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Intermediate3-7 days

Raft Multi Day Packraft Guide

Learn raft multi day packraft from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.

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Workflow

  1. Route Plan

    1 day

    Plan river miles per day with portage sections mapped.

  2. Gear Balance

    2 hours

    Balance pack weight low in boat and waterproof all gear in dry bags.

  3. Camp Riverside

    daily

    Camp above high water line on durable surfaces Leave No Trace.

  4. Portage Sections

    as needed

    Portage around rapids deflating or carrying boat per terrain.

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Planning

Preparation

Safety

Execution

Quality

Documentation

Reference Materials

Multi-Day Packraft Trip StandardStandard

Best practices for multi-day packraft trip.

Multi-Day Packraft Trip FormulaFormula

Key calculation for multi-day packraft trip.

Multi-Day Packraft Trip DataTable

Reference values.

MilesHoursClass
104I-II
156I only

  • Dry Bag Test

    Fill dry bag sink test before trip — one leak ruins trip.

  • Portage Scout

    Unscouted portage through devil's club — scout before carrying boat.

  • Warning

    Stop immediately if safety conditions change or equipment fails.

Safety Notes

  • Remote river — satellite communicator recommended.
  • Hypothermia from capsize — practice wet exit in calm water.

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