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If you are big and tall, finding performance outdoor gear is hard. So we’re making it easy with the Mule, a spacious packraft with plenty of room for you and your gear.
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Product Description

The Mule is a multi-purpose adventure packraft focused on flatwater, lightwater, backcountry hunting and sharing the water with your dog. It’s sized for the big and tall paddler or anyone that wants a bit of extra space on a float trip.  

The Mule features a high volume hull with a center back stern to maximize buoyancy and cargo capacity, so you can easily carry yourself and all the gear you’ll ever need. The late rise bow provides additional foot room and makes carrying bulky heavy items a breeze.  

The Mule is available with Open, Removeable Deck, and Self Bailing configurations, plus you can add our innovative Cargo Fly zipper internal storage system. Additional options are also available in the Custom Lab, including the Gnarmule build for whitewater. Whether you are looking for leisure or need to get serious with a big mission, the Mule has got you covered. 

Recommended Uses

Flatwater

The Mule is one of our favorite flatwater river trip packrafts. The larger size makes it extra-comfy for long days on the water, whether you are putting down miles or relaxing. The larger hull design is ideal for transporting larger cargo loads and more camp comforts. We recommend the Expedition or Tango if you are needing a faster packraft or better performance in headwinds. 

Lightwater

The Mule is a great lightwater boat, especially if you are a big and tall paddler. We recommend the Removable Deck or Self Bailing build options for lightwater. Smaller paddlers will enjoy the extra space on flatwater, but may prefer a better fitting or more nimble boat in lightwater like the Caribou, Expedition or Gnarwhal. 

Lightwater

The Mule is a great lightwater boat, especially if you are a big and tall paddler. We recommend the Removable Deck or Self Bailing build options for lightwater. Smaller paddlers will enjoy the extra space on flatwater, but may prefer a better fitting or more nimble boat in lightwater like the Caribou, Expedition or Gnarwhal. 

Lightwater

The Mule is a great lightwater boat, especially if you are a big and tall paddler. We recommend the Removable Deck or Self Bailing build options for lightwater. Smaller paddlers will enjoy the extra space on flatwater, but may prefer a better fitting or more nimble boat in lightwater like the Caribou, Expedition or Gnarwhal. 

How Does it Compare?

Mule vs. Caribou vs. Ranger

The Mule has more leg room and cargo capacity than the Caribou, but at a more backpack friendly weight and bulk than the Ranger. We prefer the Caribou when weight and pack size are more important and the Ranger when you can afford the luxury of extra space, but the Mule is our choice for versatility. Check out the Recommended Uses for more specific situations. 

  

Features

Attachments

4 bow grab loops, 2 stern grab loops, 1 bow handle, and 2 strap plates

Seating & Rigging

Classic Seat Bottom and Inflatable Seat Back. Removable Deck models also includes PEX Rim Pole (Spray Skirt Sold Separately)

Seating & Rigging

Classic Seat Bottom and Inflatable Seat Back. Removable Deck models also includes PEX Rim Pole (Spray Skirt Sold Separately)

Seating & Rigging

Classic Seat Bottom and Inflatable Seat Back. Removable Deck models also includes PEX Rim Pole (Spray Skirt Sold Separately)

Seating & Rigging

Classic Seat Bottom and Inflatable Seat Back. Removable Deck models also includes PEX Rim Pole (Spray Skirt Sold Separately)

  

Build Configurations

 

Open

 

The Open configuration is our simplest, lightest, and most economical build configuration. It’s perfect for anything where you don’t need the extra protection and performance of a spray deck or self bailer.

Removable Deck

 

The Removable Deck functions like a breakdown kayak style deck and features a large cockpit, one-piece PEX skirt rim (spray skirt sold separately), plus a water-resistant perimeter zipper to convert to an open boat for more relaxing days.

Self Bailer

The Self Bailer configuration is ideal for warmer climates, frequent entry and exit, hunting, fishing, dogs, and anyone that prefers a self-bailing style setup. Our self bailing design features a lightweight 3/4 length 7-inch thick seat in the rear that is protected by a sleeve and a heavy-duty baffled foot brace in the front that keeps your feet up and out of the water.

Cargo Fly Zipper

The Cargo Fly is the ultimate packraft gear storage solution. It features an airtight zipper installed in the stern of the boat to allow you to load your gear inside the tubes. The system provides drier and more secure gear storage and improved paddling performance due to a lower center of gravity. The Cargo Fly is perfect for expeditions, whitewater performance, and keeping your gear dry in any conditions.

Internal Dry Bags may be purchased separately and are designed to work with the Cargo Fly system. The bags clip in place along each side of the tubes with a side release buckle and allow for better organization and weight balance than placing the contents of your pack loose inside the Cargo Fly. They also act as additional balanced air chambers to make it easier to get to shore in the event of a puncture.

Weight Capacity

The Mule is designed to optimize cargo capacity with backpack weight. The following capacities are general guidelines based on our experience and performance goals. For more information, please visit our max capacities page: 

  • Passengers. Up to 260lbs for single paddler or 300lbs combined weight with additional persons or pets. 
  • Cargo. Optimum performance with up to 100lbs balanced load in the Cargo Fly. Up to 200lbs depending on conditions and paddler experience. 
  • Hunting. Hunter plus 100lbs of personal gear and 150lbs animal weight, more weight possible depending on conditions. 
  • Max. 600lbs on flatwater under ideal conditions.

Sizing & Specifications

 

Dimensions and Sizing*

Boater Height

 5'8"-6'8" | 173-203cm

Exterior Length

 100in | 254cm

Exterior Width

 38in | 97cm

Interior Length

 52in | 132cm

Interior Width

 15.5in | 39cm

*Due to the handmade nature of our packrafts, dimensions will vary slightly from boat to boat.

Weights and Packed Size*

Build Option

 Weight* Packed Size**

Open (OP)

 7.0lb | 3.2kg 18x7in | 46x18cm

Open with Cargo Fly

 7.3lb | 3.3kg 18x7in | 46x18cm

Removable Deck with Cargo Fly

 9.2lb | 4.1kg 18x8.5in | 46x22cm

Self Bailer with Cargo Fly

 8.3lb | 3.8kg 18x8in | 46x20cm

*Due to the handmade nature of our packrafts and natural variances in weights between different colors and production runs in our fabrics, all weights are estimated and will vary from boat to boat.

*Weights include the seating and rigging, but do not include stuff sack, inflation bag or repair kit. Listed weights are 210d version. Add ~0.6lbs for 420d.

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