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Dogs and Kids

One of the best things about paddlesports is how easy it is to share the outdoors with your dog or your kiddo. Our family collection of packrafts are our favorite models for carrying your two and four legged friends, depending on age, size and ability.

Mule

An excellent packraft for adventures with your dog, especially when equipped with a self-bailing floor. It’s also a great option for paddling with young kids seated comfortably between your legs. Its smaller than both the Forager and Ranger, so its recommended for smaller adults and smaller children and dogs.

From $1,200.00

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Ranger

The Ranger is our preferred choice for paddling solo with one kiddo or one dog (or both if they are small). The self-bailing design efficiently drains water through the bottom, making it an excellent choice for outings with dogs. And roomy enough for adventures with small children (up to 10 years old) where you can easily reach them (and the snacks too!). Its also a great option if you want two boats for two adults and each adult can carry one child or dog.

$2,000.00

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Forager

The Forager is the most popular family packraft, with space for the entire family. It can be paddled tandem with two adults and 1-2 kids or dogs or paddled solo with multiple kids and dogs. Plus there is plenty of space in the Cargo Fly storage system for all of your gear for a multi-day trip. With it's self-bailing floor and larger tubes it's perfect for loads of family fun.

$2,200.00

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Rendezvous

The Rendezvous is an excellent packraft for older kids who can also paddle but may want to do other activities on the water. With its canoe-style design, it’s perfect for fishing trips or casual paddling adventures. Not recommended for dogs and young children.

$1,800.00

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Tango

Designed primarily for two paddlers, the Tango is incredibly fast and comfortable, making it a great option for outings with older kids and teenagers who can paddle. Its a great way to keep up with other adults paddling their own boats. Its kayak-style design lets both paddlers contribute, ensuring a smooth and efficient ride. We prefer the Forager and Ranger for dogs.

$2,000.00

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Family Paddles

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Family Paddling Suits

From solo packrafts to tandems, we offer the perfect family-friendly options for both your two-legged and four-legged companions. Whether you need a dog-specific packraft with a self-bailing floor or a spacious design ideal for paddling with the whole family, our family lineup has you covered for adventures with kids and pets alike.
And really fun in the Tango, which was by far the fastest packraft on the river. We kept having to wait for everyone to catch up. Such an awesome packraft and perfect for this type of trip.