The Ultimate Packraft Buying Guide
Looking for the perfect packraft? You’ve come to the right place.
Whether you’re heading to an alpine lake, paddling whitewater, or planning a multi-day expedition, choosing the right packraft can be overwhelming. There are dozens of models on the market, each with different weights, sizes, features, and use cases. That’s why we built this guide—to make it easy to compare packrafts side by side.
What This Guide Covers
Below, you’ll find the most complete packraft comparison table available online, featuring every packraft currently on the market. We’ve included key details like:
Weight
Packed dimensions
Use case (alpine lake, whitewater, multi-day, etc.)
Spray deck options
Self-bailing vs non-bailing
Capacity & size
Materials & durability
This makes it easy to compare models and quickly narrow down the best packraft for your needs.
Pro tip: Use the filters and sorting options in the embedded table to focus on the features that matter most to you.
Who This Packraft Buying Guide Is For
This resource is built for:
First-time buyers researching their first packraft
Experienced paddlers comparing advanced models
Hikers and backpackers looking for the lightest alpine lake options
Whitewater paddlers choosing between self-bailing or spray-decked designs
Gearheads and enthusiasts who want to explore every option
Why We Made This
There was no single place online where you could compare all the major packraft brands and models in one place. So we built it ourselves—a sortable, scannable, and incredibly detailed packraft database to simplify your buying process.
If you’re serious about getting the right packraft for your adventures, this is the place to start.
Start Exploring
Use the table below to begin your comparison. If you’re not sure where to start, try filtering by use case (e.g. “whitewater” or “alpine lake”) or weight range.
