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Hi Sam,

Other than the Ultralight, any model will handle a 50 lb dog without popping. For alpine lakes, I would probably choose an Atlin (the largest size), because it’s wider in the foot area so there’s more room to share between the two of you. If you were going to be paddling with the pup for hours at a time, I’d consider a Skeena XL for even…[Read more]

Very cool! Thanks for posting.

That sounds like a great idea for it. Let us know how it feels.

Ended up ordering one from Alibaba just to play with it. Will probably glue on a removable MRS skeg and use it for quick paddles on the lake before making it the packraft I give to my nieces and nephews when they visit

Update on the Boston valve to pump adapter.

I’ve modified the original adapter design by @krafter to fit the 2025 Flextail Max Pump 3.

This pump offers 5KPa pressure. Flextail has a larger, 12KPa boat pump, but it’s only available second-hand as of October 2025.

Updated design. The mount for this pump consists of a tiny lip, necessitating a…[Read more]

There’s a couple of these drybag designs floating about. This looks ideal for playboating, or adventure river crossings.

With the ubiquity of electric pumps these days, I’m not sure if the tradeoff of a rolltop that might be a bit more vulnerable deflation makes much sense.

Personally, I prefer just having one-do everything heavy-duty boat I can…[Read more]

Great work, Joe – and gorgeous shot! Thanks for the feedback about the Ultralight – it sounds like you’ve had some great adventures.

Having a casual on Bow Lake in the Rockies (Alberta). First of three packrafts I’ve made – two ultralight and one Skeena. What you don’t see in the photo is the six or so patches I’ve done from taking it down rivers it’s not made for. Though, the worst hole is from a portage that crossed paths with a raspberry bush. The ultralight rafts can…[Read more]