Ready to Ship - Alpacka Raft Wolverine Self Bailer 420D
Ready to Ship - Alpacka Raft Wolverine Self Bailer 420D
** Alpacka Raft Wolverine Self Bailer with TiZip in burly 420D Arctic Blue. Large size in-stock and Ready to Ship only. Limited quantities/sizes available as indicated. On sale limited time only - updated 18/4/24 **
Handmade in Colorado, USA
Available Colours / Material:
420D Arctic Blue
Available Ready to Ship Sizes:
Medium
Large
Weight: Approx. ~3.7-3.9kg - 420D construction - (weight determined by configuration/material/size, see chart below for comparison. Note: Boats constructed in the stronger 420D material have a slight increase in overall boat bulk and weight over the same configuration in 210D materials. The additional weight of the 420D fabric is approx. 375grams or roughly a can of softdrink/beer, to the listed weights in chart)
Build Configurations: Self Bailer
Integrated Stern TiZip - Cargo Zipper: as Standard (internal dry bags sold separately, available here)
Shape: Rally Hull
Tube Diameter: 10.6-inch
Fit: Whitewater (See sizing and specifications)
Valve: Temper assist valve for inflation and deflation
Attachments: 4 bow grab loops, 2 stern grab loops, 2 offset double D-Rings, 2 ankle loops, 2 multi-slot strap plates, and 2 strap plates
Seating & Rigging: 3/4 Length WW Seat, Foot Brace, NEW 2024 fit-out with Adjustable Foam Backband, Patented 4-point Thigh Straps
Materials: Proprietary 420-denier high count nylon hull and 840-denier ballistic nylon floor (Made in USA).
Includes: Alpacka Raft packraft, inflatable 3/4 seat, inflatable foot pillow, adjustable seat backband, integrated TiZip, inflation bag, small basic field repair kit and ultralight stuff sack
Backed by Pack Raft Australia’s 100% Stoked or Exchange It policy
Alpacka Raft - wolverine
The Wolverine is built with Alpacka Raft’s Rally Hull, high-performance whitewater rigging, Cargo Zipper (stern TiZip®) internal storage system, and configured in either a Whitewater Deck or Self Bailer. The Rally Hull is Alpacka Raft’s highest performance whitewater hull with a center panel stern for stability and forgiveness and a rockered bow for punching over holes and carving eddy turns. The Wolverine is lower volume than the Gnarwhal for quicker engagement and predictable edging. The whitewater rigging includes an adjustable foam backband, ¾ length seat and foot brace and patented 4-point thigh straps.
Trying to choose between the mid-volume Wolverine and the high-volume Gnarwhal? You’ll love the Wolverine if you want squeeze as much as you can out of a rapid with a quick and easy to edge packraft that likes to hit every eddy and play feature, and boof off every lip. You’ll love the Gnarwhal if you want a forgiving and easy to paddle packraft that takes the intimidation out of paddling moderate whitewater, if you want to charge hard in bigger water and hydraulics, or if you need to carry a large cargo load on a long trip. Both the Wolverine and Gnarwhal can be reliably rolled by skilled boaters with thigh straps, but the Wolverine roll is a bit easier for most people. The Gnarwhal and Wolverine are sized to fit most average sized adults, but larger and heavier (over 6’0” and 100kg) paddlers will fit better in the Gnarwhal while smaller and lighter paddlers (under 5’7” and ~70kg) will fit better in the Wolverine.
Build Configuration - Self Bailer
The Wolverine Self Bailer is perfect for warmer conditions, quick entry and exit, and anyone that prefers a self bailing setup. It is slightly slower than the WW deck version when punching through waves and small holes, but it tends to stabilize in these situations which helps boaters navigate through tricky spots. If you swim, no dumping is required and you can just self rescue right back in. The seating system for the Wolverine features a 5-inch thick seat. Please note, there is a gap between the seat and the footbrace where your feet may be wet.
Cargo Zipper (integrated stern TiZip®) - aka the Cargo Fly
Alpacka Raft’s innovative Cargo Zipper internal storage system comes standard on the Wolverine. The Cargo Zipper features an airtight zipper installed in the stern of the boat to allow you to store your gear inside the tubes. The system provides drier and more secure gear storage and improved paddling performance due to a lower center of gravity.
Internal Dry Bags may be purchased separately and are designed to work with the Cargo Zipper system. The bags clip in place along each side of the tubes with a side release buckle and allow for better organization and weight balance than placing the contents of your pack loose inside the Cargo Zipper. They also act as additional balanced air chambers to make it easier to get to shore in the event of a puncture.
Sizing & Specifications
The chart below shows Alpacka Raft’s recommended size based on your sit length and the Wolverine’s fit profile. To determine your sit length, sit against a wall with your legs flat (wearing your preferred paddling shoes) and measure the distance from the wall to your heels. The Wolverine is sized for a whitewater fit, meaning that a typical paddler in the recommended size will be able to deeply bend their knees for maximum engagement in the thigh straps for the most secure high-performance fit. You can size up or down for a more performance or relaxed fit.
*Max Capacity is the maximum total weight (paddlers and cargo) that the boat can reasonably carry in flatwater under ideal conditions. Actual capacity for any given trip will vary widely based on the paddler’s skill and water conditions. Please review our weight carrying capacity guide for further details.
*Weight includes all components except inflation bag, repair kit, and internal dry bags for Cargo Zipper.
**Packed size is a reference measurement based on folding each lengthwise edge of the boat to the center and rolling from the bow. There are many other methods of rolling and folding the boats that will result in a different packed size that may be more or less efficient for packing depending on the situation.
Pack Raft Australia has independently weighed boats constructed in the 420D material and found the weight difference from the same boat constructed in 210D material is generally approximately ~150-200grams heavier and slightly bulkier, but with improved rigidity and tear resistance.