Amphibious explorers

June 2016

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June 2016

Packrafts are small and light enough to carry. Fans of the sport say it opens up new areas for exploration. Photo: Danilo Hegg
If you’ve ever gazed longingly at a swiftly moving river while on a long and arduous tramp and thought there must be an easier way down the trail, you’re in luck If tramping and paddling had a baby, it would be packrafting. Packrafts are inflatable rafts that pack down as small as a one-man tent, […]
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