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Luggage in a packraft

Also: carrying luggage in a packraft

Bow, boat or tube: how to carry luggage in a packraft and which system suits which trip.

Luggage is a central topic in packrafting, especially on multi-day trips. The Packrafting Store distinguishes four ways:

1. On the bow

The classic. Works with any boat and even slightly improves tracking. Downsides: limited volume, wetness, wind and a higher centre of gravity. Tie lines to the attachment points, put the luggage between them and tighten with straps.

2. TubeBags (Anfibio)

Two waterproof zippers with inner pockets of 70 litres each, separate from the air tube. A broken zipper doesn't make the boat leak, and the system weighs around 400 g.

3. ISS with TiZip (MRS)

A pressure-tight zipper at the stern, dry bags in the tube and the whole tube volume as storage, around 300 g extra weight. Needs care: dry it, never leave it packed wet for more than 48 hours, grease the outside.

4. RTC roll closure (Anfibio Nano RTC)

A special, pressure-tight roll closure on the tube. Only 167 g extra weight, perfect for ultralight hike & float trips.

Our tips

• Whatever you need on the way (snacks, jacket, map) belongs within reach in a DeckPack or on the bow.
• Stow heavy luggage low and in the middle.
• Load luggage into the tube before inflating; when packing up, open the valve first.
• Put anything sensitive in dry bags as well.

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Sources and further reading

• Packrafting Store: packraft luggage systems overview
• MRS: TiZip Maintenance
• Anfibio blog: collection of tips (German)

Research as of 13 Nov 2026. We have marked manufacturer information as such.