BEST PACKRAFTING BACKPACKS

SPRING 2025

BEST PACKRAFT
DESIGN

BEST ultralight
DESIGN

best bang for your buck

Best LOAD-HAULER

MOST CUSTOM OPTIONS

MOST
AfFordable

BEST PACKRAFT DESIGN

  • Back & Shoulder Staps convert to thigh and backband for packrafting

  • Integrated UL bowbag

  • River safe locking mechanisms

  • 90L load capacity

BEST ultralight
DESIGN

CLIFFROSE 55L
VIRGA PACKING

  • Packraft hauling with a thru-hiking design- HECK YES

  • 2Lbs with 40lbs carrying capacity / 63L total

  • Killer ergonimic support

  • Double-layer bottom for even the prickliest of pears

best bang for your buck

  • Available at REI, most outfitters, and easy to find “used”

  • Great weight to haul-weight ratio

  • Steamline exterior design with daisy chains and side-compression

best load
hauler

Big Wild 70L
superior wilderness designs

  • A packrafter favorite for haul “big ass loads” and long expedition gear

  • Integrated “bowbag” accessory available

MOST CUSTOM OPTIONS

  • Customize your pack to packrafting, alpine, hunting, or hiking specifications

  • Best colors 10/10

  • 75L Load Capacity

Honorable mention - MOST AFFORDABLE

Six Moons Designs - Flex PR+ 

  • PRICEPOINT - $280

  • Compatible with portage barrels

  • The removable bottom stabilizer straps are perfect for packrafters