{"product_id":"alpacka-raft-zephyr","title":"Alpacka Raft Zephyr","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Ship Date: 3\/20\/2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"vimeo-player\" src=\"\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1142611111?title=0\u0026amp;byline=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content default\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWant to travel \u003cem\u003eand \u003c\/em\u003ego paddling. If you are a recreational kayaker, you'll need to find a rental if you are flying or put your heavy kayak on the roof of your car if you are driving. The Zephyr takes all of the hassle out of traveling and recreational kayaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated hull makes it faster and more efficient than traditional packrafts, so you can join the paddling club for an early morning session. And you can easily throw it in your car or your luggage for travel. Outfitted with a lace-in seat, backband, and removable skeg, it delivers comfort, stability, and budget-friendly pricing for exploring flatwater at ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor optimum performance, a Pack-A-Pump is necessary to fully pressurize the Zephyr and eliminate creasing near the seat. We also recommend a small dry bag or pack like the Lap bag or Bow Bag Liner to be used a footbrace and storage for your on-water essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; height: 55px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eLakes\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eRivers\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eThe Zephyr is the ideal packraft for paddlers taking day trips where they do not need extra space on flatwater rivers or lakes. It's the perfect packraft for those that want to keep a packraft in their car and don't want to deal with kayak racks. It's also a perfect vacation packraft that you can fly with wherever your trips take you. The Zephyr delivers impressive performance in a lightweight, highly packable inflatable package.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eWhile the Zephyr is not recommended for lightwater, whitwater, or splashy rivers, its great for downriver travel on flatwater rivers. This makes it ideal for exploring all over the mid-west, the northeast, most major cities, and the lowland rivers of Europe. Perfect for getting out on a quick paddle before work while traveling.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eProtected Coastal Areas\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eThrow the Zephyr in your checked baggage on your next tropical vacation and you won't need to pay for a rental or figure out a way to transport a traditional hardshell rec kayak. The Zephyr is the perfect packraft for exploring harbours, lagoons, protected bays, and new snorkeling spots.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does it Compare?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eZephyr vs. Chinook\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eZephyr vs. Aleutian\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zephyr and Chinook share the same elongated hull design, but with different build configurations and end purposes. The Zephyr is an open build with no cargo fly internal storage or thigh straps. Its perfect for day trips on warmer and more protected waters like lakes, flatwater rivers, and protected coastal waters. It is not recommended for splashy rivers, whitewater, or windy and wavy conditions on lakes and coastal waters. It’s the packraft version of a recreational kayak. Perfect for paddlers who want to get out regularly or travel—without dealing with roof racks or the bulk of a traditional boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinook, by contrast, adds a spray deck, 3-point thigh straps, and cargo fly internal storage. This makes the Chinook the preferred option for colder water, multi-day flatwater trips, and rougher conditions like wind and small waves. It can also handle occasional lightwater on river trips. The Chinook is more versatile, but also has more components to maintain and fit if you don't need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zephyr is the packraft version of a recreational kayak, while the Aleutian is the packraft version of a sea kayak. Both are ideal for air travel as they can easily be put in a checked bag, but the Zephyr should be limited to recreational paddling on calm lakes, rivers, and protected coastal areas. The Aleutian is faster, much more capable in rougher waters and the only packraft capable of handling unprotected open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eAttachments\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eSeating \u0026amp; Rigging\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eSeating \u0026amp; Rigging\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"\u003e4 Strap Plates on Bow, 1 Bow Handle, 1 Stern Handle, 2 D-Rings, 2 Seat Ties\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"\u003eLace-In Seat, Foam Backband, Removable Skeg\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"\u003eProprietary TPU Coated 210d nylon hull and 840d nylon floor\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"\u003eInflation Bag, Stuff Sack, and Basic Repair Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"\u003eUsing the Aquaseal in the repair kit will expose you to toluene, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Configurations\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 43.9171%;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eWhitewater Deck\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"block-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.prismic.io\/alpackaraft\/aS9yYnNYClf9nu0j_zephyr-2026-grayscale.png?auto=format,compress\" width=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zephyr is available in the open build configuration, ideal for calm conditions and warmer water.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight Capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zephyr is designed for performance and is ideal for paddlers up to 240lbs.  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 90px;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"\u003e10'9\" | 332cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"\u003e33in | 82.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at Hips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"\u003e14.3in | 36.2cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"\u003e7.95lb | 3.6kg\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"specification-grid-container\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"specification-grid\" role=\"table\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-row grid-row-data\" role=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e*Due to the handmade nature of our packrafts and natural variances in weights between different colors and production runs in our fabrics, all weights and dimensions are averages and will vary from boat to boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alpacka Raft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50925981204703,"sku":"ZPY26-N200AB-OP-NO-BTO","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/6776\/9311\/files\/czuw2vm150f86nduuxlh.jpg?v=1785985814","url":"https:\/\/utahwhitewatergear.com\/products\/alpacka-raft-zephyr","provider":"Utah Whitewater Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}