I would just use whatever pack you fancy and then when you take to the water shove the whole thing into a dry bag. I use a massive 90l one from Sea to Summit that works fine.

Hi all, We used two kinds of camera: Canon 5D Mkii for the main filming. I strongly believe that this camera is the future of short films. It is harder to use than a normal video camera and expensive though. GoPro Hero HD for the water scenes. All packrafters should go buy one of these today! (Inclu...

we did discuss that it would have been cheaper just to steal our aircraft life vests!

Hi guys,
Thought you might enjoy this short (4 minute) video I made about a recent crossing of Iceland by packraft:
http://vimeo.com/16580852
Cheers
Alastair

Hi guys,
Thought you might enjoy this short (4 minute) video I made about a recent crossing of Iceland by packraft:
http://vimeo.com/16580852
Cheers
Alastair

I'm definitely interested, Jarek...

wow! awesome pics, scary fish...

haha - fantastic! Looks cold...

nice pics - thanks for these. I've been looking at doing a trip in the Carpathians...

Damien,
Well done on this trip - glad you enjoyed it as much as I did!
Alastair

clint wrote:

You look very relaxed here!

I use an inflatable one, and am aware of the risks. It's a compromise.
But I don't paddle Grade 5 (yet)

I think Hig makes a really good point here: packrafts are compromise boats. They might be for pushing the limits in compromise (multi-aspect) expeditions, but they are not the best option for serious rivers; nor are they an ideal thing to have to carry over mountain. Compromises. But wonderful! Alas...

I think Vimeo is a much nicer site than YouTube for videos:
http://vimeo.com/9085238
Al

I pack mine as tight as I can. No probs even in sub-zero winter trips.
Al

I'm afraid I can't help, but I think Packraft rental would be a great idea - they are expensive to buy for perhaps one-off expeditions so I think a rental system would really work well...
Al

Thanks for this video - it's great!
Here are some photos from my recent trip to Iceland: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alastairhu ... 945071818/
Al

Hi there, I just crossed Iceland and my friend's Yak was carrying a 40g backpack on its bow and did great. The spray decks are a little bit tight I find, but you definitely need one if you want to do any white water. The deck is basically on permanently. You will be fine on Grade 2 water in it. Lots...

I'm really impressed with these detailed descriptions you take the time to give. I only wish I didn't live on the opposite side of the world to Alaska!
Al

Hi Shane,
This should help: http://www.alpackaraft.com/index.cfm?se ... entId=2672
Al

Looking to buy a Packraft in the UK....
Thanks!
Alastair

Is anyone who uses these forums in the UK?
I would love to meet someone in England who has a Packraft so that I can see one before buying!
Also interested to learn if there is anywhere I can buy one except from Alaska...
Thanks!
Al

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