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Klymit LWD Packraft

Klymit LWD Packraft

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Great for fishing, canyoneering, and exploring backcountry waters, the Klymit LWD (or LiteWater Dinghy) is easy to carry, inflate, and use—and at just 35 ounces, it’s one of the lightest rafts on the market. It’s constructed from 210D ripstop polyester, with an arrow-shaped design for increased maneuverability, six tie-off zones for securing loads, and an inflatable seat for added comfort and insulation during long periods of paddling Read More

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UpalaChango
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Oct 28, 2022
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It's a dinghy
Small lightweight flat water packraft. You're not going to go down any rapids with it, but if you want to float and fly fish on a calm lake, it's probably the driest and lightest option out there for you.
Recommends this product? Yes
drstrutz
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Jun 30, 2020
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Good Pack Raft
its a little unstable to use as a true pack raft but for a floater in camp or to throw your packs in and swim across deep pool(which is what i bought it for) its great
cg13
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Sep 10, 2019
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It cuts pounds and useability
It's very light, and compact. Rolls up to a hair bigger than a nalgene. It inflates fairly quickly with the included stuff-sack/pump. Even at full inflation, it sits pretty low in the water under my 200lbs. If there are any rocks you'll have to wade out to 18" of water or so. Getting in is a wet process. There will be water in the boat. Wear a swimsuit. Its sluggish in the water, and it tends to turn side to side a lot when rowing. I had trouble making headway against the wind. In comparison, in my friends 30lb vinyl inflatable kayak I was cruising along pretty quick. That said, I still had a blast.
Recommends this product? Yes
NatureNate
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Jul 23, 2019
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Just Requires Some Practice
I have two of these packrafts and have used them extensively in conjunction with the Advanced Elements Ultralight Paddle. Everything from boney Utah and Colorado downriver trips, repelling into them while canyoneering, and simple alpine lake floats. Though they aren't the most durable seeming devices, they are actually way more hardy than they appear. I have dragged them over plenty of rocks and sticks going downriver and the only time I have punctured a small hole in one was due to some serious bushwhacking with it strapped to the outside of my pack (bad idea). Even then, the raft was very simple to patch in the field and that patch is still holding just fine a year later. They are extremely light on the surface of the water, which takes some getting used to. Because of this, the boat will pivot and swivel when using the full kayak style paddle. The solution I have found is to simply use the paddle ends without the extension poles, this is lighter weight and more effective because the energy from your paddle strokes are made closer to the raft. I call it the 'duck paddle' and it also allows you to use oar boat style techniques while on the river. With practice and knowledge of the river, you can easily run 2+ rapids, maybe more with experience. Pumping them up takes a little practice too, I am now down to five minutes or less on the inflation. You definitely have to soak them in the water after the initial inflation to let the inner air condense, then re-inflate to get them nice and rigid. Sometimes you have to repeat the re-inflation to really get them solid in cold water conditions. You can easily fit two rafts and the paddles in a 30L daypack, so portability is as good as it gets. They have really increased my range of adventuring and are great to bring along in many situations. My only complaint is that the small seat air pocket has a different valve, the Schnozzle Pumpbag from Exped fits it perfectly though.
Recommends this product? Yes
inmyowntime
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Jul 7, 2019
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Expensive Toy
I had hoped that this would be better than a toy, and it is, but not by much. It is more rugged, but that's about it. First, the valve system is a poor choice. It's meant to be used with the storage bag inflation system bur it will take you forever to inflate the raft that way and you'll never be able to get adequate pressure. I was able to use a double action pump to get more pressure, but it required two people and, even then, it still had wrinkles where it widens out at the back. I also have yet to find a way to get in without getting water in it. It's not the end of the world but you'll either have to bail it out or be wet the entire float, and thou can get that experience in an inner tube. So, it's better than a cheap plastic raft but still not much more functional. I'd save my money on this one and stick with an inner tube.
Recommends this product? No
argentum
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Dec 5, 2018
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I've been using this for a while now. I have two. The material is robust but thin - keep it off rocks and don't use it in rivers where you can scuff up, or lakes with submerged sharp objects. Don't drag it on the beach, don't wear sharp clothes (or have sharp tools hanging off your pocket like knives). Patching is easy with this material, but avoiding it altogether is key. These rafts look phallic. There's no way around it. People look at you strange as it inflates, but then later are fairly impressed. If it's a hot day and you're getting into cold water, inflate this thing up as much as you can. It'll deflate quickly as the air inside cools, and the less rigid it is, the less buoyant it'll become, allowing water to flood in. Carry capacity is at a healthy 180 easily, and many people have gotten more. I am under 160 lb's, and we put bags, food, drinks, supplies in the raft with me with no issues. Packs very small compared to my inflatable kayaks - maybe 5-10% of the size once it's dried and rolled up. Make sure they dry fully (out of direct sunlight) before you wrap the up to avoid mildew.
R1991
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Dec 1, 2018
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This site is terrible. The customer service in my opinion is a disgrace. I will never buy another item from this site ever again. Stay away unless you want to roll the dice with your purchase because you can't count on their customer service for support.
RenegadePilgrim
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Mar 17, 2019
R1991Not helpful at all.
MrJenssen
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Jun 10, 2019
R1991Useless review.
marekhlina
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Jul 19, 2018
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Ultra portable... 10 minutes to dry up...
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adisick
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Jul 18, 2018
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I haven't used it yet but for $100 its going to make the coolest floatie at the beach/pool! I have the pillow and it works.
adisick
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Jun 10, 2019
adisickOK I have used it and it is great! blows up easy and floats!
samtb
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Jul 18, 2018
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Horrible tracking, and I'm definitely nervous about punctures, but it really works great for floating on a pond and fishing. I love how light and packable it is, and it's surprisingly easy to inflate.
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