Repair and care

Care

Also: boat care, cleaning

A packraft needs little care: rinse it after the trip, dry it and store it in the dark. Sand belongs neither in the valve nor in zippers.

The Packrafting Store recommends cleaning the boat with clean water and drying it before longer storage to prevent odour and mould. Rinse after salt water. No solvents or heat sources nearby, no DEET, no UV spray.

Sources and further reading

• Packrafting Store: product and usage FAQ
• Packraft Europe: Care and Repair (English)

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