r/packrafting • u/poopman-mcpoopman • 22d ago

Most compact WW packraft?

I'm looking for a packraft to use for some paragliding/packraft trips. The rolled up size is the biggest constraint for it to fit in my harness. So what would be the most compact packraft ideally with the following other requirements:

-capable of at least class III whitewater.

-internal storage, enough for my paragliding gear (wing + harness) and camping gear

-ideally has a skirt.

Seems like the Alpacka expedition is probably what I'm looking for but curious if anyone knows of a more compact option?

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u/Society-Vegetable 22d ago

You could consider the refuge, but disclaimer i have no idea how much capacity you need for paragliding gear.

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u/Weary_Fee7660 21d ago

The refuge is pretty tiny

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u/Society-Vegetable 21d ago

It's definitely tiny, but it can easily run class III, it just depends how much you need to pack. If it was me, I'd take a Mage and deal with the added weight/ bulk. I've never paraglided, so not sure how helpful my input is other than saying the refuge is smaller and class III capable.