Alpacka Packraft - The Smallest, Most Portable Raft.

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  • In episode 141 of Truck House Life, join me on a tour of the Alpacka raft packraft factory in Mancos, Colorado with one of the owner of Alpacka rafts, Thor Tingey! I'll also review a brief history of the packraft and talk about my thigh strap contribution to the packrafts of today. From Dick Griffith to Roman Dial to the Tingey family (owners of Alpacka raft), I'll do my best to quickly fill you in on packrafting! If you're interested in an Alpacka packraft (by far the best packrafts made), check them out and tell them Timmy/Tim Johnson sent you! Enjoy!
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  • @countrylifetales2700
    @countrylifetales2700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That was very interesting to see their factory. Home town people, making quality USA products. Got to love it. ♥

    • @h0ckeyd
      @h0ckeyd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There was a guy on one of the machines there that initially looked an awful lot like Timmy.

    • @AloneIsntLonely
      @AloneIsntLonely 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol. More than half the things you own was not built in the USA, and yet you covet it so much😂😂😂

  • @traderryan713
    @traderryan713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ya they look amazing. Gotta love seeing "small" businesses building quality stuff in US.

  • @Treepole
    @Treepole 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Long memories of Cody.
    Always good stories told!!
    Be well!
    Peace ✌
    Timmy!!! Roll on!!

  • @mdelgado7843
    @mdelgado7843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Timmy deserves a billion subscribers, great content.

  • @MomFoodPlantandThings
    @MomFoodPlantandThings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wait a minute- Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 Timmy!!

  • @kimprocarione5473
    @kimprocarione5473 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent! I would love to have one of those! One day .... I don't white water, but just the toughness and portability is a great idea!

  • @philschwartz8028
    @philschwartz8028 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have two of them and really love them

  • @wills.7626
    @wills.7626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RD taking a first gen down the Hokitika was either visionary or insane. Likely a bit of both. But you were there, so no need to expound on that.

  • @davemiller8203
    @davemiller8203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for taking me one virtual tour. My raft is shipping November 5. I can't wait!! I've been wanting one of these rafts for years.

  • @ZacTexC
    @ZacTexC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saving for a MTB and an Alpacka

  • @thesportingprofessor3011
    @thesportingprofessor3011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was super interesting--I read Roman's book. It was excellent and very sad. Very cool you are such a big part of that world--Great video.

  • @NomadicIsaac
    @NomadicIsaac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Might have to get me one for bikepacking!

  • @robertcollin77
    @robertcollin77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video. I have been looking at inflatable kayaks for awhile. About 5 years now. Have not run across these in my searches. We have a small classc c with limited carry capacity and I ride motorcycles and atvs. This could be awesome to carry on any of them and blow up and use at lakes or ponds etc. only weighing 8lbs or less is fantastic and how small they fold up. I dont think the price is bad at all. If you looking at an investment and something you’ll use an so versatile. Right on par with many high end inflatables. I could see these lasting a lifetime. I love the fact of how there made and all the people involved. Reminds me of my first job making deicers for airplanes. Similar processes and a small shop with great people who worked hard. Thanks for sharing and taking us a long.

  • @MomFoodPlantandThings
    @MomFoodPlantandThings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so bummed I missed the premiere 😕. I always have my notifications on too. But I do have to say this is definitely a nice surprise. 👌

  • @thegathering3322
    @thegathering3322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another exciting adventure on TRUCK HOUSE LIFE

  • @hardboy1864
    @hardboy1864 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool episode

  • @newdisc
    @newdisc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cool rafts ! Would love to own one 👍

  • @christinewarren6539
    @christinewarren6539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm waiting for my custom Explorer 42 now. It should be at my house by mid June. I'm a truck driver so I'm looking forward to some amazing adventures!

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice!

    • @christinewarren6539
      @christinewarren6539 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TruckHouseLife btw I really like your truck it looks really cozy. I live in my truck full time too. I love being on three road.

  • @lynschostakowski8819
    @lynschostakowski8819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Timmy you didn't tell us you had a twin working here.lol

  • @Chris_Burkhardt
    @Chris_Burkhardt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I came for the packrafter beat downs. Bait and switch.

  • @MrAussiedarren
    @MrAussiedarren 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was cool Timmy and you didn't tell us you had a brother working for Alpaca 🤣 at 8.55

  • @chrisredjackfl94
    @chrisredjackfl94 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a cool story and video 👍

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

    • @chrisredjackfl94
      @chrisredjackfl94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TruckHouseLife its been really inspiring to watch everything you've been doing...been a rough few 6 months and it has definitely helped alot ✌🤙

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chrisredjackfl94 right on man, that's why I do it!

  • @CaliforniaBushman
    @CaliforniaBushman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to play drums for Gigi Love of S.L.C. in Moab. She got married in 'Dragonfly Canyon' which is a locals canyon West on 279, just on the North side of the Colorado River. A 6' tall steel drainage grate for 200' leads you in.

  • @bobkaveloh2519
    @bobkaveloh2519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Timmy ! You mentioned Dick Griffith in this video, did a 21 day private raft trip with Dick thru the Grand Canyon many years ago. What a interesting guy, I think he was probably my age,67, when we did that trip and he hiked the Tapeats, surprise valley hike with us and just wore all of us out even in the 100 plus weather. He did the whole trip with a soup can a spoon and a fork to eat out of but what a great guy. Have lost touch with him, just wondering if you know if he is still alive? Really enjoy your channel!

  • @5555filly
    @5555filly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool Timmay great content as always 🤩

  • @HunterTravels
    @HunterTravels 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video popped up on my feed , guessing because I did a Packraft search but I am curious about truckhouse.

  • @clarkleakins879
    @clarkleakins879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thought you would like to know...
    There is a camper manufacturer in Reno NV, calling itself "Truckhouse".....
    Maybe you should stop there and show them your rig?
    MAYBE they will loan you a rig, make you an ambassador of sorts?

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup talked to the makers of it in person at Overland expo west;)

  • @CaliforniaBushman
    @CaliforniaBushman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alpakaraft would be smart to sponsor TH-camrs in the Vanlife/tinyhome community to open up new markets.

  • @jonathantalley2867
    @jonathantalley2867 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @burlingtonbill4687
    @burlingtonbill4687 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good episode Tim. Rosie and I camped at Bird Creek, Alaska. Beautiful area. Played some music not too far away with some friends we met in Arizona some years back. Keep up the good work!

  • @zacharymykytiuk9552
    @zacharymykytiuk9552 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man, love the videos. Just a heads up that your amazon affiliate links aren't working (sends right to amazon home page rather than to the product)! Keep up the great content my dude!

  • @jackmeyers40
    @jackmeyers40 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was looking at the Wolverine Packraft(online). My question is can it stand up to two dogs (one large 60 lbs. and one small 15 lbs)? They SUP with me and use to ride on my sit on top kayak before i sold it. I am actually looking at Element (inflatable)Kayaks .Just for cruising the lakes with them and can fit under my bed in my van. Thanks Tim for the info.and the tour. Trucks lookin dope as ever.

  • @adrianofthewest
    @adrianofthewest ปีที่แล้ว

    Legit 🤙

  • @johnkeech9937
    @johnkeech9937 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are u still in Utah. . We live in Wyoming. . Gonna be in salt lake tomorrow and Saturday. .

  • @whitleyrobertson7070
    @whitleyrobertson7070 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the place to find out more about packrafting?

  • @hskishore1244
    @hskishore1244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Timmy,
    I am residing in Denver, CO. Would be happy to meet you and check out your camper before you head out of Colorado.
    Please reply back! thanks

    • @keithherring5462
      @keithherring5462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Timmy is in Alaska.. He's flying back to AZ picking up the truck and driving back.

    • @hskishore1244
      @hskishore1244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@keithherring5462 thanks for the update. I thought he was here in Colorado

  • @jadelo2304
    @jadelo2304 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tour and it is always nice to see a factory designing, making and putting together in the USA.
    Seems like all we see nowadays is "designed in USA, built in CHINA". Like who cares were it's designed if it is built in CHINA! lol

  • @OutOfOfficeCamping
    @OutOfOfficeCamping 2 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @dgrfsthrgsergwrtghasefq
    @dgrfsthrgsergwrtghasefq ปีที่แล้ว

    It would have been interesting to actually see some actual production instead of a tour of Tupper-wear bins.

  • @halicamike
    @halicamike 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah rip it up!

  • @daveg4353
    @daveg4353 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here is the video, kind of grainy footage but I can tell it’s you
    th-cam.com/video/2WBoyPTW_WY/w-d-xo.html