Packraft rental in Oulu
Retkivuokraamo offers canoe-like, inflatable rafts that are easy to pack and set up for use. Packrafts are durable watercraft designed for navigating various waterways, bringing a whole new dimension to outdoor adventures. They provide a safe and comfortable experience and can easily accommodate a backpack during a trip. Packrafts are suitable for everything from short water crossings to extended journeys on rivers and lakes. Traveling along a stream or river in a packraft adds a refreshing variation to hiking.
The carrying capacity of Retkivuokraamo’s packrafts ranges from 130kg to 240kg, depending on the the model. Setting them up for use or packing them takes only a few minutes. On water, they are nimble and efficient, while on land they can be carried easily in a backpack. The selection includes single-person models such as MRS Microraft (sizes M and L), Norseraft Viking, Berserker, Alpacka Raft Expedition and Gnarwhal. For two-person use, the options include Alpacka Oryx, MRS Barracuda R2 and Norseraft Longship.
All rentals include: -Life jackets -Flextailgear electric pump -Inflation bag -Paddle(s) -Repair kit
All Alpacka packrafts feature the Ti-Zip system, with dry bags provided for packing gear into the Ti-Zip storage compartments. The total weight of a packraft with accessories is approximately 5kg, depending on the model.
Norseraft spacious and multi-use packrafts
Rent a Norseraft packraft from Retkivuokraamo
Rent a Norseraft in Oulu! Retkivuokraamo currently offers three different Norseraft models. These packrafts are renowned for their spaciousness, legroom and load capacity.
The Norseraft Viking and Berserker are single-person packrafts equipped with protective covers. The Norseraft Viking is a versatile model with a spray skirt, performing well in all conditions. Meanwhile, the Norseraft Berserker is a model designed for rapids, featuring a spray deck and Ti-Zip system. Both models do well in rapids, as their spray skirts and covers shield paddlers from splashes and rain.
The Norseraft Longship is designed for one or two people. When used by a single paddler, it offers ample space for gear or even a dog. For two person use, its compact size, maneuverability and paddling efficiency are significant advantages.
Explore waterways with a reliable Norseraft packraft!
MRS Melomo packrafts
Rent a Melomo packraft from Retkivuokraamo
Rent Melomo packrafts in Oulu! Retkivuokraamo currently offers two different Melomo packraft models. The MRS microraft M/L sizes are single units and are designed to perform well in multitude of conditions. These models are suitable for lakes, rivers and rapids. Microraft is equipped with a spray skirt that protects from splashes and rain.
The MRS Barracuda is a packraft designed for two people. The Barracuda is exceptionally spacious and long, and it happens to be the longest packraft offered by Retkivuokraamo.
Alpacka raft - the best of the packrafts
Rent an Alpackaraft from Retkivuokraamo
Rent Alpacka Rafts in Oulu! Retkivuokraamo offers three different Alpacka Raft models to suit various needs. Alpacka raft Expedition and Gnarwhal are single-person models equipped with spray skirts and splash decks. These models are particulary suitable for rapids, as the splash deck protects against water splashes and even large waves. For two-person needs, there is the Alpacka raft Oryx. Its raised seats make paddling extremely efficient and provide better visibility as well as room for fishing and other activities. All Alpacka packrafts offered by Retkivuokraamo come with the Ti-Zip system. Ti-Zip is a waterproof and airtight zipper that provides access to the inside of the packraft’s pontoons. You can store camping gear inside the pontoons, eliminating the need to pack gear on the bow of the packraft. This results in a lower center of gravity, making the packraft easier to manuever.
Information about the manufacturer:
Alpacka raft is a U.S. -based company founded in 2000 that manufactures top-quality packrafts. Alpacka Rafts are handmade in the United States by highly trained professionals. Packrafts, or backpack rafts, are inflatable boats that are easy to carry in backpack along with other equipment. They are ideal for navigating waterways such as rivers, lakes and rapids. Compared to the competitors, Alpacka Raft packrafts are particulary lightweigh, durable and high-quality. Additionally, Alpacka Rafts are highly stable and agile on the water.
Using and packing manual:
Retrieve the packraft and the electric pump from the bag
Open the packing strap and spread the raft on a flat area
Open the the two part valve in its entirety
Attach the pump in the valve and start the pump
When the packraft is almost full of air, quickly detach the pump and close the valve
Retrieve the manual pump from the bag, open the top valve and fill the packraft with air. Close the valves and check that both the top and the bottom valve are closed. Pay attention to pressure rising with temperature.
Fill the seat, backrest and the front of the spray deck with the electric pump, then close the valves.
Attach the fin at the bottom of the canoe. Push the fin under its fixed place, at first pushing it all the way to the front, and then pull the fin entirely back, so it wont fall off. Detach the fin in shallow waters and rapids.
Assemble the four-part paddle.
Put on your life jacket and start padddling.
Lift the packraft on a flat surface
Clean most of the dirt and wipe the insides of the raft.
Remove the fin
Open all the valves located in the bottom of the raft, in the seat, backrest and spray deck.
Remove the air from the packraft using the electric pump.
Start packing the raft from the stern, fold the sides in the middle and start to fold the rest of the raft towards the valve.
Once the packraft is empty and and neatly folded, attach the packing strap over the raft.
Disassemble the paddle.
Put everything back in the bag.
NOTE! When using the packraft, you must consider the effect of temperature changes on the raft’s pressure. If you inflate the packraft to maximum pressure on a cool evening and it’s warmer next day, the raft may suffer damage as the pressure increases. If you leave the raft in the sun to dry, release some pressure from it.
Cold water decreases the pressure slightly, take this into account when filling the raft.
