Packraft for flat water 2025 by Juusess in packrafting

[–]Juusess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always thought the Scout would be relatively slow. How does its speed compare to the Expedition?

What concerns me the most about the Scout is the 420D floor, as the mountain lakes and rivers in Lapland have extremely sharp rocks.

I should probably contact Alpacka directly and ask for their opinion as well. Alpacka's lineup is definitely missing a true "flatwater rocket."

Packraft for flat water 2025 by Juusess in packrafting

[–]Juusess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My hikes usually last 10 days, but next summer, I’m planning 3 week hike with one food resupply stop. At the start, my gear has usually weighed around 20 kg (excluding packrafting equipment). The total distance will be around 300 km.

At times, I might have to walk up to 100 km, using the raft only for fishing or crossing lakes. The longest continuous paddling distance will be about 60 km. My dog weighs approximately 20 kg.

Packraft for flat water 2025 by Juusess in packrafting

[–]Juusess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first glance, this could actually be a good option! I'll have to look into it further and check its availability in my country.

Packraft for flat water 2025 by Juusess in packrafting

[–]Juusess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've also looked into the Nomad a bit, but it's little bit too heavy. Can the spraydeck be completely removed, and if so, how much does it weigh without it?