Packrafting
An Online Introduction
Packraft History
Current Packraft Companies
Below is an alphabetical directory of established companies in the packraft industry.

Alpacka
USA
The company that launched the modern packraft industry in 2002. Today Alpacka offers a diverse range of customizable, USA-made packrafts for ultralight, bikerafting, whitewater and other uses.
alpackaraft.com
Anfibio
Germany
In-house brand for the German packraft retailer Anfibio. Focus on low-cost, lightweight undecked boats for the European market.
packrafting-store.de
Iron Raft
UK
This UK-based packraft maker started with DIY kits but has since moved to selling fully assembled boats.
iron-raft.co.uk
Koaro
New Zealand
New-Zealand-based Koaro Packrafts targets the southern hemisphere market with a modest line of boats including whitewater deck, open cockpit and self-bailer options.
koaropackrafts.com
Kokopelli
USA
Kokopelli produces whitewater, flatwater, and tandem packrafts, and is notable for popularizing self-bailers. Boats are widely available online and through outdoor gear retailers.
kokopellipackraft.com
NRS
USA
After years offering only a single basic packraft, NRS appears to have fully committed and now makes a variety of self-bailers and open-decked boats.
nrs.com
Supai Adventure Gear
USA
Supai Adventure Gear focuses on the ultralight community, with compact packrafts that weigh as little as 1.5 pounds.
supaiadventuregear.comLast updated August 2025
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Pitt the focus seems to be mainly on the US. EU companies are rising, and the list needs to be updated e.g. with Mekong, Saimaa Kayaks, and so on.
Import tax is not favourable and an Alpacka PR costs a lot more in EU