{"product_id":"alpacka-raft-forger-420d-self-bailing-cargo-fly-packraft","title":"Alpacka Raft Forager 420d Self Bailing\/Cargo Fly Packraft - Base Seat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOur largest and burliest packraft, the self-bailing Forager delivers family seating and massive cargo capacity in a whitewater-worthy backpackable package. Perfect for family river adventures, fly-in tandem lightwater and whitewater trips, and backcountry big game hunting.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"vimeo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/797780553?h=888d80557c\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.furtherfaster.co.nz\/collections\/alpacka-raft\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Packrafts NZ | Alpacka Raft Forger Self Bailing\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/9817\/files\/Alpacka_Brand_Page_Logo.webp?v=1770765876\" alt=\"\" width=\"181\" height=\"181\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.furtherfaster.co.nz\/collections\/alpacka-raft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBase configuration - Tandem \u0026amp; Solo front seats sold separately\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forager is light enough to backpack for two. Want to load it up? The Forager’s XL Cargo Fly will take hundreds of pounds of cargo and keep it safe and dry while improving stability and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a multi-person packraft that can handle everything from a classic western river trip, to fly-in trips to the remote areas of Alaska, to self-supported big game hunting, to backcountry drift boat fishing to worldwide travel, the Forager has all your bases covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forager can be paddled either by kayak-style paddle from the stern or with two canoe-style paddles with two adults. In single paddler kayak mode, you can load up the front with the family, pets, or extra gear on a backcountry hunt. In two paddler R2 mode, experienced paddlers can take on classics like the Grand Canyon and Middle Fork of the Salmon. We recommend the Aqua Bound Shred Apart paddle with the Forager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForager passenger platform seat sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAdd a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.furtherfaster.co.nz\/products\/alpacka-raft-pack-a-pump\" title=\"alpacka-raft-pack-a-pump\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePack-A-Pump\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure peak inflation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 6.3 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2 stern D-ring grab loops, 8 lightweight D-rings on sides for lashing cargo, and 1 bow handle with 2 d-rings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInflatable Forager Floor Pad (Included), Forager Platform Seat for front passenger (Sold Separately)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProprietary TPU coated 420d nylon hull and 840d nylon floor (Made in USA).\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUsing the Aquaseal in the repair kit will expose you to toluene, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIncludes: Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, Cargo Fly Kit, and Basic Repair Kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight Capacity:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassengers. Up to 136kg for single paddler or 226kg combined weight with additional persons or pets. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCargo. Optimum performance with up to 90kgs balanced load in the Cargo Fly and two paddlers. Up to 181kg depending on conditions and paddler experience. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunting. Hunter plus 45kg of personal gear and 181kg animal weight, more weight possible depending on conditions. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. 453kg on flatwater under ideal conditions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf Bailing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/9817\/files\/Z2HDxJbqstJ98nTF_gnarwhal-sb-2025_33e51a26-eae6-4b3b-8ebf-3ef876a65fab.avif?v=1753152446\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/9817\/files\/Z2HDxJbqstJ98nTF_gnarwhal-sb-2025_33e51a26-eae6-4b3b-8ebf-3ef876a65fab.avif?v=1753152446\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forager is available only in a self bailing configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCargo Fly Zipper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur innovative Cargo Fly internal storage system comes standard on the Gnarwhal. The Cargo Fly features an airtight zipper installed in the stern of the boat to allow you to store 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 82.1429%; height: 176.344px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.37%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1894%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e124in | 315cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.37%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1894%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e43in | 109cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.37%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1894%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e70in | 178cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.37%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1894%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e18in | 46cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.37%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1894%;\"\u003e13.9b | 6.3kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.37%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacked Size**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1894%;\"\u003e20x10in | 51x25cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Due to the handmade nature of our packrafts and natural variances in weights between different colours and production runs in our fabrics, all weights and dimensions are averages and will vary from boat to boat. 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