Whether you are big and tall, need a bit of extra space and comfort for a longer trip, or you are a hunter looking for a boat that you can easily pack into the backcountry but won't run out of space on the float out, we built the Mule for you.
Mule
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Estimated Ship Date: 12/13/2024
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Product Description
We get it. Whether its packs, shoes, or sleeping bags, if you are big and tall, finding high performance outdoor gear is hard. So we’re making it easy with the Mule, a spacious and super stable backcountry packraft that will comfortably carry a 250+ pound paddler and 100 pounds of gear without feeling bogged down.
The Mule is also an ideal solo hunting & fishing packraft, with capacity to carry out medium sized animal, and backpackable size and weight. Its perfect for sheep or caribou hunts and sneaking into remote rivers for a little fishing and relaxation.
The Mule is built with our 11.7-inch diameter Cargo Hull, which features our center panel stern and late rise bow to maximize stability, buoyancy, leg room, and cargo capacity. You can build your Mule with Open, Removeable Whitewater Deck, and Self Bailing configurations, plus you can add our innovative Cargo Fly zipper internal storage system. Additional options are also available in the Custom Lab.
Features
Manufacturing
Made to Order in Mancos, Colorado
Shape
Cargo 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, 1 bow handle, and 2 strap plates
Seating
Classic Seat Bottom and Inflatable Seat Back
Build Configurations
Open, Self Bailer, 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).
Includes
Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, and Basic Repair Kit
Removeable Whitewater Deck Models also include one-piece PEX coaming and ultralight spray skirt
Recommended Gear
Aqua-Bound Shred 205cm paddle, Astral V-Eight 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.
Removable Whitewater Deck
The Removable WW Deck functions like a breakdown kayak style deck and features a large cockpit, one-piece pex coaming, and an ultralight secure fitting spray skirt, plus a water-resistant perimeter zipper to convert 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.
Self Bailer
The Self Bailer configuration is ideal for warmer climates, frequent entry and exit, and anyone that prefers a self-bailing style setup. Our self bailing design features a lightweight 3/4 length 7-inch thick seat in the rear that is protected by a sleeve and a heavy-duty baffled foot brace in the front that keeps your feet up and out of the water.
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
Sizing Chart
Boater Height6'2"-6'8" | 188-203cm
Exterior Length100in | 254cm
Exterior Width38in | 97cm
Interior Length52in | 132cm
Interior Width15.5in | 39cm
Max Capacity*500lb | 227kg
*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
Build Option Weight* Packed Size**
Open (OP)7.0lb | 3.2kg18x7in | 46x18cm
Open (OP) | Cargo Fly (CF)7.3lb | 3.3kg18x7in | 46x18cm
Removable Whitewater Deck (WR)9lb | 4.1kg18x8.5in | 46x22cm
WR | CF9.2lb | 4.1kg18x8.5in | 46x22cm
Self Bailer (SB)8.0lb | 3.6kg18x8in | 46x20cm
SB | CF8.3lb | 3.8kg18x8in | 46x20cm
*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.
