The Expedition receives only minor changes for 2025.
The main difference between the 2024 and 2025 models is versatility and intended uses. The 2024 model was our flagship versatile and performance wilderness packraft. Instead, we offered the Classic for the more budget oriented and casual adventure packrafter. The Classic has been discontinued for 2025 because we felt that the Expedition offered better performance for people buying decked Classics and the Caribou could offer better performance for people buying open Classics.
The 2025 Expedition is offered without thigh straps for similar pricing as the 2024 Classic, or with thigh straps for similar performance and lower pricing than the 2024 Expedition. We think that's a win for everyone.
With multiple sizes, the Expedition will fit most paddlers up to 230lbs. Larger paddlers should consider the Gnarwhal. Cargo weight recommendations are 20-40lbs for maximum whitewater performance, up to 60lbs for general purpose, and up to 100lbs for extended trips on larger rivers.
Sizing & Specifications
Paddler Sizing Chart*
|
Small |
Medium |
Large |
X-Large
|
Paddler Height in Feet/Inches
|
under 5'7" |
5'6"- 5'11" |
5'9"-6'2" |
6'1"-6'6" |
Paddler Height in Feet/Inches
|
Under 170cm |
168 - 180cm |
175 - 188cm |
186 - 198cm |
*The Expedition is designed for a true to size fit with enough knee bend to engage the thigh straps, but keep your legs more extended for better downriver performance. If you are in between sizes, the smaller size will generally provide more positive thigh strap engagement.
Dimensions*
|
Small |
Medium |
Large |
X-Large
|
Exterior Length
|
90.5in | 230cm |
93.5in | 237cm |
96in | 244cm |
98.25in | 250cm |
Exterior Width
|
34.75in | 88cm |
35in | 89cm |
35in | 89cm |
35in | 89cm |
Interior Length
|
42.5in | 108cm |
46in | 117cm |
49in | 124cm |
51.5in | 131cm |
Interior Width at Hips
|
15in | 38cm |
15.5in | 39cm |
15in | 38cm |
15.5in | 39cm |
Packed Size*
|
9 x 22in | 23 x 56cm |
*Due to the handmade nature of our packrafts, dimensions are averages and will vary slightly from boat to boat.
Weights*
WW Deck
|
Small |
Medium |
Large |
X-Large |
Base Weight
|
6.0lb |
6.25lb |
6.5lb |
6.75lb |
Kitted Weight
|
7.25lb |
7.5lb |
7.75lb |
8.1lb |
Complete Weight
|
8.2lb |
8.4lb |
8.6lb |
9.0lb |
Removable Deck
|
Small |
Medium |
Large |
X-Large |
Base Weight
|
6.5lb |
6.25lb |
7.0lb |
7.3lb |
Kitted Weight
|
7.8lb |
8.0lb |
8.4lb |
8.7lb |
Complete Weight
|
8.6lb |
8.8lb |
9.1lb |
9.5lb |
*Due to the handmade nature of our packrafts and natural variances in weights between different colors and production runs in our fabrics, all weights are averages and will vary from boat to boat.
**Base weight is the boat only. Kitted weight includes the seating and rigging (excluding thigh straps and WW footbrace ~10oz). Complete weight is everything in the stuff sack at shipping.