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Hardangervidda solo
Norway
Chris' attempt to cross the Hardangervidda from north to south: Europe's largest high plateau, 120 kilometres, solo, on foot and by packraft. Through whitewater, …
3 videos · Anfibio Revo CL
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What is packrafting?
Packrafting means a boat in your backpack. You set off on foot, inflate your packraft at the water's edge and paddle on, across lakes, down rivers and sometimes into whitewater. We show you how it works, with our own trips since 2017.
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A boat that fits in your backpack
A packraft is a small inflatable boat made of coated nylon. Rolled up, it's hardly bigger than a sleeping bag, and the lightest models weigh less than a kilogram. It's usually inflated with an inflation bag, so no pump needed, in just a few minutes.
It changes the way you travel outdoors: a lake is no longer an obstacle but a shortcut. A river becomes your way back. And an island becomes a campsite nobody else can reach.
Hiking and paddling
Walk to the water, continue by boat. In Rago National Park we hiked almost 50 km and paddled around 10 km.
Bikerafting
Your bike rides on the bow. Bigger boats like the Sigma TXLB+ carry both bike and luggage.
Whitewater
Robust self-bailers like the Revo CL handle moving water, provided you have training and safety gear.
Tandem
Tandems like the Rebel Duo or the Omega C2B+ are light enough for a backpack and replace a kayak or SUP.
Our videos are in German. On YouTube, most of them are automatically dubbed into English, and some reviews have an English voice-over.
Packrafting: freedom and adventure
What you need for packrafting
- Packraft: suited to your trips, from the 830 g ultralight boat to the expedition boat.
- Paddle: a take-apart double paddle that fits in or on your backpack.
- Life jacket: always, even on calm water.
- Protection from the cold: a dry suit for cold water.
- Inflation bag or pump and a small repair kit.
Our gear finder tells you which of these you need.
What we use ourselves is listed for every trip. You'll find an overview of all models at Anfibio-Packraft.de and everything about the ultralight Nanos at Ultraleicht-Packraft.de (both in German).
Our trips
From the North Sea to Patagonia: here are our packraft trips with all the videos and the boats we had with us.
A fundraising trip for the Sami project of TARGET e.V.: Chris paddled down the Rhine from Cologne towards the North Sea with minimal gear, a tarp and hardly any sleep. Headwind, …
4 videos · Anfibio Revo CL
Rago National Park
Norway
Three days in Rago National Park in northern Norway, just us, the wilderness and two ultralight packrafts. We hiked almost 50 kilometres and paddled only around 10 kilometres …
3 videos · Anfibio Nano SL, Anfibio Nano RTC
Färnebofjärden
Sweden
Quiet river arms, small islands and pure nature: in Färnebofjärden National Park we explore the branching waterways by packraft. After a long day on the water …
2 videos · Anfibio Sigma TXLB+, MRS Alligator 2S Pro, MRS Barracuda R2 Pro
Sweden in 360°
Sweden
An interactive paddle-along trip: 13 kilometres of river in one go through a remote landscape in Sweden, filmed entirely in 360°. No quick edit, …
1 video · Anfibio Revo CL
As a pair in the Omega C2B+
Norway and Sweden
Four days on a remote island in Norway, with packraft, tipi and campfire: rain, storm, sunshine and ice bathing, all of it. And as a party of three, because Judith was …
2 videos · Anfibio Omega C2B+
About us
We're Judith and Chris from the YouTube channel TipiAndRaft. Since 2017 a packraft has come along on every one of our trips, starting with the Anfibio Delta MX. Today we have a whole fleet.
We've been out with packrafts since 2017, and we paid for most of our boats entirely ourselves. Only in the last few years have we started working with Anfibio as affiliate partners, now very closely, and with other manufacturers such as Mekong too. Through these partnerships we regularly get loan boats that we're allowed to test free of charge. If you buy through our links, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. None of this changes our honest opinion, and we talk openly about weaknesses as well. You'll find all the details in our affiliate disclosure.
In Jülich (Germany) you can test packrafts with us by appointment, and other gear too, such as our tipis. Find out more at tipiandraft.de. On request we can also give you a 5% discount code (we earn a commission on it as well). Message us on Instagram or at kontakt@tipiandraft.de.
Frequently asked questions
What is a packraft?
A packraft is a small, light inflatable boat that rolls up so small it fits in or on a backpack. The lightest models weigh less than a kilogram, for example the Anfibio Nano SL at 830 g.
What does packrafting mean?
Packrafting combines hiking (or cycling) with paddling: you carry the boat in your backpack, inflate it at the water, paddle across the lake or down the river, and pack it away again afterwards. This makes trips possible that neither pure hikers nor canoeists can do.
How heavy is a packraft?
Depending on the model, from under 1 kg to around 5 kg. Ultralight boats like the Nano SL weigh 830 g, all-rounders like the Delta MX around 1.6 kg, whitewater and expedition boats 2 to 3 kg, and tandems like the Rebel Duo around 5 kg.
Can you take a packraft into whitewater?
Yes, with models built for it, the right gear (helmet, life jacket, dry suit) and experience. Ultralight boats are meant for calm water. For whitewater we strongly recommend taking a course and never paddling alone.
Which packraft is good for beginners?
Our own start in 2017 was the Anfibio Delta MX, a versatile solo boat we still paddle today. Which boat suits you depends mainly on whether you mostly hike, paddle on lakes, want to get into whitewater or travel as a pair.
Where can I test packrafts?
With us in Jülich (Germany), by appointment. We're happy to advise you, but we don't sell boats ourselves.