Tips and Technique

Packrafting, Simplified
Tips on the general packrafting and usage of your Alpacka.

»	Packrafting 101 The fundamentals of paddling your Alpacka.
»	Packing & Carrying Your Boat Paddling is only half of packrafting. The other half is having a boat you can carry anywhere.
»	Tempering: the Art of a Well-Inflated Boat A packraft's inflation pressure changes with air temperature, and it's easy to manage.
»	Whitewater & Technical Paddling Basic performance traits of Alpackas in whitewater.
»	The Self-Rescue The art of getting back into a raft, on the water.
»	Bikerafting Tips on the Art of Bikerafting.
»	Hunting with Packrafts Although helpful for access, great strength of Alpackas for hunting is on the pack-out.
»	Alpackas & Fishing Fishing with & from packrafts.
»	Mosquito Fleets Packrafts as expeditionary satellite boats.
»	Using Your Tiedowns Attaching packs, handles, and equipment to your raft.

The Far Side of Alpacka
The more unusual, exotic, and non-standard uses for your boat and equipment...

»	The Packraft Longboat Transforming a couple packrafts into an open-water vessel.
»	Sleeping With Your Alpacka Tips on packraft enhancement of a good night's rest.
»	Improvised Shelter & Insulation The ups and downs of integrating your Alpacka into shelter & protection.
»	Non-Standard Use and Seaworthiness Checks
»	UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Pyramid Tent & Raft Camping

Choosing and Outfitting Your Raft
Your packraft is just one piece of river-gear. Selecting appropriate accessory equipment is just as important as choosing the right boat.

»	Choosing a Raft Size Alpacka rafts come in several sizes... this page helps you choose.
»	Choosing a Paddle Alpacka Rafts are designed to be paddled with breakdown kayak paddles.
»	Using & Choosing PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) A PFD is a vital piece of safety equipment.
»	Lanyards & Tow Lines Using tethers with your packraft.
»	Floor Pads & Inflatable Mattresses Sleeping pads provide insulation and protection on the water, as well as something to sleep on ashore.

Care & Maintenance
Caring for your raft, and the little tips to help you get the most of life and vitality out of it.

»	General Maintenance and Storage Alpacka rafts are low maintenance watercraft. We design them for people who are HARD on gear.
»	Caring for your Inflation Bag Your inflation bag is designed to be light, easy to use, and easy to repair.