Alpacka WW Refuge - Lightweight WW Packraft

The Whitewater Refuge is exactly what it sounds like—the ultralight landscape adventure Refuge made more whitewater capable with whitewater rigging and a full strength 840d floor. Skilled paddlers will find the Whitewater Refuge a joy to paddle in wilderness class III and an excellent packraft to surf in the local play wave.

The final package comes in at right around 3.2kgs, which is lighter than a similar Classic that has no whitewater rigging.

This version has all of the same great features as the Refuge, but adds whitewater thigh straps, whitewater foot brace and a stronger floor, combining all of Alpackas best features into the lightest possible package for ultimate landscape traverses that include backcountry whitewater. 

Alpacka Refuge - Best Use:

• Hiking & touring
  
• Flat water paddling, lakes and easy river tours
• Whitewater tours (up to class 3)
• Urban Packrafting
  
• Wilderness Packrafting
• Canyoneering, exploration, micro adventures
• Fast packing, adventure races, geocaching
• Adventures when small and ultralight gear matters most

Alpacka Refuge - Features:

• Manufacturing: Made to Order in Mancos, Colorado
• Shape: Classic Hull
  
• Tube Diameter:10 inch
• Colours: Cedar Green, Blue Berry
  
• Valve: Temper assist valve for inflation and deflation
• Attachments: 4 Bow Grab Loops, 2 Stern Grab Loops, 2 Strap Plates, and 1 Seat Toggle
  
• Seating & Rigging: Scout Seat, Thigh Straps, Whitewater Footbrace, Inflatable Back Rest Included
• Build Configurations: Whitewater Deck
  
• Cargo Fly: YES (zippered internal dry bags sold separately)
• Includes: Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, and Basic Repair Kit. T Zip lube is included with boats that come with a Cargo Fly
  

 Alpacka Refuge - Materials:

• Hull: Proprietary 210-denier high count nylon, single side laminated with a lightweight pigmented polyurethane film (Made in USA). This is the same fabric used in the Alpacka Scout and Caribou, which optimizes packability and weight savings while maintaining sufficient tear strength for the Refuges intended uses.
• Floor: Proprietary 840-denier ballistics nylon, laminated on both sides with polyurethane film (Made in USA).
• Seat: 200-denier oxford nylon, with single side polyurethane laminate (Made in USA).
• Accessories: All grab loops and similar attachments are manufactured by Alpacka Raft in Mancos, Colorado out of scrap floor materials and USA made webbing. Small parts and fasteners are Made in USA, when available, and sourced from industry leaders like Duraflex, YKK, and ITW-Nexus.

Alpacka Refuge - Build Configurations:

• Whitewater Deck : The Refuge comes standard with the Whitewater Deck, our driest and warmest configuration. It is ideal for all water types in cool climates and the highest performance option for whitewater. The Whitewater Deck features a large kayak style cockpit and includes a one-piece PEX coaming, and an ultralight secure fitting spray skirt. Contact us if you need a XL or larger spray skirt tunnel size.
  
• Cargo Fly Zipper: A standard option on the Refuge, the Cargo Fly is the ultimate packraft gear storage solution. It features an airtight zipper installed in the stern of the boat to allow you to load 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. The Cargo Fly is perfect for expeditions, whitewater performance, and keeping your gear dry in any conditions. Internal Dry Bags may be purchased separately and are designed to work with the Cargo Fly 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 Fly. They also act as additional balanced air chambers to make it easier to get to shore in the event of a puncture.
  

Alpacka Refuge - Size & Specifications:

Medium

• Paddler Sit Length 97-107cm
• Exterior Length 221cm
• Exterior Width 88cm
• Interior Length 118cm
• Interior Width 38cm
• Weight* 3.2kg
• Packed Size** 38x20cm
• Max Capacity*** 113kg

*Weight includes all components except inflation bag, and repair kit. The Refuge base weight (without seat, backrest, coaming, and skirt) is 2.13kgs.

**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.

***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.