GearPackrafting Overnight — What to Add for a River Trip in Hokkaido
What gets added to a day kit when you sleep by the river: sleep system, water and food, packing out human waste, and how it all stays dry. From Hokkaido.
packraft gear
Gear
Trip ReportsGearing Up for the Kushiro River 100km Packraft Expedition — Settling on Two Pairs of Shoes
Gear notes for the Kushiro River 100km Packraft Expedition: why an Astral Rassler 2.0 and a Chaco Rapid Pro replaced a planned TOPO trail shoe.
Alpacka RaftAlpackaRaft Oasis Bucket — A Foldable Water-Carrying Bucket
AlpackaRaft's Oasis Bucket folds down to palm size and carries about 15L of water, a lightweight option for multi-day camping trips.
DIYA $20 Storage Bag — Understaffed Packraft’s DIY Guide
Understaffed Packraft shares a DIY guide for building your own $20 internal storage bags for packrafting, weighing just 8 ounces a pair.
Alpacka RaftAlpackaRaft Pack-A-Pump — The Pump Built for AlpackaRaft Valves
The AlpackaRaft Pack-A-Pump threads directly onto AlpackaRaft valves and reaches operating pressure in 30–40 strokes. Essential for Mage and Valkyrie owners, and for any AlpackaRaft paddler who wants proper hull pressure.
Alpacka RaftPackraft Spray Skirt Guide — What It Is, When You Need One, and the IR Sixmile Skirt Explained
Do you need a spray skirt for your packraft? This guide explains what spray skirts do, when they're necessary, and what the new IR Sixmile Skirt offers — co-developed by Alpacka Raft and Immersion Research.
SafetyKeeping Your Hands Warm While Packrafting in Cold Conditions
A practical guide to choosing between pogies and gloves for cold-weather packrafting — material types, wearing styles, and the tradeoffs of each. Based on experience paddling in Hokkaido from autumn through snowmelt season.
Alpacka RaftThe Alpacka Raft Temper Assist Valve: How It Works and How to Use It
A complete guide to the Alpacka Raft Temper Assist Valve — how it works, step-by-step inflation instructions, maintenance tips, and troubleshooting when air seems to escape. Essential reading for Alpacka owners.
GearPackraft River Gear List — 13 Essentials I Actually Use in Hokkaido
A practical packrafting gear list from a Hokkaido-based paddler: 13 items, what each one is, why it was chosen, and what to look for. Drywear, PFD, paddle, throw bag, and more — with cold-water context.