Alpacka Raft - EXPEDITION
Alpacka Raft - EXPEDITION
** Our pricing INCLUDES all import duties, clearance fees and GST applicable for imported goods entering Australia. Orders are fulfilled and dispatch from Pack Raft Australia’s workshop in Central VIC and include local Warranty & after sales care. Call us on (03) 9039 6224 if you require assistance in selecting your dream Alpacka Raft model - updated 15/2/24 **
Handmade in Colorado, USA
Weight: Approximately ~3.7-3.8kg (weight determined by configuration/size, see chart below for comparison)
Available Material / Colour Options:
Alpenglow (Arctic Blue/Magenta/Yellow 210D)
Blue Berry 210D
Build Configurations:
Whitewater Spraydeck
Removable Whitewater SprayDeck
Available Sizes:
Small
Medium
Large
Integrated Stern TiZip - Cargo Zipper: as Standard (internal dry bags sold separately, available here)
Shape: Rally Hull
Tube Diameter: 10.6-inch
Fit: Performance (See sizing and specifications)
Valve: Temper assist valve for inflation and deflation
Attachments: 4 bow grab loops, 2 stern grab loops, 2 double D-Rings, and 2 strap plates
Seating: Classic Seat Bottom and Adjustable Foam Backband
Materials: Proprietary 210-denier high count nylon hull and 840-denier ballistic nylon floor (Made in USA).
Includes- Alpacka Raft packraft, Spraydeck/Sprayskirt, Factory Installed Thigh Strap & Foot Brace attachments with Thigh Straps + Inflatable Whitewater Foot Pillow, inflation bag, small field repair kit and mesh stuff sack
The Alpacka Raft EXPEDition
Alpacka Raft was born out of a 700-mile traverse of Alaska’s Brooks Range guided only by a topo-map. Expeditions are in their blood. More than just a trip, an expedition means testing your limits, pushing into the unknown, and sometimes enduring a bit of suffering on the way. Weight is at a premium, but so is performance. To be successful, you make choices between nice to have, and need to have.
The Expedition is higher performance than the Classic, but is lighter and more packable than the Wolverine. It earns its name by combining our high-performance Rally Hull with classic seating, backband, patented 4-point thigh straps, whitewater footbrace, and Alpacka’s special performance fit. The result, Alpacka Raft's most versatile packraft, for big wilderness adventure miles, weekend excursions, and your local whitewater runs—The perfect packraft for every type of trip you take.
Build Configurations - Whitewater deck or Removable whitewater deck
The Whitewater Deck is Alpacka Rafts driest and warmest configuration for the Expedition. It is ideal for all water types in cool climates and the highest performance option for whitewater. The Whitewater Deck features a large kayak style cockpit, one-piece pex coaming, and an ultralight secure fitting spray skirt with shoulder straps. XL tunnel skirts are available upon request
The Removable Whitewater Deck features the same cockpit as the standard Whitewater Deck, but with a perimeter zipper for converting to an open boat for more relaxing days. The Removable WW Deck maximizes versatility for the broadest range of paddling conditions. The standard WW deck is a drier option, and a better choice for cold water and extended whitewater. XL tunnel spray skirts available upon request.
Cargo Zipper (integrated stern TiZip®) - aka the Cargo Fly
Alpacka Raft’s innovative Cargo Zipper internal storage system comes standard on the Wolverine. The Cargo Zipper features an airtight zipper installed in the stern of the boat to allow you to store your gear inside the tubes. The system provides drier and more secure gear storage and improved paddling performance due to a lower center of gravity.
Internal Dry Bags may be purchased separately and are designed to work with the Cargo Zipper system. The bags clip in place along each side of the tubes with a side release buckle and allow for better organization and weight balance than placing the contents of your pack loose inside the Cargo Zipper. They also act as additional balanced air chambers to make it easier to get to shore in the event of a puncture.
Sizing & Specifications
The chart below shows our recommended size based on your sit length and the Expedition’s fit profile. To determine your sit length, sit against a wall with your legs flat (wearing your preferred paddling shoes) and measure the distance from the wall to your heels. The Expedition is sized for a performance fit, meaning that a typical paddler in the recommended size can press their feet against the bow when straightening their legs which provides better control than a relaxed fit and more all-day comfort than the whitewater fit. You can size up or down for a more performance or relaxed fit. We recommend sizing down or getting a whitewater foot brace if you are going to add thigh straps.
*Max Capacity is the maximum total weight (paddlers and cargo) that the boat can reasonably carry in flatwater under ideal conditions. Actual capacity for any given trip will vary widely based on the paddler’s skill and water conditions. Please review our weight carrying capacity guide for further details.
*Weight includes all components except inflation bag, repair kit, and internal dry bags for Cargo Fly.
**Packed size is a reference measurement based on folding each lengthwise edge of the boat to the center and rolling from the bow. There are many other methods of rolling and folding the boats that will result in a different packed size that may be more or less efficient for packing depending on the situation.