UV resistance
Also: UV protection
Sunlight ages plastics over time. Packrafts should therefore not lie or be stored in the sun permanently.
On a trip, sun is no problem, but in storage it is: dark, dry and cool is ideal.
Warning: Don't use UV protectant spray! Packraft Europe warns that such sprays form a hard layer to which neither glue nor patches will stick later.
Sources and further reading
Research as of 13 Nov 2026. We have marked manufacturer information as such.