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i didn’t know any of this story and i loved this film! thank you sheri for basically inventing this sport and for the seven alpackas i own!

How do you handle a leak that is close to the black plastic seam please?

I mean, I’m all for an Alcrapa…

I assume you are applying it on to an inflated boat for demonstration purposes. You can apply the lubricant on when thr boat is deflated as well no? Thanks in advance 👍

I notice your roll of tyvek tape does not have a removeable backing. The only type I can find has a backing paper. Is this the correct tape?

Super rad!

Did you guys stop making this one?

interesting to hear about the extra coatings on the 840D floor for better durability. Do the tubes also get a heavier duty coating for durability? Thanks

Absolute maniac stabbing it! Hahahahaha

So glad I found this, finishing up my time with my chickens, dogs and a cayuga duck. Hopefully we an call a small.piece of acres home soon again.

Any concern about temperature? Will it be ok over the winter in a shed in Alaska?

What boat is close to the Carbou in weight but more durable?

I am very interested in this particular model, but I no longer see it listed among the available models on your website. Has it been discontinued? Can one still be ordered? Cheers, - Martin

My zipper still looks new (waaaaay better than boat #2 in the vid) but I am getting leaking around the perimeter of the zipper plate. I was planning on putting a thin layer of aqua seal on the inside where it won't interfere with the actual zipper, but may plug the leaks. Do you see anything wrong with doing that? Thanks!!

Schon ziemlich tolles Packraft. Würde ich sehr gern mal testen. Grüße ronactive

So I just got my bought and got over excited and went out on the river twice without having done this. Will I have caused any irreversible damage to the zipper?

I need help understanding the sanding part. Where you recommend going beyond the boundary. How does this not leak air if we strip the tpu? Or does the Clifton act as tpu to replace that air tight quality just outside where the patch is placed?

Just a quick question. Are you supposed to store the packraft with the zipper closed or open?

Nice work on all the new videos!

Take care of your boat and it will take care of you!

Interesting. I assumed they were normally heat welded on. Is there no worry during the sanding process about some of the air leaking near the edges of where the sanding happens?

Thanks, Will.

I like the video but the valve is driving me crazy. .........what is the deal with the valve? Please advise. Even when closed.......(it's to the left......that is counter intuitive) .I still lose air......before I get the cap on.....Please advise.......

Is that the expedition raft? Looks amazing

Thank you for the video. It's actually so simple, but many packrafters still do it wrong. Many of my customers don't want to buy a packraft with a Tizip because they are afraid it could damage the zipper. I always explain to them that the zipper has a very long service life if you take care of it and pay attention when loading and unloading. One important point is still missing from the video. After the tour, the zipper must always be dried thoroughly, as a damp zipper can become porous due to bacteria. In my opinion, this is the most important point in zipper care after regular greasing. Best regards. Tom

Can i have a packraft to test on my river here in Australia for a video please 😆

Kudos for the open deck run in upright sitting position of those rapids at 3:40! Love the fact the man in stern never stopped loughing. 😊

This is so unbelievably beautiful. 🎆🎆🎆💚💚💚 thank you for creating this.

Is this generally more stable than a hard shell kayak/ creek boat?

I expected some rafting still cool though

This has got to be officially the coolest film I have ever seen, Sheri is One heck of a Super Cool Lady! 🛶🥇 Can’t wait to order Mine this Christmas & Another In the spring. 25:22 Couldn’t Agree More. WOW & Thank you Indeed.🛶🌊

This was great!

When is the self bailing version coming out?!

Thanks for the inspiration.

What a great story, I got turned on to you guys from Lee at The Boat People, and I am right now eyeballing an older Scout that I found for sale recently, as I'm a huge fan of buying older used boats so they all get good homes and good playtime. I love that you guys love dogs as well... I lost my best friend ever, she was 15.5 years old - the dog in my profile picture - a to be destroyed rescue dog at age 2, oh man by saving that dog's life she saved mine !! Anyhow I look forwards to someday being a part of the Alpacka family of paddlers once I get a boat of my own - soon I hope !!

1.5 to 2 psi is impossible i think by breath only. i have a k-pump mini and it takes a lot of pump's (60-80 pump's) past breathe pressure to get it to 1.5 psi. Actually, amazing how rigid the packraft is at 1.5psi. MRS alligator pro 2s packraft

Thanks Sheri (& the entire crew)! Love my boats. Much appreciation 🫶

So many chronic conditions aren’t obvious but have a massive impact on our lives. I bicycled from Chicago to NYS. I didn’t get as far as I’d hope. I was just too exhausted. My next multi- day trip will be with e-Assist. And managing meds that need to be kept cold!

Love this! ❤

That was so good. So inspiring! Thank you!

This is awesome! Thank you so much for putting this together and sharing it with us.

Great film! Sheri is truly a genius.

A very touching and well done bio of Sheri Tingey, the pioneering creator of modern day packrafting. A must-see for every paddler, especially if you are into packrafting!

What an incredible story. I've only been peripherally aware of packrafting and learned about this company through this video. Looking forward to checking it out a bit more :)

That video wasn't enough...I want more!!! Sheri, Thor, Sarah, skiing, packrafting, overland travel, mountain ranges, rivers, family, growth, perseverance, obstacles, Alaska, Roman Dial, difficulties, challenges, memories...this video has EVERYTHING. Packrafting always seemed to me, to be the perfect combination of all things adventure. In 2010, I had just discovered packrafts and was ALL IN!!! But, I had to delay my entry into packrafting because we had a baby on the way. I kept adventuring with ice climbing, mountaineering, hunting, and the regular stuff, but always felt like packrafting was going to be the ultimate... In 2020, my friend Richard, took me on a Father's Day trip over Crow Pass and back to our cabin's at the Nature Center via the Raven Cabin/Eagle River/Echo Bend. I had borrowed a raft from my friend, Wayne, in Girdwood. We hiked Crow Pass, stayed at the Raven Cabin, then rafted Raven Creek/Eagle River to Echo Bend. I remember standing on the bank of Eagle River at Echo Bend, looking back up valley with joyous tears in my eyes, thankful for the amazing adventure I had just had. In 2021, I bought my 1st raft(classic yak with a cruiser deck) with some money that I had received from when my Dad passed away, shortly after that, my little piggy bank finally got big enough to order the BHA Forager. A raft for the wife, then a raft that my son and myself could fit in...what adventures we've had... Mother's Day that next year brought Mom's wolverine into our lives(fireweed color!!!). We lived near the Nature Center for the next couple years where I could raft portions of the Eagle River after dinner on a whim. We now live in Cordova, AK and we had made our packrafts a big part of our outdoor adventures along with making some new friends by introducing them to the amazing world of packrafts. My son is now 12 and rafts the classic yak, while the wife and I enjoy the worlverine and foarger. Call me odd, but seeing this video made me appreciate my packrafts on a level I never imagined. The family aspect of packrafting was known, but never really understood until watching this video. It makes me so happy to have packrafting as a part of my family and certainly appreciate all that The Tingey Family has done to make that possible.

So. Frigg'n. Good.

I can’t thank Sheri and the Alpacka crew enough. I hit a whitewater kayaking wall a few years ago but your boat progression with the Refuge and Valkyrie, not to mention the skies the limit adventure route opportunities with these boats, got me back in the game. 👏

I love the whole Alpackaraft Story and -Familiy and happy to be a small small part of it. Such a great film. Love your Packrafts and happy to have 30pc. of them. 🥰😎

I've been following your growth for a while and remain amazed what you make. Are there any ways that I could help you guys?

Absolute badass! One of the greatest gear purchases I’ve ever made was my Scout. It allowed me to take our group’s traditional backcountry trips, and exponentially open up the possibilities of where we could go, what we could do, and how we could explore. There’s nothing like packing a sub 3 lb. raft into a pack for a 7 day trip and barely feeling it’s presence in your baseweight. Thank you Sheri, and family.