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Mule - RTS

Ready to Ship

Mule - RTS

Ready to Ship

Build Configuration - Open
Add Cargo Fly Zipper - Yes (Dry Bags Sold Separately)

$1,325.00

7.3lb | 3.3kg

Pay in 4 interest-free installments of $331.25 using

Estimated Ship Date: 1-2 Business Days

Looking for Additional Options?
Check out our Build to Order packrafts.

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.

Ready to Ship

How it Works

Our Ready to Ship packrafts are like a grab-and-go case at a restaurant. You get some of our most popular models without the lead time.

Order Processing

RTS packraft orders are shipped in 1-2 business days. If you have a specific trip deadline, please let us know in the order comments.

Your entire order will ship with your RTS packraft if all items are in-stock. We will contact you with options if this is not the case. If your RTS order also includes a build-to-order packraft, we will ship the RTS packraft with any additional in-stock items first, and then ship the build-to-order packraft when complete.

USA Shipping

All RTS packrafts shipping within the United States will ship for free. Select Free Shipping at checkout.

Continental USA and Alaska orders (Anchorage/Fairbanks), will be upgraded to free 2-day shipping.

Orders to PO Boxes, Rural Alaska, and Hawaii will be shipped via USPS and shipping times are not guaranteed.

International Shipping

International orders with an RTS packraft will be shipped via the selected carrier at checkout. Additional shipping charges apply and shipping times vary. International orders do not include duties or taxes.

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 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

Ready to Ship (RTS) Mules only include Open or Self-Bailing build configurations, Cargo Fly, and Cedar Green color options. If you would like additional options please choose a Build to Order Mule.

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.

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.

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