The gold standard by which everything else is measured, the Classic delivers adventure driven fun from your backyard to the backcountry. All of the quality materials and workmanship that we’ve built our reputation on, with minimalist features to take us back to our roots and budget friendly pricing to boot.
Classic
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Estimated Ship Date: 1/24/2025
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Product Description
Way back in 2000, after suffering through endless tears and repairs of our cheap “pool toy” quality boats, we had a dream of making a true wilderness worthy packraft—a boat that was light enough to fit in a backpack yet would not let you down in the cold, rocky rivers of the Alaskan Arctic. Thus, the original Alpacka Raft was born and a new era of packrafting began. Little did we know packrafts would not only change backcountry travel, but also deliver a fun and easy new way to enjoy your local rivers and lakes. As packrafting has evolved, so has our original line-up of the Alpacka, Yak, and Llama. We decided to return to our roots with the Classic, a simple, elegant packraft with options to fit every budget.
The Classic keeps it simple with our adventure tested Classic Hull, a no fuss seating system, minimalist attachments, and bombproof materials and construction. Configure it exactly to your liking with Open, Whitewater Deck, and Removeable Whitewater Deck build configurations. You can also add our innovative Cargo Fly zipper internal storage system. If you need more options than that, build up the Classic of your dreams in our Custom Lab.
Features
Includes
Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, and Basic Repair Kit
Whitewater Deck Models also include one-piece PEX coaming and ultralight spray skirt
Manufacturing
Made to Order in Mancos, Colorado
Shape
Classic Hull
Tube Diameter
11.7-inch
Fit
Relaxed (See sizing and specifications)
Valve
Temper assist valve for inflation and deflation
Attachments
4 bow grab loops, 2 stern grab loops, and 2 strap plates
Seating
Classic Seat Bottom and Inflatable Seat Back
Build Configurations
Open, Whitewater Deck, or Removable WW Deck
Cargo Fly
Optional (Internal Dry Bags sold separately)
Materials
Proprietary 210-denier high count nylon hull and 840-denier ballistic nylon floor (Made in USA).
Recommended Gear
Aqua-Bound Manta Ray, Werner Shuna, Astral V-8 PFD, Kokatat Swift Entry Drysuit
California Proposition 65 Warning
Using the Aquaseal in the repair kit will expose you to toluene, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Build Configurations
Open
The Open configuration is our simplest, lightest, and most economical build configuration. It’s perfect for anything where you don’t need the extra protection and performance of a spray deck or self bailer.
Whitewater Deck
The most popular option, the standard Whitewater Deck is our driest and warmest configuration for the Classic. It is ideal for all water types in cool climates and the highest performance option for whitewater. The Whitewater Deck features a large kayak style cockpit and includes a one-piece PEX coaming, and an ultralight secure fitting spray skirt. Contact us if you need a XL or larger spray skirt tunnel size.
Removable WW Deck
The Removable WW Deck features the same cockpit as the standard Whitewater Deck, but with a perimeter zipper for converting to an open boat for more relaxing days. The Removable WW Deck maximizes versatility for the broadest range of paddling conditions. It is drier than the Cruiser Deck, but not as dry as the standard Whitewater Deck in waves, splashes, and whitewater. The one-piece PEX coaming and ultralight spray skirt are included standard. Contact us if you need a XL or larger spray skirt tunnel size.
Cargo Fly Zipper
The Cargo Fly is the ultimate packraft gear storage solution. It features an airtight zipper installed in the stern of the boat to allow you to load your gear inside the tubes. The system provides drier and more secure gear storage and improved paddling performance due to a lower center of gravity. The Cargo Fly is perfect for expeditions, whitewater performance, and keeping your gear dry in any conditions.
Internal Dry Bags may be purchased separately and are designed to work with the Cargo Fly system. The bags clip in place along each side of the tubes with a side release buckle and allow for better organization and weight balance than placing the contents of your pack loose inside the Cargo Fly. They also act as additional balanced air chambers to make it easier to get to shore in the event of a puncture.
Sizing & Specifications
The chart below shows our recommended size based on your sit length and the Classic’s fit profile. To determine your sit length, sit against a wall with your legs flat (wearing your preferred paddling shoes) and measure the distance from the wall to your heels. The Classic is sized for a relaxed fit, meaning that a typical paddler in the recommended size can fully extend their legs and not touch the bow unless they point their toes when sitting in the boat. You can size up or down for a more performance or relaxed fit.
Sizing Chart
Small (Alpaca)Medium (Yak)Large (Llama)
Paddler Sit Length35–39in | 88–99cm38–42in | 97–107cm41–45in | 104–114cm
Exterior Length89in | 226cm92in | 234cm95in | 241cm
Exterior Width37.25in | 95cm37.25in | 95cm37.25in | 95cm
Interior Length43in | 109cm46in | 117cm49in | 124cm
Interior Width at Hip14.5in | 37cm14.5in | 37cm14.5in | 37cm
Max Capacity*400lbs | 181kg400lbs | 181kg400lbs | 181kg
*Max Capacity is the maximum total weight (paddlers and cargo) that the boat can reasonably carry in flatwater under ideal conditions. Actual capacity for any given trip will vary widely based on the paddler’s skill and water conditions. Please review our weight carrying capacity guide for further details.
Specifications
Small (Alpaca)Medium (Yak)Large (Llama)
Build OptionWeight*Packed Size**Weight*Packed Size**Weight*Packed Size**
Open (OP)5.4lb | 2.4kg16x6.5in | 41x17cm5.6lb | 2.5kg16x7in | 41x18cm5.7lb | 2.6kg16x7.5in | 41x19cm
Open | Cargo Fly (CF)5.7lb | 2.6kg16x6.5in | 41x17cm5.8lb | 2.6kg16x7in | 41x18cm6.0lb | 2.7kg16x7.5in | 41x19cm
Whitewater Deck (WW)7.0lb | 3.2kg17x7in | 43x18cm7.1lb | 3.2kg17x7.5in | 43x19cm7.4lb | 3.4kg17x8in | 43x20cm
WW | CF7.2lb | 3.3kg17x7in | 43x18cm7.3lb | 3.4kg17x7.5in | 43x19cm7.6lb | 3.5kg17x8in | 43x20cm
Removable Whitewater Deck (WR)7.4lb | 3.4kg17x7.5in | 43x19cm7.5lb | 3.4kg17x8in | 43x20cm7.8lb | 3.5kg17x8.5in | 43x22cm
WR | CF7.7lb | 3.5kg17x7.5in | 43x19cm7.8lb | 3.5kg17x8in | 43x20cm8.1lb | 3.7kg17x8.5in | 43x22cm
*Weight includes all components except inflation bag, repair kit, and internal dry bags for Cargo Fly.
**Packed size is a reference measurement based on folding each lengthwise edge of the boat to the center and rolling from the bow. There are many other methods of rolling and folding the boats that will result in a different packed size that may be more or less efficient for packing depending on the situation.
