Packrafts
MRS packrafts have become our number one best-selling item, and it’s easy to see why. They are fantastic on so many levels: quality of material, lightweight, easy to assemble and pack up, great warranty and FUN! Our family loves spending time exploring mountain lakes and canals near our home around the Rocky Mountains. While we have not personally gone through any rapids yet, lots of our customers have, and they love MRS packrafts for whitewater.
If you aren’t familiar with packrafting, one of the newer sports in North America, it can seem like these boats are too good to be true! They fit into a backpack (no more carrying around a big bulky canoe or kay) and are surprisingly easy to inflate with the screw-on airbag where you “catch” air and compress it into the boat. After about ten scoops of air from the airbag, the vessel is 90% inflated. A few more puffs from your mouth or an optional (not-included) pump, and your raft is buoyant and ready to go. Another surprising feature of these inflatable boats is how sturdy they actually are. When people first see them, they think that they are going to rip easily, but they are actually very strong. And in the improbable event of damage to the material, MRS offers a three-year warranty. Our good friend had his stuck in an underwater cave for months, and even after that crazy adventure, he was able to use his MRS packraft.
Material
The material is hand-made from high-quality urethane-coated nylon, (not PVC or hypalon like other cheaper boats on the market). This material is light, abrasion-resistant, UV tolerant, non-ageing and maintains flexibility at low temperatures. It has been specially treated to make a smooth, scratch-resistant surface. This creates a supple material for easy packing and folding. It is also very easy to repair in the unlikely event that the packraft should need a patch.
MRS fully supports sustainable development and is deeply involved in the research and development of TPU coated fabric. The TPU fabric in the MRS packrafts are all Swiss Bluesign®-certified, meaning that they are environmental-friendly and manufactured in a safe workspace.
Distinctive Features
The biggest selling feature of the Fin Whale is its size! Its inside space is 30% larger than a Barracuda R2. There is ample room for 2 adults and a child, or a dog, extra bags, etc. Like the Barracuda R2, the front seat can be reversed for a single paddler (see video below: How to retrofit a Barracuda R2 for solo packrafting). The rear seat has been moved slightly forward compared to the Barracuda R2, balancing the weight distribution with the extended length of the packraft. There’s also additional usable space behind the rear seat.
This packraft is suitable for a day out on the lake. It does not come with the option of spraydeck, ISS or custom colours.
Details:
- Weight: 5.75 kg (12.67 lbs) plus seats and backrests: 1.23 kg (2.71 lbs)
- Capacity (Person): 2+
- Inner Length: 272 cm (107 inches)
- Outer Length: 417 cm (164 inches)
- Inner Width: 40 cm (15.7 inches)
- Outer Width: 103 cm (40.5 inches)
- Tube diameter: 31.5 cm (12.4 inches)
- Tube material: 420D
- Floor material: 840D
- Recommended capacity: 180 kg (396 lbs)
- Maximum capacity: 350 kg (771 lbs)
- Speed: 6 (out of 6)
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Whitewater: no
- Seat cushion & backrest: 2+
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Grab loops: 8
- Thigh straps: no
- Repair material: 20 grams (0.7 ounce)
- Inflation bag: 130 grams (4.5 ounces)
- Pack strap/bag: 25 grams (0.8 ounce)
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Includes: 2 seats, 2 backrests (quick release backrest for the front), adjustable foot rest, inflation bag, repair patches, straps, skeg, user's manual
- Colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
MRS offers a three-year warranty.
Your friends will wonder where you got this fun, sturdy, affordable, inflatable boat! Order yours today!
Please note that these products may ship in 2-3 weeks from the time you place your order, depending on how many we have in stock.
We offer FREE SHIPPING to all packraft orders in Canada. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
