The Gnarwhal is our beginner/intermediate focused whitewater packraft. Its perfect for Lightwater and Class III whitewater adventures. The hull design is incredibly stable, forgiving and easy to paddle when things start to get wild and you need that extra bit of help to make it through the rapid upright. And when you fall out, the self-bailer means you don’t need to go to shore to reset.
Specifications
Paddler Sizing
| Size | Hull Volume | Recommended Paddler Weight | Recommended Cargo Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small/Medium | Medium Volume | Up to 200lbs | 20-50lbs (max whitewater performance) 50-75lbs (general use) Up to 120lbs (extended trips) |
| Large/XL | Large Volume | Up to 250lbs | 20-50lbs (max whitewater performance) 50-75lbs (general use) Up to 120lbs (extended trips) |
| Size | Paddler Height (Feet/Inches) | Paddler Height (CM) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 5'7" | Under 170cm |
| Medium | 5'6" - 5'11" | 168 - 180cm |
| Large | 5'9" - 6'2" | 175 - 188cm |
| X-Large | 6'1" - 6'6" | 186 - 198cm |
Boat Sizing
| Size | Exterior Length | Exterior Width | Interior Length | Interior Width at Hips | Packed Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 231cm | 88cm | 109cm | 38cm | 23 x 56cm |
| Medium | 238cm | 89cm | 116cm | 38cm | 23 x 56cm |
| Large | 255cm | 96cm | 123cm | 37cm | 23 x 56cm |
| X-Large | 262cm | 94cm | 131cm | 38cm | 23 x 56cm |
| Size | 210d Base Weight | 210d Kitted Weight | 210d Complete Weight | 420d Base Weight | 420d Kitted Weight | 420d Complete Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 5.5lb | 7.5lb | 8.25lb | 6.5lb | 8.5lb | 9.25lb |
| Medium | 5.75lb | 7.75lb | 8.5lb | 6.75lb | 8.75lb | 9.5lb |
| Large | 6.25lb | 8.0lb | 8.75lb | 7.4lb | 8.25lb | 10.0lb |
| X-Large | 6.5lb | 8.5lb | 9.25lb | 7.65lb | 9.65lb | 10.4lb |
Features
Attachments
4 bow grab loops, 2 stern grab loops, offset D-Rings, ankle loops, 3 position thigh strap ladder plates, 3 position backband ladder plate
Seating and Rigging
3/4 Length Self Bailing Seat, Self Bailing Footrest, Foam Backband, Patented 3-point Thigh Straps
Materials
Proprietary TPU Coated 210d or 420d nylon hull and 840d nylon floor
Includes
Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, Cargo Fly Kit, and Basic Repair Kit