Alpaca raft scout book

The alpacka scout is the smallest and most stealthy of the alpacka packraft fleet. Packraft europe alpacka raft l we love packrafting. It is perfect for everything from selfsupported big game hunts even moose to 2person trips down the grand canyon. All of the quality materials and workmanship that weve built our reputation on, with minimalist features to take us back to our roots and budget friendly. Perfect for fastpacking, crossing rivers, canyoneering, and mountain lake fishing. I also have a few video clips where i tried scout in whitewater. One of the best alpaca books because of the multitude of information it contains. A pair of pr49s could get the wife and i out to all sorts of areas for day or overnight trips with the kids in tow and still do pretty much everything and more compared to my old unrigged explorer. I really like the watermaster rafts but i dont know if id want to try to pack one into a high mountain lake although im thinking about trying it this summer.

Everything you purchase at alpacka raft can ship to your home for free without extra coupon code needed. The denali llama pack raft by alpacka rafts bikes, boats. Alpaca expeditions blog all alpaca expeditions alternative treks altitude sickness food inca trail incas lares trek machu picchu alpaca expeditions porters on netflix dec 11, 2019 creators luis ara and alexandra hardorf created a beautiful netflix docuseries, magical andes, about the andes mountain range and read more world vegan day oct 31, 2019 world. Click to enjoy the latest deals and coupons of alpacka raft and save up to 37% when making purchase at checkout. We sell all current alpacka packraft models, including the 2018 revised alpacka series, the performance gnarwhal, alpackalypse the original whitewater packraft, lightweight minimalist packraft the scout a. I added 11 extra tieouts strategically spaced around the perimeter of the raft. Over the years we have continually used this great reference. Here at packraft europe we are 1% for the planet members. The new ultralight bikeraft and wilderness adventure boat features alpackas innovative and exclusive late rise design. As packrafting has grown in popularity so have the options for buying a boat. Alpacka raft ultralight series scout mountain lakes. Alpaca owners guide aog purchase aog read aog online.

Book now an inca trail trek tour with alpaca expeditions is easy. Roman dial states in his book that optimal pack weight in whitewater is one. But the wave retention ability of the upturned bow which the scout does not have is a thing you will be missing. The alpacka raft series small alpaca, medium yak, large llama, extra large mule from a quick hike into your local river to epic traverses through the arctic wilderness, the alpacka raft is time tested and proven as the highest performance, most versatile.

The forager was built as the ultimate 2person, cargo hauling packraft. Thinking about picking one of these up for next years sheep hunt. Alpacka caribou packraft the lightest fullsize packraft. Planning to use it to float sections of the mississippi river as part of a long distance journey from the gulf of california to the gulf of mexico.

Here at garage grown gear were all about maximizing adventure and few sports do it better than packrafting. Share your story alpacka raft 5,000 miles of wild 5,000. We are a community of genuine, selfreliant and creative eccentrics, enthus. The scout features a new hull shape with additional volume in the bow and stern, which allows the scout to be used as a fullfledged backcountry packraft in addition to its regular duties as a canyoneering and mountain lake specialist. Get 9 alpacka raft coupon codes and promo codes at couponbirds. Oct 23, 2012 i sold my alpaca raft for these reasons, it just didnt make sense to have a boat that i would only take out for the occasional sheep hunting trip. Alpacka raft started in the fall of 2000 as a collaboration between sheri tingey, the design genius behind all of our products, and her son thor, who had just completed a 600mile packrafting traverse of alaskas brooks range and had some ideas for how to make a betterperforming packraft. They are bottomless similar to a float tube and you can use them with fins and minus the oars on a. Alpacka raft passionate about packrafting in all its forms.

Way back in 2000, after suffering through endless tears and repairs of our cheap pool toy quality boats, we had a dream of making a true wilderness worthy packrafta boat that was light enough to fit in a backpack yet would not let you down in the cold, rocky rivers of the alaskan arctic. The cargo fly is the ultimate packraft gear storage solution featuring an airtight zipper installed in the stern of the boat to allow you to load your gear inside the tubes. Technically this should be corrected with scouts air volume factor. We found that the best application is class iii wilderness floats, or other inaccesible water perfect for hitchhiking in big water, and bony creeks, you start feeling like youre in a fancy intertube due to decreased handling, and rock impact through. The spray deck may be ordered with the raft or retrofitted. Shipping can be added as an item in your cart or charged off the credit card you list in your waiver. Wtb alpaca scout raft or similar backpacking light. I rode buffalo trails, ended up shooting a moose, used the bike to wheel meat to the river, and then i ferried it all over in my raft. I purchased my raft used on a packrafting forum only because that was the only place that i.

But the pack raft, a personal watercraft with roots in aviator survival boats from world war ii, is a serious tool for some backcountry explorers. Begin by filling in our booking form below with the tour you are requesting. For a summer hiker on milder rivers in the mountainous lower 48, or more broadly in the southwest, it should be seriously considered. Jun 18, 2015 here at garage grown gear were all about maximizing adventure and few sports do it better than packrafting. The flytepacker raft by flyweight designs is a great lightweight stillwater rafting option for mountain lake fishing. However, unless saving the pound and half vs a yak is really important to you, you would probably be a lot happier with a full size pack raft they are a lot more comfortable for long floats, can handle harder water, and as david says the spray skirt adds quite a bit of warmth. Scouting for caribou and practicing with my alpacka caribou packraft apologies for the sound in this video by the time this uploads ill be on the actu. He acquired his first alpacka raft in the early 2000s. The hull is sensitive to wind and theres nothing you can do about it. O n our site you can shop for gear, sign up for courses and plan adventures. Great for backing inside tube repairs and spraydeck repair. Its been paddled in almost every month of the year, on exploratory creeks and wellknown big rivers, first descents, first packraft descents, day trips, big trips, and as every packraft should be, in alaska. Overall im impressed with the new features when compared to my older models. In this video we take a look at the alpacka packtach system for lashing a backpack on the front of your packraft, as well as a cheaper and more readily available option, using nite ize figure 9.

Enough to tip the balance from no raft to raft in some cases. Open a whole new world of backcountry exploration with these revolutionary rafts. March 5, 2018 alpacka raft, the industry leader in research and development of modern packrafting, today announced the launch of its new caribou packraft, a frontend loading and ultralight packraft that offers a modern take on an original classic. Home packrafts specialty rafts alpacka scout ultralight alpacka scout ultralight from. The durable yet portable inflatable boats easily stow in a backpack and allow access to otherwise hard to reach rivers. Alpacka raft alpackalypse november 17, 2014 gp100 by will mcgough to get a sense of how excited alpacka is about its newest creation, the alpackalypse, look no further than the fact that its marketed as the worlds first whitewater packraft when the company already produces three the alpaca, yukon yak, and denali llama it. Select a boat below for more information on our bestselling configurations. This month only september 2018, alpacka raft is giving away a 2017 blackyellow scout to one randomlychosen person who submits their river story story through this web page. After realizing that other athletes wanted to see the sport grow, and. Aug 19, 2010 i have never used a scout, but i expect its ok for mild whitewater. Alpacka raft the classic the gold standard for packrafts.

These boats are so light they redefine where you can paddle. When scout corrected this value becomes 21kg which is still quite a lot of gear, but as the bow is not upturned, the weight presses it down. During expedition arguk, we relied on four alpacka packrafts purchased from our sponsor northern alaska packrafts to take us approximately 245 miles through the alaskan arctic, meaning that we put a combined total of 980 miles on our rafts. Want to do a 5day trip and bring along a friend, your kid and your dog. We specialise in the sale of revelate designs bikepacking gear, super tough alpacka rafts, lightweight tents from hyperlite mountain gear and super comfy sleeping bags from criterion. Pack raft australia offers alpacka raft packraft sales, rentals and essential gear delivered, australia wide to your door and weve been in business since 2014. Alpacka packtach system and cheaper alternative youtube. The classic adventure driven fun from the backyard to the backcountry build your classic expedition a performance whitewater hull in a more backpack friendly package. Getting started on packrafting the ultimate guide to. Besides, you can expect your order to arrive fast, but order about customized designs may need more times to arrive. Find out more bha series shop now made in usa for public landowners access redefined the 2020 expedition shop the new 2020 expedition alpacka rafts most versatile packraftperfect for every type of trip you take. The perfect boat for ultralight adventures to mountain lakes, river crossings, and canyoneering. Home forums off piste packrafting finally a budget packraft and awesome whitewater packrafts viewing 14 posts 1 through 14 of 14 total forums are supported by our merchant partners disclosure rei coupons zpacks hyperlite patagonia arcteryx rbtr drop backcountry feathered friends. Finally a budget packraft and awesome whitewater packrafts.

I patched that with the patch kit provided, and it held inspite of being a seam between floor and side tube. Meet anik the unique alpaca in this childrens book ages 410 in an alpaca theme. While floating over 70cm waves is no big deal for a standard raft, never even think about getting scout into conditions that wild. The alpacka denali llama is an incredibly versatile boat. Shipping covers the cost to ship a paddle for each raft as well pfds may add to the shipping cost.

Build your expedition mule stretch out with maximum legroom and carrying capacity in a single person packraft. Plus more often than not you are sitting in water with the alpaca s, not bad in the summer, but gets cold for fall trips. The denali llama is the largest, the yukon yak slightly smaller, and the alpaca the smallest. Buy alpaca keeping raising alpacas step by step guide book farming, care, diet, health and breeding on free shipping on qualified orders. Your story may also appear on the alpacka raft blog.

The classic the iconic original alpacka raft the gold standard by which everything else is measured, the classic delivers adventure driven fun from your backyard to the backcountry. This book is well illustrated and begins with the history of alpacas in south america and takes you through a journey of knowlege of alpaca biology, husbandry and manegementwhich includes training,feeding,taming and training and transportation. The weight and volume savings with the scout versus a main line alpacka are significant. We are not offering spray decks or self bailing configurations for the scout as it is primarily designed as a minimalist boat. How the motherson team behind alpacka built packrafts and. A strong repair tape for the uncoated side of raft and spraydeck fabrics. Proprietary 210denier high count nylon, single side laminated with a lightweight pigmented polyurethane film made in usa. The scout is available only in the open build configuration. Alpacka raft on covid19 a response to the packrafting community about how were handling the pandemic. This book is well written by the legendary and pioneer vet eric hoffman.

All alpacka rafts are hand made built in colorado, usa. Anik the unique alpaca by rita kruse white illustrated by naomi parrott halpern. Roman dial states in his book that optimal pack weight in whitewater is one sixth 16 of boaters body weight. The next trip, i took it out for all of 5 minutes and about 1 inch of seam opened up. Alpaca keeping raising alpacas step by step guide book. The alpacka scout packraft offers the simplicity of the typical ultralight flatwater packraft fewer features, but adds weight back in its tube stern design and fabric durability, allowing it to be an attractive option to those of us interested in a lighter and simpler boat for trips where we dont need a whitewater packraft. If alpacka has indeed cut a legit pound though claimed at 3 lbs, the old scouts were all 3. Waterproof dry bag submersible backpack with double fixing lock and smart storage for camera ideal for kayak boating, float, canoe, and other water activities. As a fully comprehensive book you will find it a very valuable resource. Anders on getting started on packrafting the ultimate guide to packrafting gear.

First trip, a seam sprang a leak simply by carefully stepping out of the raft. I like having a little more boat and admit that, but ability to stay up out of the water, carry 2 people and gear, makes a pr49 type raft worth some added weight for many trips. You could also use these tieouts to construct or buy a spray skirt and use these to attach to. All 2017 alpacka raft models except the scout feature a lightweight oneway valve that allows high pressure oral inflation and quick deflation with a quick twist of the valve core the blue circle in the middle with two tabs. The kodiak model is 27 lbs and the grizzly is 23 lbs but thats just the raft weight. This is the same fabric used in the caribou, which optimizes packability and weight savings while maintaining sufficient tear strength for the scouts intended uses. The scout will be offered with a short cargo fly for the first time ever. Scouts air volume is computationally 70% of a standard line rafts. Aoa is committed to increasing public awareness of this wonderful livestock, as well as promotion of the end products made from luxurious alpaca fleece. I used a 2012 scout on a whole lot of western rivers, recently selling it in favor of the now deceased curiyak. At a scant 4 pounds each, the inflatable craft are easily packed in to hardtoreach headwaters, remote lakes, and other distant putins. Published on sep 1, 2017 the alpacka scout packraft is designed to bridge the gap between more fragile, ultralight flatwater packrafts, and more durable and buoyant whitewater packrafts.

Alpacka raft not only supports american conservation efforts but also local initiatives in other countries, for example alpacka raft supports balkan river defence who are working to protect some of the last free flowing rivers in europe. Please be advised, the price above does not include shipping. Ironically, i had to sell the very same raft due to personal money issues. When it comes to packrafting, there are endless options. In collaboration with the european packrafting community, i have done a comprehensive test for alpackas scout raft.