Whitewater:

The perfect model for the intermediate to advanced whitewater packrafter, the Mage is ideal for leveling up your skill and performance in Class III-IV+ whitewater. The Mage is also the top performing whitewater self-bailer. For Class IV/V whitewater and kayakers, especially on shorter trips with less gear, we recommend the Valkyrie. The Mage is a better choice for longer trips with more gear.

Lightwater:

The Mage is a standout performer in lightwater, and it’s a great boat for packrafters looking to develop skills before progressing to harder whitewater. If you don’t plan on paddling anything more difficult than Class III, we recommend the Expedition or Gnarwhal for more versatility.

Mage vs. Gnarwhal vs. Expedition.

Mage vs. Gnarwhal vs. Expedition. The Mage is superior across the board in whitewater. It's faster. It edges and holds an edge better. It tracks through features better. It carves and eddies better. Its easier to roll. But its not as beginner friendly.

• The Mage is the preferred choice for the intermediate to advanced packrafter.
• The Gnarwhal is recommended for the beginner to intermediate whitewater packrafter.
• The Expedition is the more versatile choice for a mix of flatwater, lightwater, whitewater and backpacking focused trips.

Valkryie vs Mage.

The Valkyrie is the highest performance in whitewater especially Class IV/V and our recommendation for kayakers or expert packrafters.  The Mage is lighter, more packable, has greater cargo capacity, and is offered in a self bailer. Its our recommendation for maximum whitewater performance and versatility for intermediate and advanced packrafters.

Self Bailer

The Self Bailing Mage is perfect for warmer conditions, quick entry and exit, and anyone that prefers a self bailing setup. The self bailing holes are oversized, mesh backed, and feature venturi flaps to reduce water infill and increase speed compared to traditional self bailing holes. Except when swamped by a feature, the new hole design offers similar speed to the whitewater decked model. If you swim, no dumping is required and you can just self rescue right back in.

Whitewater Deck

The Whitewater Deck is ideal for staying warm in cold conditions and maximizing performance in difficult whitewater. The Whitewater Deck features a large kayak style cockpit and one-piece PEX spray skirt rim (Spray skirts sold separately). Because the Whitewater Deck will not fill with water when pushing through a wave or hole, it maintains more speed and can punch through larger waves and stickier holes than the self bailing configuration.

Cargo Fly

Our innovative Cargo Fly internal storage system comes standard on the Mage. The Cargo Fly features an airtight zipper installed in the stern of the boat to allow you to store 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.

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.