Alpacka Raft Forager – Tandem Self Bailing Expedition Packraft
Alpacka Raft Forager – Tandem Self Bailing Expedition Packraft
The Alpacka Raft Forager is the ultimate two-person expedition packraft. Designed for long river journeys, fishing adventures, and hauling heavy loads, the Forager combines stability, capacity, and performance. With a self-bailing floor system, oversized tubes, and Cargo Fly™ storage, it’s equally at home in whitewater or flatwater.
Key Features
Tandem Ready – Two paddlers plus gear, or solo with expedition or hunting load-outs.
Self-Bailing Floor – Standard self bailing systems keeps the boat light and responsive.
High Volume Tubes – Extra stability in whitewater and capacity for extended trips.
Cargo Fly Storage (aka TiZip) – Waterproof internal gear storage for balanced, secure loads.
Expedition Versatility – Built for hunting, fishing, or extended river expeditions.
What’s Included
- Alpacka Raft Forager Tandem Self Bailing Packraft
- Full-length floor pad
- Cargo Fly (TiZip) internal storage system
(internal drybags sold separately) - Inflation Bag
- TiZip™ Maintenance Kit
- Alpacka Raft Field Repair Kit
- Mesh Stuff Sack
| Length | Width | Interior Length | Interior Width | Weight (kitted) | Packed Size | Capacity |
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| 381 cm (12’6”) | 102 cm (40”) | 206 cm (81”) | 38 cm (15”) | 7.7 kg (17 lbs) | ~51 × 25 cm | Up to 453 kg (1000 lbs) |
Materials & Construction
- Hull Fabric: 420D nylon, TPU-coated (expedition-grade durability)
- Floor Fabric: 840D ballistic nylon, TPU-coated
- Hull Shape: Oversized tubes, wide hull, and high bow rocker for stability
- Drainage: Standard self-bailing floor
- Outfitting: Inflatable full-length floor pad, ()
- Storage: Cargo Fly™ (TiZip) internal storage system
(internal drybags sold separately) - Front paddler inflatable seat (Optional, sold separately)
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The Forager is designed as a tandem packraft for 2 paddlers plus gear, but it can also be paddled solo with space for expedition gear
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It’s the largest Alpacka Raft, with overside tubes, massive load capacity, and the most stability - perfect for extended expeditions, hunting, fishing trips or simply taking the kids out for a paddle.
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The Forager can carry up to 453kg, making it ideal for two paddlers with multi-day gear or bulky expedition loads.
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The kitted weight is approximately 7.7kg - light enough to pack on bush planes or carry on portages, but with expedition-level durability.
