Packraft Ultima Voyager
Naskladnění v druhé polovině března 2026.
We wanted a packraft that we could take on multi-day expeditions even on more difficult white waterA boat that will be light enough for multi-kilometer hikes with the boat in your backpack, but will still retain its whitewater setup – deck and spray skirt. A packraft that can easily carry a month's worth of gear, but still remains stable and maneuverable in class IV rapids far to the north, south, west, or east.
The result is VoyagerA packraft sewn in a classic style, with a higher rocker for riding waves and a wider stern for increased stability.
To increase the ship's durability, we equipped Voyager with reinforced TPU 840D floor and to keep the weight low, we have retained 210D tubes.
For tubes we have chosen diameter 28 cm, which is slightly more than our Eddy whitewater specials (25 cm) and slightly less than all-round boats such as the Tramp.
The result is a boat that some people disparagingly call a "banana." It may resemble one in shape, but its handling characteristics definitely surpass those of a banana :). The Voyager is incredibly stable and very maneuverable even when fully loaded with luggage. Even in rough whitewater around WW IV.
Even so, the Voyager is incredibly light (4.5 kg fully equipped and well under 4 kg for the packraft alone), and you can take it pretty much anywhere.
The most rigorous testing took place during an expedition to Swedish Lapland on the rivers Vistasälven a Kaitumälven. Voyager passed with flying colors and was finally put on sale in the fall of 2025.
Basic packraft equipment
The Packraft Voyager comes equipped with everything you need to set sail. However, the boat can be further equipped and optimized according to your preferences (see below).
The boat is equipped with a Tizip, an inflatable seat, an inflatable backrest, and a removable deck with a Voyager sprayhood.
The boat also includes 4 loops on the bow and 4 on the stern for securing cargo.
Tizip
Since Voyager is primarily designed for multi-day trips, it always comes with Tizip internal storage space, which allows for even distribution of cargo in the boat's tubes. You will appreciate this especially when using it on white water.
The boat can be delivered without the Tizip system upon request.
Voyager floor
After a series of tests, we decided to equip the Voyager packraft with a removable deck, which reflects the conditions in our region in particular. Although a removable deck does not guarantee a 100% dry boat, it is sufficient for the vast majority of uses.
Its big advantage is the increased variability of the packraft. In case you are not going to the big wilderness, but for a relaxed summer wandering on our rivers or water, you can save (600 g) and leave the deck at home. In addition, the removable deck makes cleaning the boat much easier.
If you still want a solid deck, it can be custom-made. This makes sense for those who most often venture out onto wild waters, where waves as big as houses crash from left and right.
Packraft size
The inner length of Voyager is 125 cm, which is optimal for the body length of 185 cm - 190 cm. 185 cm – 190 cm.
For people who are approximately 195 cm tall or taller, we recommend having a packraft custom-made (130 cm inner length or longer).
For smaller paddlers who would not be able to brace themselves in the boat, the packraft can be equipped with an inflatable foot rest.
Optional equipment
Packraft can also be fitted with optional accessories (tick when adding items to your basket).
Thigh straps
Of course, Eddy HC is equipped with the option of attaching knee straps, with which you can achieve precise control of the boat and increase its rigidity.
EVA backband
The kayak adjustable EVA backrest can also be used. The EVA backrest is always recommended for use on heavier whitewater.
Who is Voyager for? Voyager is for all packrafters looking for adventure where no one else is. For those who want to hike to the river for days with a backpack and then be rewarded with a smooth ride even in more difficult rapids. It is for those who want to earn the river.
Who is Voyager not for? The Voyager is not for travelers on calm waters. Thanks to its pronounced rocker, it is slightly slower than its counterparts when paddling, and when there is a strong headwind, it won't perform particularly well. But then, that's true of almost every packraft...
And what do we say? We are on the Kaitumälven River and have not encountered another human being for almost a week. Our only company is moose, reindeer, eagles, hundreds of swans, and other birds. We fish for pike and char, gather blueberries and cranberries as big as doors, cook often over a fire as in the old days, and sleep in places where the water flows and tastes like no other. But we had to earn all of this..."
This is exactly the kind of trip for Voyager.
STAY WILD, BE FREE!
#staywildbefree #slodivbatohu #voyager
Choose the packraft primarily according to what you intend to do with it. As with a bike, there is no such thing as a packraft that is great for everything. You'll have a hard time carrying big loads with a wild water special, and conversely, you can't jump waterfalls with a boat designed for fishing.
Next, consider whether you can easily fit into the boat - if it should be too small for you, go for the larger version.
And at the very end, deal with the little things. Whether you need a skeg, whether you use knee straps, skeg, etc.
You can then store whatever you can fit inside the boat. Of course, it is ideal to store the things you need once in a while in the boat, because every time you open the TIZIP, the boat will naturally deflate. Classically, tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, food supplies for the next few days, etc will come in the boat.
Our packrafts equipped with the TIZIP system have an extra buckle inside to which the load can be attached - we recommend using our drybags equipped with an anti-clip buckle.
But not everything has advantages. TIZIP needs to be taken care of, basically all the time. It needs to be cleaned and lubricated not only after every use, but ideally also during multi-day trips and expeditions. Every dirt in the packraft means a reduction in its functionality and therefore probably an air leak from the boat. And of course you don't want that.
Of course, the cargo inside the ship also changes its characteristics and manoeuvrability. In the case of wild water, in general, a small load inside the boat (up to about 15 kg) will always improve its behaviour. With a larger load you will reduce the speed of the boat's reaction to your manoeuvre, but on the other hand you will make the boat a tank that can better cope with, for example, a larger water current that does not necessarily require fast zigzagging etc.
So all this must be considered when choosing a packraft.
Personally, due to our natural laziness, we reach for a packraft with TIZIP only in case of multi-day expeditions, when we need to transport more cargo than can fit on the boat. Then we don't have to worry about the packraft at all, which of course suits our nature 😊.
They last a lot. Much more than it might seem at first glance.
However, always keep in mind that packraft is designed to make the most of its essence. That is a boat that is lightweight, easy to pack into a backpack, and great to store at home. Just a boat you can take anywhere.
For this reason, the Packraft is less robust than, say, other inflatable craft, but weighs many times more and when packed down makes for a separate seventy-litre loom. Logically, therefore, it should last less, or its eventual puncture should be easier.
It's true. A packraft will definitely last less than a conventional raft with the same impact. But you'll still only break through it by a really bad accident. It has to be a really nasty collision with a sharp rock or a piece of metal left behind on a weir. If you are a bit clumsy, you can pierce it with a branch while carrying it, or with a knife blade while cutting sausages.
If you manage to break through the floor, nothing happens. You'll just get a little water from underneath the boat, which will pour out through the same hole. At the next stop, just tape over the gorilla tape and you're done.
If you puncture the cylinder, you'll naturally start leaking air out of the ship. In most cases, it's a slow leak, which you can fix with a temporary patch and then fix at home for good.
Only if you are really unlucky will you make a hole in the ship that will cause the packraft to launch almost instantly. That's never happened to us, and we don't really mess with our ships. However, in that case, you have to take into account that a big hole equals instant float. Therefore, always go out on packrafts equipped to deal with a possible swim. A life jacket, spare clothing and possibly a helmet are the basics without which you should never go on the water. Even a big hole can be easily repaired - it doesn't mean the end of the vessel.
A simple question with a complex answer.
Packraft can carry a lot. However, it is necessary to distinguish between what the Packraft can carry without sinking and how much it can carry in order to use it for its intended purpose (crossing a lake versus the wild water of WW IV difficulty).
In general, a packraft will carry the number of people it is designed to carry, plus a load equivalent to, say, a full rucksack that you are able to carry on an expedition.
The packraft can carry even more, but then you have to take into account that it will not behave in the water as you would imagine. For example, with a really overloaded Packraft Eddy you can sail across the lake, but definitely don't take it into difficult wild water.
We always recommend that you test the behaviour of a particular ship with a particular load under optimum conditions. Before the expedition, load the boat with the planned cargo exactly as you plan later and test it in the calm of the shore, for example on a pond. If you have trouble keeping your load balanced on the duck behind your house, chances are it won't be any better on the class IV rapids. Not to mention Grand Canyon😊. Every boat will behave differently with different types and weights of cargo and how they are loaded (bow / stern / inside the boat). Give everything time and find a way that works for you.
Not particularly. Except for boats equipped with the TIZIP system, where zipper care is essential, you don't have to overdo it with packraft care.
During the action, the packraft requires essentially no attention. After inflating the packraft, always inflate it (put it in water for a while, which will usually be colder than the air - for this reason the volume of air in the boat will decrease and the boat will soften) and then inflate it again.
Do not leave the packraft inflated in the sun during stops. The direct sun and heat can really increase the air pressure in the boat and can damage seams, zippers, etc. Ideally the boat should be deflated for safety during breaks on hot days.
Always rinse the packraft free of dirt and sand and allow to dry after use. Then roll it up at will and throw it somewhere in a closet or under the bed out of the sun's rays. That's all.
We are able to do almost anything. Almost any color. Longer, shorter, wider packraft. More loops, less loops. Just let us know!
Delivery time of on demand packraft is around 1 month.
| Weight | 4,8 kg |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue-yellow |
| Tubes material | TPU 210D |
| Floor material | TPU 840D |
| Floor | TPU solid |
| Tubes diameter | 28 cm |
| Deck | Voyager - removable with cord |
| Outer length | 259 cm |
| Outer width | 94 cm |
| Inner length | 125 cm |
| Inner width | 38 cm |
| Plain packraft weight | without deck - 3500 g, with deck - 3800 g |
| Basic setup weight | 4500 g |
| Paluba | removable |
We wrote about Ultima Voyager
We set off for Swedish Lapland at the end of August 2025 with the plan to combine two beautiful rivers, Vistasälven and Kaitumläven, into a logical packrafting route. You can find the travel article here. This detailed account serves as a sort of guide for those who would like to follow in our footsteps. What does the expedition entail? In full, it involves
Early in the morning, smoke is still rising from the fireplace. All it takes is a little stoking, blowing, and in a moment, tea is bubbling over the flames in a mess tin. Just a few steps away, a six-foot waterfall roars, turning red in the glow of the rising sun. For late summer in Swedish Lapland, we have been enjoying it unusually often for the tenth day in a row. And of course, we don't mind.
