How To

You don’t even have to be ten years old to set off down the Vltava in a packraft. On your own, that is – alone in the boat. But how do you go about it? A bit of preparation is a good idea. I certainly wouldn’t recommend acting as a spotter, putting a child in the boat at the first opportunity and sending them downstream, or throwing them into the turbulent waters of a weir.

What should you bring on a packrafting expedition to ensure you reach your destination, even if a bear tears your packraft apart? And what should you leave at home if you’re just heading out to the Vltava River for a beer?  

Packrafts aren’t just for lone adventurers disappearing into the wilderness somewhere up north—they’re also perfect for families with kids and their classic summer outings. A packraft for two or three people is a bit heavier and bulkier, but we’re still talking about a package weighing around 6–7 kilograms that fits

Pokud hledáte packraftový bágl na rychlý švih, může být Atrack od Ortliebu správnou volbou.

What you find in the packraft box.

We have already mentioned inflating a packraft. For those who are too lazy to read, here is a video from our innovative section Gadgets, or how to packraft?

This is the machine we needed. An electric pump that inflates a packraft in under two minutes! With Flextail we have been inflating our packrafts since the very beginning, but the new MAX Pump 3 is even more powerful than its counterpart. It can deliver up to 500 litres per minute at 5 kPa and you can really inflate your boat with it.

Trying out any of our models is no problem at all. Just call us, pick up and get started, for example, in the canal in Český Vrbný. This week Michal and Jitka came by and had a great time with Eddy and Tramp packrafts.  

With kids, packrafting takes on another awesome dimension. Whether you go on an adventure on calm water or on a river, it's always worth it. The problem kids have in packrafting is that they have a hard time reaching the water through the wider tubes with a kayak paddle. If they're learning to paddle on, say, a calm

Inflating the packraft is a matter of minutes. You can use an inflatable bag or even a pocket pump. How to do it? Valve Before inflating the packraft, you need to assemble the valve, which is included separately and consists of a one-way valve, a two-way valve, a gasket and a ring. First, put the gasket on the valve. Then fit the ring over the gasket.

One of the things we really like about packrafts is that they are almost maintenance free. It suits our somewhat free-spirited nature. However, there are a few things about packraft maintenance, especially if you have a boat equipped with a TIZIP system.

Are you here for the first time and just getting into the world of packraft? This short post is just for you... If you're new to packrafting, below you'll find some basic information and tips to get you started on the road to freedom, because it's never been closer. What is packraft? Packraft is a small lightweight easy