Paddle (double-bladed)
Also: kayak paddle, packraft paddle
Packrafts are usually paddled with a sectional double-bladed paddle that has a blade at each end.
Packraft paddles break down into four or five pieces and so fit in a backpack. Length, blade size, stiffness and weight matter. According to the Packrafting Store, large blades are good for propulsion (whitewater), smaller ones for endurance (touring). For whitewater, a shorter overall length is recommended.
Our rules of thumb: we paddle ultralight boats with the Anfibio Fly, beginners with the Basic, touring boats without whitewater with the Wave and in whitewater with the Smash. More on the Gear page.
Matching gear
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Anfibio Fly* (advertising, external link, opens in a new window)Anfibio Basic* (advertising, external link, opens in a new window)Anfibio Wave* (advertising, external link, opens in a new window)Anfibio Smash* (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.