Alpacka Forager - 2 Person Packraft
Alpacka Forager - 2 Person Packraft
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Alpacka Raft's largest and burliest packraft, the self bailing Forager delivers two-person seating and massive cargo capacity in a super stable backpackable package. Whether you're planning extensive river trips in Scandinavia, paddling whitewater classics in the Alps, hunting in remote areas, fly fishing, or just want to get your family and friends out on the water, the Forager is big and tough enough to handle any adventure.
Packrafting is often described as an out-of-the-box adventure sport because it allows you to combine both land and water travel in the backcountry. Yet, the Forager goes further and lets you think outside the packraft box with unrivaled durability, stability, and cargo capacity all while fitting in s backpack. Want to keep it light? The Forager is light enough to backpack for two. Want to load it up? The Forager’s XL Cargo Fly will take hundreds of kilos of cargo and keep it safe and dry while improving stability and handling. Want to save hundreds on raft rental costs? You can pack a Forager and two sets of paddling gear into a single duffel and fly anywhere in the world for the cost of only a checked bag. Want to run whitewater? The Alpacka staff have loaded the Forager up with 12-days of food and equipment, plus two Gnarwhals as spare boats, for a self-supported winter run down the Grand Canyon, successfully paddling through all of the major rapids along the way.
If you are looking for a 2 person packraft that can handle everything from a classic expedition river trip, to fly in trips to the remote areas of Alaska or Scandanavia, to self-supported big game hunting, to backcountry drift boat fishing, to worldwide travel, to just loading up the family for a paddling trip. Whatever the adventure, the Alpacka Forager has your bases covered.
Due to the seating configuration, the Forager is best paddled with a canoe style paddle. However, it can be paddled by a single stern paddler with a kayak paddle so that the front paddler can fish, take pictures, make lunch, play with the kids etc. We recommend the Aquabound Shred-Apart paddle with the Forager, with the 240cm version being preferred.
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BEST USE and COMPARISON
FAMILY: DOGS & KIDS
The Forager is our most popular family packraft for the whole crew. From dogs to kids, the Forager can fit the whole family. We love having one paddler sitting on the stern and another on the passenger seat with a kid in front and dog behind the passenger, or remove the passenger seat and have the adult face back with the kid and dog in the middle between paddlers, or paddler in the back and the forager full of kids. If you only have one child or dog, the Ranger is a bit more maneuverable and comfortable to paddle. Great for flatwater and lightwater adventures.
HUNTING
The Forager is the ultimate hunting packraft for big game with plenty of room for deer, elk, caribou and sheep sized game. Its also the only packraft in our lineup which can reasonably transport a moose in a single load. Also a great setup with a dog and decoys for waterfowl hunting.
FISHING
The Forager is a great mini-drift boat style fishing craft, especially on lightwater or occasional whitewater. The stern person paddles while the front person fishes off the bow. We prefer the seating position of the Rendezvous for flatwater with occasional lightwater.
FLATWATER
The Forager is our best multi-person flatwater packraft when you want to pack along the whole family plus gear. The Rendezvous and Tango are more comfortable for two adults and the Tango is a lot faster. But the Forager can handle the widest range of passengers and gear.
LIGHTWATER
Similar to flatwater, the Forager is the best tandem packraft we have for family lightwater trips. The self-bailing floor will quickly drain out any waves that come over the side. It can also be paddled either by a single paddler in the stern with a kayak paddle or two paddlers with canoe paddles.
WHITEWATER
The Forager is our only multi-person packraft suitable for whitewater. With two experienced paddlers using the Aqua Bound Shred Apart in canoe mode, a loaded Forager is great fun in both smaller rivers and big water up to Class III/IV.
RANGER VS FORAGER
The Forager and Ranger are scaled versions of the same design. The Forager is larger, offering greater ability to carry two adults or multiple kids and pets. The Ranger is lighter, more maneuverable, and offers a better seating position for a single paddler, making it the choice if you are going to generally be limited to one dog or one kiddo. For hunting, the Forager offers the most capacity and is the best option if you want to hunt moose or don't want to be space limited. The Ranger will comfortably carry any mid-sized big game animal plus all of your gear in a more backpack friendly weight.
FORAGER VS RENDEZVOUS VS TANGO
The Forager, Rendezvous, and Tango are best separated by purpose. The Forger offers the versatility of being family friendly, whitewater capable, and the best model for hunting. The Rendezvous is the best for fishing and provides extra comfortable seating for flatwater trips for two adults. The Tango offers the most speed and kayak style paddling for two adults on flatwater trips.
FEATURES
ATTACHMENTS
2 stern D-ring grab loops, 8 lightweight D-rings on sides for lashing cargo, and 1 bow handle with 2 d-rings
SEATING
Inflatable Forager Floor Pad (Included), Forager Platform Seat for front passenger (Sold Separately)
MATERIALS
Proprietary TPU coated 420d nylon hull and 840d nylon floor (Made in USA).
INCLUDES
Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, Cargo Fly Kit, and Basic Repair Kit
BUILD CONFIGURATIONS
SELF BAILER: The Forager is available only in a self-bailing configuration.
CARGO FLY ZIPPER: Alpackas innovative Cargo Fly internal storage system comes standard on the Forager and 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.
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.
SIZE & SPECIFICATIONS
Exterior Length
124in | 315cm
Exterior Width
43in | 109cm
Interior Length
70in | 178cm
Interior Width
18in | 46cm
Weight
13.9b | 6.3kg
Packed Size**
20x10in | 51x25cm
*Due to the handmade nature of Alpacka packrafts and natural variances in weights between different colors and production runs in our fabrics, all weights and dimensions are averages and will vary from boat to boat. Weight does not include passenger seat, inflation bag, stuff sack, or repair kit.
WEIGHT CAPACITY:
The Forager is Alpacka's highest capacity packraft. The following capacities are general guidelines based on our experience and performance goals:
Passengers. Up to 300lbs | 136kgs for single paddler or 500lbs | 226kgs combined weight with additional persons or pets.
Cargo. Optimum performance with up to 200lbs | 90kgs balanced load in the Cargo Fly and two paddlers. Up to 400lbs | 181kgs depending on conditions and paddler experience.
Hunting. Hunter plus 100lbs | 45kgs of personal gear and 400lbs | 181 kgs animal weight, more weight possible depending on conditions.
Max. 1,000lbs | 453kgs on flatwater under ideal conditions.