Bikerafting
In bikerafting you combine a bike and a packraft: for paddling, the bike is strapped across the bow.
- 1Bike on the bow, tightly lashed
- 2Paddler sits as usual
In principle any packraft works; what matters is the size and weight of the bike, the trip length and luggage. The Packrafting Store names the Anfibio Alpha XC as a minimal solution for short trips and the Sigma TX as an all-round bikeraft. For long expeditions, larger boats make sense.
The bike must be lashed down tightly. Sharp or pointed parts (pedals, chainring, brake discs) must not press directly on the tube. Some padding, such as a sleeping mat, protects the fabric.
Warning: with a bike on the bow the centre of gravity is higher and the boat is more sensitive to wind. Plan with more margin and avoid whitewater.
Matching gear
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Anfibio Sigma TX* (advertising, external link, opens in a new window)
Sources and further reading
Research as of 13 Nov 2026. We have marked manufacturer information as such.