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WTB: ULA Epic
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I’m looking for a ULA Epic pack. My body type prefers S-straps, size small torso, small or medium hipbelt.

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2 Alpacka packrafts both skirted yukon yak and oar framed fjord explorer
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I have 2 good condition, fully functional, Alpacka packrafts for sale. One is a blue Yukon Yak w spray skirt and comes with an UL carbon/wood breakdown Alpacka/Sawyer paddle and…

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Publisher’s Gear Guide Update (2023)
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The Publisher’s Gear Guide has been updated. This gear guide contains recommendations in various categories by Backpacking Light Publisher and Founder Ryan Jordan. This is the gear he actually chooses to use on his own trips.

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Alpacka Refuge w/upgrades
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Less than 70 river miles. Upgraded backband ($65), two new dry bags ($100), Alpacka Bowbag ($160), and Aquabound Manta Ray Carbon ($245) included. Here is the boat: https://www.alpackaraft.com/products/refuge ($1,275) Mine…

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FS: Alpacka Fjord Explorer w/ oars
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Sold 2014 Fjord Explorer with oars and spray skirt and keel no holes or abrasions used very little last time I used it was in 2016 been in my spare…

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Alpacka Expedition Removable Whitewater Deck – Size Medium
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Selling a Medium Alpacka Expedition with removable whitewater deck. All accessories that came with it are included – classic seating, backband, 4 point thigh straps, whitewater footbrace, sprayskirt + coaming,…

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Alpacka Refuge Review
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The Alpacka Raft Refuge Packraft weighs less than six pounds but includes a cargo fly and whitewater deck.

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Alpacka Refuge Packraft
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Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Alpacka Refuge Packraft.

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Alpacka Gnarwhal Packraft, L, whitewater deck, 420d fabric, bow bag
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Photos: https://imgur.com/a/oJMcR0M Selling a 2022 Alpacka Gnarwhal: * Size L * Whitewater deck * 420d Arctic Blue fabric (stronger/stiffer than usual 210d fabric) * Used less than 20 days *…

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Alpacka Scout Review
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The Alpacka Raft Scout packraft (2022 model) weighs less than four pounds. We review its durability and stability for both flatwater and Class 1 river running.

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Kokatat Goretex Drysuit, Mens Large, New
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I had an old Kokatat drysuit that had seam tape delamination and they warrantied it with a new one about 2 years ago. Right after receiving it I moved away…

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WTB Alpacka Refuge
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Yep, not sure you love it, I’d like to buy it, I’m in Canada, Laurence

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Werner Sherpa 4-piece Paddle
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Selling my Werner Sherpa packrafting paddle. It breaks down into 4 pieces and has a straight shaft with offset angled blades. I’ve had it for may years, probably something like…

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Alpacka Yukon Yak plus Sawyer Carbon Fiber Paddle (SOLD)
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Sadly, health issues have ended my packrafting days. I have a 2009 model Alpacka Yukon Yak packraft with spray deck in excellent condition.  There are no punctures or patches.  It…

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Alpacka Scout 2017
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Second generation Scout. Here’s a review of this particular version: https://backpackinglight.com/alpacka-scout-packraft-review-video/ In excellent condition. There are scrapes on the bottom like normal but nothing beyond superficial really. Never had any punctures….

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2 person packraft and paddle
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For sale is a DIY packraft, their 2-person version (it’s the previous 2-person model, the “Voyageur”, not the current two-person model for sale on the site). If you’re not familiar…

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Alpacka Packraft Classic size Small
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I have a lightly used Alpacka Classic model size small (alpaca) in wonderful rubber ducky yellow for sale. Comes with the usual seat, inflation bag, waterproof repair kit, and a…

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ULA Epic Pack with 65L Dry Bag
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ULA Epic Pack with the green 65L Sea to Summit Big River Dry Bag. SHLDR STRAP: J-CURVE (ORIGINAL) TORSO SIZE: MEDIUM: 18″ – 21″ HIPBELT SIZE:MEDIUM: 34″ – 38″ Bought…

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WTB Alpacka Raft 1P
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Looking to buy an one-person Alpacka pack-raft. Open to several models.

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WTB or borrow packraft for bob trip
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looking for a packraft for a Bob Marshall trip.  I have an Alpacka already and need a second one for my hiking partner. not planning to do more than class…

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