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"Born in Alaska, Built for the World."

Taking a rest, McKerrow Island, New Zealand

 The first Alpacka raft was built for an off-trail trek across the Brooks Range, Alaska.  More than seven years later we're still designing and hand-building simple, tough boats with the best materials and techniques available.  Alpacka rafts are artisan craft, from stem to stern. Each one has a little personality of it's own. 

For us, it's about staying true to our vision - and our vision is that it's not about the boat.  It's about doing what you want to do, and going where you want to go.  At the end of the day, the boat is only a tool. The vision is about life.

               So... good boating! 

About Alpacka Raft
Information about our company and products.
» A Brief History of Alpacka
Where did these little boats come from? Well, it all started in Chugiak...

» Packrafting Lore: A Small History of Small Boats
What is "packrafting?" Where did it come from?

» Expeditions & Alpackas
A brief overview of the expeditionary history of Alpacka Rafts.

» Alpacka Durability & Specific Case Histories
Hull durability is our top priority. We're often asked (with good reason) "how tough is the boat?" or "what will damage it?" We've assembled specific information and examples here.

» All in a Name...
What does the name "Alpacka" mean?

» "A Long Trek Home": Hig & Erin's Epic Journey
4,000 miles by foot, ski, and packraft, from Seattle to the Aleutian Islands.

» Green Boats...
Our number-one ecological principle: build non-disposable craft that are high-performance, long-lasting, and economical. We think we've figured out how to do it.

» The Single Air Chamber Design
Your boat has one main air chamber and 2 seat chambers. This is the safest, most durable design for a raft of this size and weight.

» Befriending Your Alpacka: The Intention behind the Design.
Alpacka rafts are designed for clear purposes and built to exact specifications. Everything on your boat is there for a reason. Our boats are about putting the adventure back into wilderness boating.

» And maybe a packraft just isn't for you...