Pack Raft Shop

Packrafts are much more stable than kayaks, and packrafting can be easy to learn. However, this also is also big risk and many packrafters over estimate their abilities and paddle with a false sense of security. This can be especially dangerous when paddling on moving water and whitewater. It is highly recommended to learn some paddling skills and rescue skills before heading off into the wide blue yonder. Becoming proficient and safe paddlers, with good basic skills will also increase you confidence and the fun you can have in this sport.  Build a good foundation in both areas with training and practice to become a better overall packrafter, be safer, and have more fun.

It is best to learn to paddle either with a beginner whitewater or packraft course, and then work up to an intermediate course, with some practice in between. Courses are listed here. A whitewater rescue course may also be a good idea. Here you can learn & train to identify the risks and hazards involved in moving water and the techniques needed to help avoid these risks, to self rescue, and to help others in a rescue scenario.