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The best new whitewater packraft - Alpacka Raft's new Mage!
Packrafter, Jeff Creamer and crew, took out a couple of Alpacka Raft's new Mage packrafts out on a few trips and found it perfect for backcountry adventures where space and weight were a premium, and whitewater performance was mandatory. Check out a recap of their adventure.
Get the details and specifications on the Mage at: alpackaraft.com/products/mage
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Відео

Which packraft size do you choose?
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Here's a quick tutorial on how to choose the proper packraft size for you! We've switched it up and made it easier to get the right size, check it out.
Whitewater Packraft Thigh Straps - Which are for you?
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Our patented 4-Point, 3-Point and 2-Point thigh straps are options available at Alpacka Raft, but what's what? And which is best for you? Find out in this clip.
Setting up the best in whitewater packrafting - Alpacka Raft's new Mage!
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How to properly set up the Alpacka Raft Mage. For maximum whitewater performance, it's extremely important to properly set up the mage when you get it. Check out this tutorial on the specifics of the Mage and the steps you'll want to take before getting on the water. For more information on the Alpacka Raft Mage visit: alpackaraft.com/products/mage
That's a roll! Rolling up your packraft three ways.
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You asked, and we listened. We’ve just released a new packraft rolling tutorial. Check out these common techniques for rolling up your packraft for all types of adventures. alpackaraft.com/blog/rolling-up-your-packraft
2025 Alpacka Raft Sneak Preview - What's New for 2025!
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Get an exclusive first look at the 2025 Alpacka Raft lineup. In this sneak preview, we introduce the latest updates to the Refuge, Caribou, Expedition, and Gnarwhal packraft models-plus, our newest whitewater model, the Mage. From whitewater to flatwater, we’ve made exciting design upgrades and performance enhancements across our range to elevate your packrafting adventures. Whether you’re expl...
How to Attach Your DIY Attachment Points to Your Alpacka Raft Packraft
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If you are adding additional attachment points to your packraft, here is a quick tutorial on how to do it. Adding extra attachment points can be easy and when done right can be very beneficial to your Alpacka Raft packrafting adventures. #AlpackaRaft #Packrafting #patchrepair #boating #outdoor #outside4 #adventure #adventureawaits #adventuretime #packraft #thisispackrafting #repairvideos #fixyo...
Alpacka Raft: Proper Packraft Storage
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Hanging or loosely folding your packraft is preferred when storing your Alpacka Raft packraft. Each packraft comes with a stuff sack, but it's not recommended to keep your packraft in that stuff sack permanently. Watch the video and learn more about Alpacka Raft packraft storage. #alpackaraft #packraft #thisispackrafting #AlpackaRaft #Packrafting #patchrepair #boating #outdoor #outside4 #advent...
Alpacka Raft Repair: Adding a new nozzle to your Alpacka Raft Accessory Inflation Hose
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Here is a quick how-to video on how to replace and repair the inflation valve hose on your Alpacka Raft acessories. #alpackaraft #packraft #thisispackrafting #AlpackaRaft #Packrafting #patchrepair #boating #outdoor #outside4 #adventure #adventureawaits #adventuretime #packraft #thisispackrafting #repairvideos #fixyourboat #fixitnow #diyfix #diyrepair #diyrepairs #TiZip #diyfix #boating #Valve #...
Alpacka Raft Packraft Cargo Fly Zipper Care
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It's really important to take care of your Cargo Fly zipper on the internal storage system of your Alpacka Raft packraft. To keep the longevity of your packraft and keep you paddling, Will on our repair team takes you through what is necessary for regular zipper care. #AlpackaRaft #Packrafting #patchrepair #boating #outdoor #outside4 #adventure #adventureawaits #adventuretime #packraft #thisisp...
Checklist for Sending Us Your Packraft - Is your O-Ring in your inflation valve?
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Before sending us your Alpacka Raft packraft for repair, make sure to go through these steps to ensure it needs to actually be sent in. #AlpackaRaft #warranty #warrantyservice #packraft #thisispackrafting #AlpackaRaft #Packrafting #patchrepair #boating #outdoor #outside4 #adventure #adventureawaits #adventuretime #packraft #thisispackrafting #repairvideos #fixyourboat #fixitnow #diyfix #diyrepa...
Alpacka Raft Repair: Entrapment PSA - Rig your boat for safety
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Just a quick Alpacka Raft PSA on making sure that you don't create entrapment hazards when rigging your packraft. We see a lot of packrafts come in to our repair team with rigging that are definite hazards. If you aren't sure what is considered an entrapment hazard, consider taking a Swiftwater Safety course to learn the ins and outs of how to rig your packraft. #AlpackaRaft #warranty #warranty...
Packraft Deck Tape
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What's up with the tape under my packraft deck? We get this question all of the time, so we thought we'd address it in a video.
Alpacka Raft Inflation Valve Leaf Replacement
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Need to replace the valve leaf on your Alpacka Raft packraft? Will on our repair team helps you repair it yourself. Check out this video for help. #AlpackaRaft #Packrafting #patchrepair #boating #outdoor #outside4 #adventure #adventureawaits #adventuretime #packraft #thisispackrafting #repairvideos #fixyourboat #fixitnow #diyfix #diyrepair #diyrepairs #TiZip #diyfix #boating #inflation #Inflati...
Alpacka Raft Warranty Process
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Need to determine if your packraft is underwarranty? Will from our repair team takes you through what's covered. #AlpackaRaft #warranty #warrantyservice #packraft #thisispackrafting #AlpackaRaft #Packrafting #patchrepair #boating #outdoor #outside4 #adventure #adventureawaits #adventuretime #packraft #thisispackrafting #repairvideos #fixyourboat #fixitnow #diyfix #diyrepair #diyrepairs #TiZip #...
Alpacka Raft Repair: Cargo Fly Zipper Rot
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Alpacka Raft Repair: Cargo Fly Zipper Rot
Patching your Alpacka Raft packraft
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Patching your Alpacka Raft packraft
Cargo Fly Zipper Care on Your New Packraft
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Cargo Fly Zipper Care on Your New Packraft
Alpacka Raft's Warranty Process
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Alpacka Raft's Warranty Process
Sheri
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Sheri
Alpacka Raft HD Skirt
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Alpacka Raft HD Skirt
Whatever Floats Your Goat
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Whatever Floats Your Goat
Explorer 42
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Explorer 42
Alpacka Raft Custom Lab
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Alpacka Raft Custom Lab
Alpacka Raft Caribou
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Alpacka Raft Caribou
Alpacka Raft Refuge
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Alpacka Raft Refuge
Alpacka Raft Valkyrie - Product Features and Highlights with Jeff Creamer
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Alpacka Raft Valkyrie - Product Features and Highlights with Jeff Creamer
'Sheri' Film Trailer - Official
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'Sheri' Film Trailer - Official
Meet the new Valkyrie - Alpacka Raft's True Inflatable Kayak
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Meet the new Valkyrie - Alpacka Raft's True Inflatable Kayak
'Sheri' Film Teaser
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'Sheri' Film Teaser

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @robbschnell8784
    @robbschnell8784 7 днів тому

    Kind of a rinky-dink seat attachment. Also, i had a gnarwhal, and the foremost thigh strap hook CONSTANTLY detached.

  • @ronactive
    @ronactive 13 днів тому

    Gut gemachtes Video. Grüße ronactive

  • @mikearonoff
    @mikearonoff 19 днів тому

    Is the hull the same as in my Valkyrie 3?

  • @AndrewDasilvaPLT
    @AndrewDasilvaPLT 20 днів тому

    How do you decide upon a name for these guys?

  • @Packraftexplorers
    @Packraftexplorers 22 дні тому

    It looks like the perfect work tool for my packraft courses and I'll probably be paddling it more often than my Valkyrie.😍

  • @ytkb8401
    @ytkb8401 23 дні тому

    oh another toy I hadn't budgeted for.. oh well I only live once😁 Looks ace, can't wait to try it!

  • @caide
    @caide 23 дні тому

    That is so cool boat, I can't wait to get mine.

  • @rschreck876
    @rschreck876 23 дні тому

    What if you’re 6’1, wear a size medium top, a medium bottom with a longer inseam? 😂

  • @noBearAdventures
    @noBearAdventures 23 дні тому

    Let’s go!!

  • @ionflow1073
    @ionflow1073 23 дні тому

    I'm seriously considering ordering the Mage as soon as i get the money saved up

  • @michaelbeasley4923
    @michaelbeasley4923 23 дні тому

    Thanks for the video. How well do your packrafts hold up in below freezing temps? Does the material become too brittle to maintain its durability?

    • @ionflow1073
      @ionflow1073 23 дні тому

      That's a good question. The coldest temperatures I've had my Explorer 42 in temperatures down to about 40°F and it did fine. I've seen people paddling around glaciers in Alaska. They were all wearing dry suits so I'm sure it was pretty cold. What's the coldest temperatures that you think you'll subject your boat to?

    • @caide
      @caide 23 дні тому

      There are no problems with the frost. I have been paddling in -5 celsius/50F. It is not so enjoyable to paddle colder than that, and I don't usually do it too much. And the problem is that the water starts to be very hard when it is colder than 0C/32F. But I know people who has used packraft as a sled in winter packrafting trips.

    • @ionflow1073
      @ionflow1073 23 дні тому

      @@caide i don't think we have much to worry about when it comes to the cold.

  • @dgiroday1
    @dgiroday1 23 дні тому

    Nice video. Very detailed.

  • @Moqui10
    @Moqui10 28 днів тому

    How to your REMOVE attachments?

  • @PantsFandango
    @PantsFandango Місяць тому

    Nice, concise video. Thanks. One question though, if Aquaseal is not recommended for patching because it requires air to cure, what glue do we use for bonding floor patch material to the floor?

  • @Moqui10
    @Moqui10 Місяць тому

    Nice.

  • @josh8058
    @josh8058 2 місяці тому

    Can you guys add a video or anything on your website about the best way to roll up rafts being mindful of the tzip?

    • @AlpackaRaft
      @AlpackaRaft Місяць тому

      We already have it in progress! Should be available early 2025.

  • @flyweight_adventures
    @flyweight_adventures 2 місяці тому

    Hmm. Was just about to order a caribou without the zipper. My bad back would prob appreciate that new backrest though.

  • @robbschnell8784
    @robbschnell8784 2 місяці тому

    Definitely won't be buying a Mage, or ANYTHING alpacka.....just bought a gnarwhal...everyone says it's super stable, and THE big water boat, but it's NEITHER. In class 2 nothing waves, it's natural state is upside down. The boat WANTS to flip sideways! So unreliable. I've swam more in the last month w this boat than I have in the last 2 yrs using a robfin!...resulting in one dangerous situation!

  • @raynaramsay
    @raynaramsay 2 місяці тому

    AWWW damn, i just ordered a wolverine - A mage would have been great,.

    • @AlpackaRaft
      @AlpackaRaft Місяць тому

      There are still a lot of people ordering Wolverines, especially because you wont be able to get them in 2025. It's still a great packraft, the Mage is the updated version. We will have more details on the Mage coming in 2025.

  • @wild-riding
    @wild-riding 2 місяці тому

    Why no more Classic (I love mine :) ) What about the Mule?

    • @nickolson3837
      @nickolson3837 2 місяці тому

      The use cases for the Classic is covered largely by the Caribou and the Expedition. The Mule is still an option! This video only covers the boats that have major changes and the new boat for 2025.

  • @federicotheironlyportrait
    @federicotheironlyportrait 2 місяці тому

    😍😍😍

  • @taknname
    @taknname 2 місяці тому

    Exciting lineup! Looking forward to the Mage....

  • @Packraftexplorers
    @Packraftexplorers 2 місяці тому

    🤩🥳 Cant wait to test the new Mage. Looks awesome with the new seat/floor cushion. Cheers Tom

  • @elreydelbosquex
    @elreydelbosquex 3 місяці тому

    any video on removing attachment?

  • @HankLeukart
    @HankLeukart 4 місяці тому

    i didn’t know any of this story and i loved this film! thank you sheri for basically inventing this sport and for the seven alpackas i own!

  • @KayakKiwi_Peter
    @KayakKiwi_Peter 4 місяці тому

    How do you handle a leak that is close to the black plastic seam please?

  • @rschreck876
    @rschreck876 4 місяці тому

    I mean, I’m all for an Alcrapa…

  • @nataliemakepeace8524
    @nataliemakepeace8524 4 місяці тому

    I assume you are applying it on to an inflated boat for demonstration purposes. You can apply the lubricant on when thr boat is deflated as well no? Thanks in advance 👍

  • @ffps4364
    @ffps4364 5 місяців тому

    I notice your roll of tyvek tape does not have a removeable backing. The only type I can find has a backing paper. Is this the correct tape?

  • @thegristleking
    @thegristleking 5 місяців тому

    Super rad!

  • @rschreck876
    @rschreck876 5 місяців тому

    Did you guys stop making this one?

  • @KZ-yu4jz
    @KZ-yu4jz 6 місяців тому

    interesting to hear about the extra coatings on the 840D floor for better durability. Do the tubes also get a heavier duty coating for durability? Thanks

  • @EZPrAnCs
    @EZPrAnCs 7 місяців тому

    Absolute maniac stabbing it! Hahahahaha

  • @spiritaelove2104
    @spiritaelove2104 7 місяців тому

    So glad I found this, finishing up my time with my chickens, dogs and a cayuga duck. Hopefully we an call a small.piece of acres home soon again.

  • @mrschwartzmc
    @mrschwartzmc 7 місяців тому

    Any concern about temperature? Will it be ok over the winter in a shed in Alaska?

  • @hoser7706
    @hoser7706 7 місяців тому

    What boat is close to the Carbou in weight but more durable?

  • @PineMartyn
    @PineMartyn 7 місяців тому

    I am very interested in this particular model, but I no longer see it listed among the available models on your website. Has it been discontinued? Can one still be ordered? Cheers, - Martin

  • @BjornS10
    @BjornS10 8 місяців тому

    My zipper still looks new (waaaaay better than boat #2 in the vid) but I am getting leaking around the perimeter of the zipper plate. I was planning on putting a thin layer of aqua seal on the inside where it won't interfere with the actual zipper, but may plug the leaks. Do you see anything wrong with doing that? Thanks!!

    • @AlpackaRaft
      @AlpackaRaft 8 місяців тому

      Check in with Will on this one at Service@alpackaraft.com - he can help!

  • @ronactive
    @ronactive 8 місяців тому

    Schon ziemlich tolles Packraft. Würde ich sehr gern mal testen. Grüße ronactive

  • @danielmolnar1558
    @danielmolnar1558 8 місяців тому

    So I just got my bought and got over excited and went out on the river twice without having done this. Will I have caused any irreversible damage to the zipper?

    • @ThatKayakingGuy
      @ThatKayakingGuy 7 місяців тому

      Did you use the zipper? I don't lube mine but I never open it

  • @ThatKayakingGuy
    @ThatKayakingGuy 8 місяців тому

    I need help understanding the sanding part. Where you recommend going beyond the boundary. How does this not leak air if we strip the tpu? Or does the Clifton act as tpu to replace that air tight quality just outside where the patch is placed?

    • @AaronVets
      @AaronVets 7 місяців тому

      That’s why he emphasized to only sand it lightly so you don’t wear through the entire outer TPU layer!

  • @kiprasjames
    @kiprasjames 8 місяців тому

    Just a quick question. Are you supposed to store the packraft with the zipper closed or open?

    • @Devtac-
      @Devtac- 8 місяців тому

      My guess would be as long as you have confirmed that the inside of the pack raft is completely dry & you have cleaned & lubricated your zipper they’d likely recommend you store it with the zipper closed so that no little specs of dirt, dust or sand, or anything make their way into the zipper

    • @mrschwartzmc
      @mrschwartzmc 7 місяців тому

      Closed, as shown in the video.

  • @ThePsychoSykes
    @ThePsychoSykes 8 місяців тому

    Nice work on all the new videos!

  • @BSmith272
    @BSmith272 8 місяців тому

    Take care of your boat and it will take care of you!

    • @BSmith272
      @BSmith272 8 місяців тому

      You don't want your packraft conking out when you need to make a critical move! I like Alpacka's lineup. Keep the educational videos coming.

  • @ThatKayakingGuy
    @ThatKayakingGuy 8 місяців тому

    Interesting. I assumed they were normally heat welded on. Is there no worry during the sanding process about some of the air leaking near the edges of where the sanding happens?

  • @rogberube6422
    @rogberube6422 8 місяців тому

    Thanks, Will.

  • @ktitus54
    @ktitus54 9 місяців тому

    I like the video but the valve is driving me crazy. .........what is the deal with the valve? Please advise. Even when closed.......(it's to the left......that is counter intuitive) .I still lose air......before I get the cap on.....Please advise.......

  • @RebelRDX
    @RebelRDX 11 місяців тому

    Is that the expedition raft? Looks amazing

  • @Packraftexplorers
    @Packraftexplorers 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video. It's actually so simple, but many packrafters still do it wrong. Many of my customers don't want to buy a packraft with a Tizip because they are afraid it could damage the zipper. I always explain to them that the zipper has a very long service life if you take care of it and pay attention when loading and unloading. One important point is still missing from the video. After the tour, the zipper must always be dried thoroughly, as a damp zipper can become porous due to bacteria. In my opinion, this is the most important point in zipper care after regular greasing. Best regards. Tom

    • @landonsawaya
      @landonsawaya 9 місяців тому

      I agree, this can happen in a matter of months but they will last years of regular use if cared for

  • @WhatchaWalkinAbout
    @WhatchaWalkinAbout 11 місяців тому

    Can i have a packraft to test on my river here in Australia for a video please 😆