Blue Duck Packrafts

Environment

We must always consider the environmental impact of our everyday activities.

This includes packrafting.

Packrafting brings us many benefits.  It is healthy for our bodies, for our minds, for our souls.  This though must be balanced against the environmental costs of our activities.

Here are our thoughts, and what we’re doing to minimise our impact.

Relativity

If we’re going to enjoy our rivers, lakes and oceans, let’s do it in a way that is relatively good.

A packraft typically weighs around 5 kg | 11 lb.  A plastic kayak typically weighs around 18 kg | 40 lb.

A packraft has less than 1/3 the material of a kayak that will help us enjoy the same experiences.

Durability

Blue Duck Packrafts are durable.

We choose to use thicker TPU fabric than other manufacturers.

While this makes our packrafts slightly heavier, they will last for a long time.

A packraft that lasts twice as long has half the impact on our environment.

Harmful Materials

We strive to eliminate harmful materials from all our products.

Here’s a run-down on our materials.

TPU

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) is the coating on the fabric from which we make our packrafts.

TPU has been shown to be highly biodegradable when in a granular form (think micro-plastics).  See here for the research.

TPU is also reusable and recyclable.  Check the next section.

Nylon
sdf

Dry Gear Fabric

PVC

Reusability / Recyclability

We strive to eliminate harmful materials from all our products.

Here’s a run-down on our materials.

TPU

Nylon

Dry Gear Fabric

 

Packaging

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Accountability

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Climate Change

We contribute 1% of our revenue paid via a credit or debit card to climate change initiatives.

Read more here.

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Rental packraft faq's

Yes.

We assume that you have the necessary skills to rent a packraft and use it for your journey or adventure.

You are responsible for your own safety!

If you are unsure about your ability to complete a journey or adventure, get in touch.

If you’re looking at single packrafts, see here.

If you’re looking at double packrafts, see here.

Every packraft rental includes:

  • Your packraft(s)
  • Paddle(s)
  • Lifejacket(s)
  • Helmet(s)
  • Inflation Bag(s)
  • Repair Kit

 

All this equipment is included in the price.

The cost varies depending on the packrafts you choose and your delivery method.

Choose your packrafts and head to the checkout to get a final cost.

You can choose to pay a 20% deposit up-front, and the remainder before courier or collection.

Absolutely.

We can courier your packraft to anywhere in New Zealand, so long as we have time between bookings to get it to you, and back in time for the next booking.

If you make a booking that we can’t achieve, we will let you know very quickly.

Absolutely.

Just select the correct option for your courier destination or collection address.

We automatically allow time between bookings to clean and maintain the packrafts.

Also, a packraft may be being couriered to or from another booking.

DOUBLE PACKRAFT RENTALS

Click on a packraft name for more information.

KAIHANU

The Kaihanu is our journey-ready double packraft, for journeys on lakes and non-technical rivers up to Class 2.

It is not self-bailing so isn’t suitable for more technical rivers, but is the perfect packraft for journeys such as the Hollyford Pyke Loop, or the Waimakariri Gorge.

The Kaihanu has a TiZip for internal storage.

TAURUA

If you’re looking for a double packraft for some whitewater, this is for you.

If we have no Kaihanu available this will also be great for those journeys.

The Taurua also has a TiZip for internal storage.

This is our self-bailing whitewater packraft.  If you’re looking for a packraft to use in an adventure race though, see here.

Dry Gear Size Guide

Men’s Women’s
Height Weight Chest Waist Height Weight Bust Waist Hips
XS Not Available 142 – 157 cm 5’4″ – 5’8″ 41 – 52 kg 90 – 115 lb 76 – 84 cm 30 – 33″ 61 – 69 cm 24 – 27″ 86 – 94 cm 34 – 37″
S 157 – 167 cm 5′ 2″ – 5′ 6″ 52 – 64 kg 115 – 141 lb 81 – 91 cm 32 – 36″ 71 – 79 cm 28 – 31″ 155 – 168 cm 5′ 1″ – 5′ 6″ 50 – 61 kg 110 – 134 lb 81 – 86 cm 32 – 34″ 66 – 76 cm 26 – 30″ 91 – 99 cm 36 – 39″
M 165 – 173 cm 5′ 5″ – 5′ 8″ 59 – 75 kg 130 – 165 lb 91 – 102 cm 36 – 40″ 76 – 84 cm 30 – 33″ 165 – 173 cm 5′ 5″ – 5′ 8″ 59 – 70 kg 130 – 154 lb 84 – 94 cm 33 – 37″ 74 – 84 cm 29 – 33″ 97 – 107 cm 38 – 42″
L 170 – 183 cm 5′ 7″ – 6′ 68 – 88 kg 150 – 194 lb 99 – 109 cm 39 – 43″ 81 – 89 cm 32 – 35″ 170 – 178 cm 5′ 7″ – 5′ 10″ 68 – 82 kg 150 – 181 lb 89 – 99cm 35 – 39″ 81 – 91 cm 32 – 36″ 102 – 112 cm 40 – 44″
XL 178 – 188 cm 5′ 10″ – 6′ 2″ 84 – 102 kg 185 – 225 lb 107 – 117 cm 42 – 46″ 86 – 94 cm 34 – 37″ 175 – 183 cm 5′ 9″ – 6′ 79 – 95 kg 174 – 209 lb 97 – 107 cm 38 – 42″ 89 – 99 cm 35 – 39″ 107 – 117 cm 42 – 46″
XXL 185 – 193 cm 6′ – 6′ 4″ 98 – 111 kg 216 – 245 lb 117 – 127 cm 46 – 50″ 91 – 107 cm 36 – 42″ 180 – 188 cm 5′ 11″ – 6′ 2″ 91 – 100 kg 200 – 220 lb 104 – 109 cm 41 – 43″ 97 – 104 cm 38 – 41″ 112 – 122 cm 44 – 48″
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Spray Skirt or Self Bailing

not for the gnar

good for sun and sandflies and mosquitos and splashes

AR Rental Packrafts

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AR 350

The AR 350 is the best all-round adventure racing packraft on the planet.

It’s light, and extremely fast in whitewater.  With a self-bailing floor there’s no need to stop and empty, saving you valuable race time.

The AR 350 has a TiZip for internal storage, keeping the packraft empty for yout o adopt the best paddling position you can for efficiency.

SINGLE PACKRAFT RENTALS

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INANGA

The Inanga is a super-lightweight packraft designed for getting across a river, lake or estuary during a tramping trip.

It has no TiZip and is not designed for carrying a load for long distances; it’s perfect for when size and weight are important.

MOKIHI

The Mōkihi is our ultimate journey packraft.  This packraft will take you anywhere.

Designed to carry a load (your pack, your bike, a deer) for distances down rivers, across lakes.

Our rental Mōkihi packrafts have a TiZip for internal gear storage, a removable spray skirt and optional thigh straps if you’re heading to somewhere with some more serious rapids up to Class 3.

All of these features can be left behind if weight is critical.

HURUNUI

The Hurunui is our high-performace whitewater packraft.

If you’re heading into the backcountry for some challenging whitewater up to Class 3 – 4, this is the packraft for you.

It’s a self-bailing packraft designed to perform in technical whitewater.

The Hurunui also has a TiZip for multi-day adventures.

WHAIWHAI

The Whaiwhai is our packraft secifically designed for hunters.

It is larger than the Mōkihi and has a TiZip, additional tie-points and also a space for your dog!

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TiZips – Pros and Cons

TiZips are great.  They give you access to your packraft, allowing you to store a lot of gear in your packraft for multi-day adventures.

BUT, there are some down sides….

TiZips require a LOT of care and maintenance, and can be prone to failure.  A failed TiZip can be extremely difficult to repair or replace.

We do not offer warranties or guarantees for TiZips.