

[mrspackraft]

Thank you for your detailed introduction

[remoeisner]

We have several Alpacka Packrafts since more than 4 years and couldn't be happier. They never failed and have for sure the best quality.

[Willabsolutkeinalias]

I bought a Mrs Microraft and a Current-raft Arrow, i Love them both

[ApocGuy]

alpacka rafts are awesome. pricey but darn awesome :) i have classic one (medium one) and is good enough for me (5ft10) and 40 liters backpack (with slightly bended legs. will have to go few sizes up now, my dog is fully grown up now, need some space in raft too. nice presentation, clear and well explained.

[ChocoSuisse]

There's a lot of new french brands like Mékong (the most famous), Jaws and Hultra. They're producing really good packrafts and must be added to this comparison video !

[Tluquero]

Hi great vid first timer just what need purchased the sigma from your link for me and my husky 😊

[redclover]

Thanks for all the information. I’m shocked at how pricey they are. I bought an inflatable kayak for £100. Would love to get one though 😊

[jonashubalekwhiskyandthewild]

Brilliant informative video for somebody like me who is planning to start with packrafting trips. My problem is I've got two labs I do outdoor stuff with and I would like to take them with me. The idea is 2/3 days trips with pack raft, walking and on water. I really like Anfibio Sigma TX packraft from your video, 200 kg limit is ok but not sure whether there is enough space..? Alternatively I could have that last one in video you reviewed but it looks a bit bigger and heavier to carry.. Is there any waterproof floating bag I could pull my rucksack behind the boat on rope to save space in the raft perhaps? Or is it silly idea? Which one you would recommend for me and two labrador dogs? Thank you Jonas

[JoaJoh]

With no budget what would you pick for lake fishing? I live in the Stockholm area without a car so in need of a packraft. I'm considering the Nomad and willing to carry up to 5 kilos since I won't be hiking far to the water. I'm just not sure if It's the best for my applications, I won't paddle too far and for fishing stability seems like it would be a priorty. (Will also get a MRS anchor)

[reviewsandprojects]

Nice comparison vid, but the price! 🤕for a quick river crossing, or anchored boat to shore type thing I'm going for a $100 inflatable kayak. They're around 1kg and while a lighter weight material if I bust one on something - not likely given the use case, than I'll just buy another one and still be $'s of dollars ahead.

[stevenwood]

Would any of these pack rafts do well for fishing, Backpacking to mountain lakes?

[michajura]

Nice video, I'm considering buying a packraft. It would be used mostly for day or weekend trips. While paddling I wouldn't mind some fishing. I know you have experince with it. What would you recommend? I'm looking at a polish brand Bushraft Biker Classic Pro spraydeck version would be about £675. It's 420D and 840D floor, no tzips but ca ntake 2 60l bowbags. Seems liek a good deal.

[epics]

Since today I have owned an MRS Baracuda R 2 Pro. I am very happy to use this when I have transportation by car. However, the total weight and pack size is a bit large for a walk of more than 3 miles. Now I'm thinking about purchasing a 1-person Paccraft. I'm deciding between the MRS Microraft and the Anfibio Rebel 2 K. What would you do?

[___Chris___]

Do you know what the weight capacity numbers mean exactly? I ordered the Anfibio Sigma TXLB+ yesterday. It supposedly has a weight capacity of 200 kg (or 130 kg with the self-bailer Venturi funnel opened), however, if I roughly estimate the total volume of the air chambers, it should have more than 200 l displacement even in an emergency situation with the raft filled up with water to the brim, the buoyancy of the multi-mat floor not even included. I can only guess that the capacity numbers are calculated for a certain design water line, however, a calm lake and white water are different animals. So what's your take on weight capacity? At what point are they only recommendations and when does it actually get critical? Is there any reason not to slightly exceed the numbers e.g. on a calm lake or for short river crossings? What exactly is the risk? Sinking or just getting a bit more wet? Especially the 130 kg with self-bailing seem a bit low and I don't understand what would happen. Maybe weight capacity would be a great topic for a dedicated video(?).
Thanks for the video. Liked and subscribed.

[stalevolsen]

Is it really a "gaggle" and not a "bunch" or "flokk" ?

[danlackey]

I guess it's not exactly easy getting out.maybe your buddy gives you a hand .

[martinginsburg]

Save your $ on these ridiculously priced pool toys. For under $20 you can get the same light duty boat at any sporting good store. Been paddling those $20 ones for over 30 yrs before this hype started...