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Alpacka Raft Caribou Packraft

Alpacka Raft Caribou Packraft

by Alpacka Raft
$1,499.95 - $1,849.95
$1,499.95
$1,499.95 - $1,849.95
$1,499.95
SKU CAR-N20LC-OP-NO
Colour & Fabric: LW Cedar Green (210d)
Build Configuration: Open
Cargo Fly: No

The Ultimate Adventure Packraft for Unmatched Performance and Versatility.

The Alpacka Raft Caribou is a revolutionary packraft designed for large, multi-sport adventures. Traditionally, carrying gear on such expeditions required either placing it inside the boat or mounting it to the bow. This changed in 2011 with Alpacka Raft's invention of the Cargo Fly internal gear storage system, enhancing gear protection and handling performance. However, this system didn't address the challenge of carrying bulky items like bicycles and big game animals.

To solve this, Alpacka Raft designed the Caribou with the innovative Late Rise Bow. This design merges the stability and load-carrying ability of a rockerless hull with the wave-shedding performance of a rockered hull. The Late Rise Bow positions the rocker in front of the mounted load, providing a stable platform that keeps bulky items like bicycles high and out of the water. This ensures balanced and stable load handling both on water and land.

Constructed from lightweight 210-denier high count nylon fabric and featuring an 840-denier floor, the Caribou maintains Alpacka Raft's legendary durability while keeping weight to a minimum. It rolls up compactly for easy stashing in a pack or on a handlebar roll. The Caribou is also available with a Cargo Fly, allowing for dry internal storage and bulky gear mounting on the bow.

Combining durable tubes with a robust 840d Ballistic Nylon Floor and the Late Rise Bow, the Caribou is the ultimate backcountry front-end loader. Weighing just 2.3kgs (2.4kgs with a Cargo Fly), it is the lightest full-sized packraft on the market, making it perfect for bikerafting and ultralight backcountry adventures. Alpacka Raft's Caribou delivers unmatched performance and versatility for the most demanding explorers.

BUILD CONFIGURATIONS

Open


The Caribou is available in the open build configuration. Spray decks are not currently offered for the Caribou as it is primarily designed as a minimalist boat for bike-packing and carrying large loads on the bow.


Self Bailer


The Caribou Self Bailer is perfect for warmer conditions, quick entry and exit, and anyone that prefers a self bailing setup. It is slightly slower than the WW deck version when punching through waves and small holes, but it tends to stabilize in these situations which helps boaters navigate through tricky spots. No dumping water is required.

Self Bailer + Cargo Fly


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The Caribou Self Bailer with a cargo fly is perfect for warmer conditions, quick entry and exit, and anyone that prefers a self bailing setup. No dumping water is required and includes a cargo fly

Cargo Fly Zipper


The Cargo Fly is the ultimate packraft gear storage solution. It features an airtight zipper installed in the stern of the boat to allow you to load 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. The Cargo Fly is perfect for expeditions, whitewater performance, and keeping your gear dry in any conditions.

Internal Dry Bags may be purchased separately and are designed to work with the Cargo Fly 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 Fly. They also act as additional balanced air chambers to make it easier to get to shore in the event of a puncture.

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Features

  • Manufacturing: Made to Order in Mancos, Colorado.
  • Shape: Classic with Late Rise Bow.
  • Tube Diameter: 11.7 inches.
  • Valve: Temper assist valve for inflation and deflation.
  • Attachments: 4 bow strap plates, 2 stern grab loops, and 1 bow handle.
  • Seating: Classic Seat Bottom.
  • Materials: Proprietary ultralight 210-denier high count nylon hull and 840-denier ballistic nylon floor (Made in USA).
  • Includes: Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, and Basic Repair Kit.

Specifications

  • Exterior Length: 246cm
  • Exterior Width: 97cm
  • Interior Length: 123cm
  • Interior Width: 37cm
  • Weight w/o Cargo Fly*: Open: 2.3kg — SB: 2.7kg
  • Weight with Cargo Fly*: Open: 2.4kg — SB: 2.8kg
  • Packed Size**: 43x15cm
  • Max Capacity***: 181kg


*Weight includes all components except inflation bag, repair kit, and internal dry bags.
**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.
***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.