I had no idea a raft you can fit your backpack could stand up to this kind high impact paddling. I don’t think you’d want to go too big with straight vertical drops as the floatation bladders would probably preclude any torpedo action but whipping down low angle natural waterslides and bumping off boulders seems to be on the menu. Well played Nick Coulter.

Boats: Red packraft is an Alpacka Gnarwhal ($1,500. Yellow Packraft is a Kokopelli Nirvana (1,399).

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....