Gnarwhal Self-Bailer

The Alpacka Gnarwhal Whitewater Pack Raft with Self-Bailing Floor is the biggest, most stable, and most forgiving whitewater packraft in Alpacka's line-up. With its next-generation Rally Hull design, ergonomic seating, and 4-point thigh straps, the

Gnarwhal is ideal for building skills and confidence, carrying heavy loads, and charging hard on high-volume runs. Made locally in Mancos, CO, the Gnarwhal is built around the Rally Hull, high-performance whitewater rigging, Cargo Fly zipper internal storage system, and either a Whitewater Deck or Self-Bailing configuration.

The Rally Hull is our highest-performance whitewater hull, featuring a center panel stern for stability and forgiveness, and a rockered bow for punching over holes and carving eddy turns. You’ll love the Gnarwhal if you want a forgiving and easy-to-paddle packraft that takes the intimidation out of paddling moderate whitewater, if you want to charge hard in bigger water and features, or if you need to carry a large cargo load on a long trip.

Novice and intermediate paddlers will get the most from the Gnarwhal’s unmatched stability and forgiveness, which makes rapids fun so that you can focus on honing your technique and building confidence without worrying about getting flipped every time you make a mistake.

Advanced paddlers get the most out of the Gnarwhal by setting up early and paddling hard, making it ideal for high-volume rivers and messy features that require speed, power, and stability to navigate cleanly.

The Gnarwhal is higher volume than the Wolverine to maximize stability, forgiveness, and weight capacity. The whitewater rigging features an adjustable foam backband, ¾-length seat, and foot brace, along with patented 3-point thigh straps.

Both the Wolverine and Gnarwhal can be reliably rolled by skilled boaters with thigh straps, but the Wolverine roll is a bit easier for most people. The Gnarwhal and Wolverine are sized to fit most average-sized adults, but larger and heavier (over 6’0” and 200lbs) paddlers will fit better in the Gnarwhal. In comparison, smaller and lighter paddlers (under 5’7” and 150lbs) will fit better in the Wolverine.

• Shape: Rally Hull
• Tube Diameter: 11.7-inch
• Small and Medium sizes now have a hull volume based on the wolverine, increasing maneuverability for smaller paddlers.
• Fit: Whitewater (See sizing and specifications below)
• Seating: 3/4 Length WW Seat, WW Foot Brace, Adjustable Foam Backband, 3-point Thigh Straps
• Floor: Self-Bailing (Removable whitewater decks are available by special order.)
• Cargo Fly Zipper
• Valve: Temper assist valve for inflation and deflation
• Attachments: 4 bow grab loops, two stern grab loops, two double D-Rings, two ankle loops, two multi-slot strap plates, and two strap plates
• Materials: Proprietary 210-denier high-count nylon hull* and 840-denier ballistic nylon floor (Made in USA).
• Includes: Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, and Basic Repair Kit
• Weight 7.7 to 8.4 lbs
• Packed Size: 20" x 10"