Alpacka Mule - XL Packraft
Alpacka Mule - XL Packraft
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IN STOCK & READY TO SHIP! Get yours while stock lasts.
If you are big and tall, finding performance outdoor gear is hard. So we’re making it easy with the Mule, a spacious packraft with plenty of room for you and your gear.
The Mule is a multi-purpose adventure packraft focused on flatwater, lightwater, backcountry hunting and sharing the water with your kids or dog. It’s sized for the big and tall paddler or anyone that wants a bit of extra space on a float trip.
The Mule features a high volume hull with a center back stern to maximize buoyancy and cargo capacity, so you can easily carry yourself and all the gear you’ll ever need. The late rise bow provides additional foot room and makes carrying bulky heavy items a breeze.
The Mule is in stock and ready to ship with Removeable Deck and Cargo Fly Zipper, or if you would like a Built to Order model also in Open and Self Bailing configurations.
Whether you are looking for leisure or need to get serious with a big mission, the Mule has got you covered.
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BEST USE and COMPARISON
FLATWATER
The Mule is one of our favorite flatwater river trip packrafts. The larger size makes it extra-comfy for long days on the water, whether you are putting down miles or relaxing. The larger hull design is ideal for transporting larger cargo loads and more camp comforts. We recommend the Expedition or Tango if you are needing a faster packraft or better performance in headwinds.
LIGHTWATER
The Mule is a great lightwater boat, especially if you are a big and tall paddler. We recommend the Removable Deck or Self Bailing build options for lightwater. Smaller paddlers will enjoy the extra space on flatwater, but may prefer a better fitting or more nimble boat in lightwater like the Caribou, Expedition or Gnarwhal.
HUNTING
The Mule is Alpackas most backpack friendly hunting focused packraft. It won’t break your back on a 30+ km hike in and yet it will still comfortably carry caribou or elk sized game animals for the float out. This makes it ideal for sheep, goat, and deer/caribou hunters. Hunters needing extra cargo capacity should look at a Ranger or Forager, while hunters needing to cut every ounce possible should consider the Caribou.
KIDS
Kids love packrafting! The extra space in the front of the Mule is perfect for bringing along your kids. We prefer the open, self bailer or removable deck option for kids. For bigger families look to the Forager our all time favourite packraft for taking the family packrafting.
DOGS
Dogs love packrafting! The extra space in the front of the Mule is perfect for bringing along your four legged best friend, especially for average sized paddlers. Larger paddlers or larger dogs should consider the Ranger or Forager.
MULE vs. CARIBOU vs. RANGER
The Mule has more leg room and cargo capacity than the Caribou, but at a more backpack friendly weight and bulk than the Ranger. We prefer the Caribou when weight and pack size are more important and the Ranger when you can afford the luxury of extra space, but the Mule is our choice for versatility. Check out the Recommended Uses for more specific situations.
FEATURES
ATTACHMENTS
4 bow grab loops, 2 stern grab loops, 1 bow handle, and 2 strap plates
SEATING & RIGGING
Classic Seat Bottom and Inflatable Seat Back. Removable Deck models also includes PEX Rim Pole (Spray Skirt Sold Separately)
MATERIALS
Proprietary TPU coated 210d or 420d nylon hull and 840d nylon floor (Made in USA).
INCLUDES
Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, Basic Repair Kit, and Cargo Fly Kit (CF Builds only)
BUILD CONFIGURATIONS
REMOVABLE DECK
The Removable Deck functions like a breakdown kayak style deck and features a large cockpit, one-piece PEX skirt rim (spray skirt sold separately), plus a water-resistant perimeter zipper to convert to an open boat for more relaxing days.
CARGO FLY ZIPPER
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.
BUILD TO ORDER
Open, Whitewater and Self Bailer options available Built to Order: https://packrafteurope.com/products/built-to-order-packrafts
SIZE & SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS & SIZING*
Boater Height
5'8"-6'8" | 173-203cm
Exterior Length
100in | 254cm
Exterior Width
38in | 97cm
Interior Length
52in | 132cm
Interior Width
15.5in | 39cm
*Due to the handmade nature of our packrafts, dimensions will vary slightly from boat to boat.
WEIGHTS & PACKED SIZE*
Open
7.0lb | 3.2kg
18x7in | 46x18cm
Open with Cargo Fly
7.3lb | 3.3kg
18x7in | 46x18cm
Removable Deck with Cargo Fly
9.2lb | 4.1kg
18x8.5in | 46x22cm
Self Bailer with Cargo Fly
8.3lb | 3.8kg
18x8in | 46x20cm
*Due to the handmade nature of Alpacka packrafts and natural variances in weights between different colors and production runs in our fabrics, all weights are estimated and will vary from boat to boat.
*Weights include the seating and rigging, but do not include stuff sack, inflation bag or repair kit. Listed weights are 210d version. Add ~0.6lbs | 275grams for 420d.
WEIGHT CAPACITY
The Mule is designed to optimize cargo capacity with backpack weight. The following capacities are general guidelines based on our experience and performance goals.
Passengers. Up to 260lbs | 118kgs for single paddler or 300lbs |136kgs combined weight with additional persons or pets.
Cargo. Optimum performance with up to 100lbs | 45kgs balanced load in the Cargo Fly. Up to 200lbs | 90kgs depending on conditions and paddler experience.
Hunting. Hunter plus 100lbs | 45kgs of personal gear and 150lbs | 68kgs animal weight, more weight possible depending on conditions.
Max. 600lbs | 270kgs on flatwater under ideal conditions.