Smaller Packraft Recommendations

If you're actually looking for a raft that is still semi-capable in mild whitewater (which it sounds like you are) then I can't be of much help other than speculating the weight and bulk of the Scout vs old alpacka is likely close so I'd buy on price.

Something to consider if you're sticking to tame water is the really light/small rafts from Klymit/Ruta Locura. For $225, you can buy a light (29-35oz) and small packing raft that would be great for fishing, river crossings or class I rivers. I've got a Yukon Yak and it's great, but it is quite a bit of weight and bulk so there are a lot of trips where a raft would be kinda neat, but not worth carrying.

Thanks Dan, I did look at a used Flytpacker but from what I could gather it sounded like a less attractive option then a Scout. Less durable and according to one review its a "mushy" boat, you can't inflate it stiff like Alpacka rafts. All that made me lean toward a Scout (or just making do with what I have).

If anyone has used the old model Flytpacker and can comment I'd be interested to hear it.

I just bought a Unaweep Frame and plan some pack making projects. Perhaps after I design a better pack I'll be less incline to spend money on a smaller raft.