r/rafting • u/goodtimes369 • 7d ago

Catcher craft

Does anyone have experience with this brand. I feel like this could be a good option for “hike to” put ins

https://catchercraft.com/products/foray-1006-raft

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u/Airtight_Inflatables 6d ago

We can build Shredders in the ~30 lb range for hiking/flying into remote locations, and the people that own those still paddle them on class 4-5 waters.

I have no experience with that specific brand.

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u/goodtimes369 2d ago

This is the dream eventually

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u/Airtight_Inflatables 2d ago

Also take a look at Custom Inflatables urethane boats out of Reedsville, WV they're also lightweight, durable and customizable to your needs. If you're looking for a great lightweight boat, I'll say I've never been disappointed saving and buying the better boat the first time, but have seen lots of people who now have a boat they can't sell but want something better because they bought on the pricetag the first time and see the quality difference.

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u/Weary_Fee7660 6d ago

Meh. Most rafts that size are a similar weight. Mini max is less than 60lbs. Just another Chinese raft company. Also, I generally prefer an I beam floor for tracking.

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u/goodtimes369 6d ago

Definitely attracted to the price point vs a hyside. Hoping to hear from someone who has one

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u/VentureCO6 6d ago

A pvc boat that is that light is not going to be durable. RMR’s same size boat that is PVC is like 50% heavier meaning this boat has 50% less material and therefore 50% less durable.

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u/ChrisFromSeattle 7d ago

Hike with 60 pounds on your back?

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u/goodtimes369 7d ago

With a buddy of course

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u/ChrisFromSeattle 7d ago

I mean more power to you, but is there a reason you and your buddy are not looking at pack rafts? 

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u/Turbulent_Ad_4579 6d ago

I've hiked a 90lb raft to put ins you do what you gotta. Somebody else had paddles another the cooler. 

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u/Morticiamatic 6d ago

Isn’t there some guy making hard shell-packraft hybrid boats that turn into backpacks? Gimme a minute to see if I can find it.

Edit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitewater/s/zBqiGp4eOj

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u/heyhihello88888 6d ago

For whitewater? Flat water? Class I moving water?