Aleutian

Sheri has been working on a packraft sea kayak for over 15 years, longer than any other Alpacka design. We've chased a lot of good ideas and a lot of dead ends over this time, but the wait was worth it. The Aleutian offers the closest thing you can get to a traditional sea kayak for performance, but in a travel friendly inflatable package.

The Aleutian combines speed, efficiency, and stability in a sleek, advanced slender baffled hull with Cargo Fly internal storage for multi-day adventures. Its performance is the flatwater equivalent of the Valkyrie, delivering smooth tracking and nimble handling in challenging open water conditions. Outfitted with 4-point thigh straps, foam backband, full-length inflatable floor pad, lace-in seat, spray deck, Cargo Fly, and removable skeg—the Aleutian offers comfort, control, and versatility for all skill levels. 

The Aleutain isn't going to replace your traditional sea kayak. Its going to expand the places you can go sea kayaking because you can easily throw it in your checked baggage, on a small plane, or a water taxi to do more trips while saving money on travel costs.

Note: High pressure is key on the Aleutian and requires a Pack-a-Pump to fully pressurize the boat and eliminate creasing at your hips. We also recommend a small dry bag with emergency equipment or your day essentials for a footbrace.

The Aleutian is the perfect travel sea kayak for paddlers exploring coastlines and large lakes. If you are fortunate enough to live near great sea kayaking, the Aleutian won't replace your hard shell. But if you need to fly, you are stuck with costs and limits of going through a rental shop. The Aleutian will allow you to go anywhere in the world that you want and still have a performance sea kayak to get out on the water when you hit your destination.

The Aleutian is the only packraft in our lineup adequate for open water paddling. However, open water can be as committing and dangerous as Class V whitewater and should only be attempted by experienced expert level paddlers with proper safety equipment and backup.

While the Aleutian is a bit long to be maneuverable on small rivers, its a great option for down river adventures on large flatwater rivers.

Between the Aleutian and Chinook, choose the Aleutian if your adventures are more focused on traditional sea kayaking routes and locations. Places like Prince William Sound, the San Juans, Norway, Patagonia's Fjords, or Glacier Bay. Choose the Chinook if you want a fast flatwater packraft with versatility for hiking, smaller rivers, and more backcountry travel where you plan to hike with your boat.

The Aleutian is closest in performance to a traditional sea kayak, while the Zephyr is closest in performance to a traditional recreational kayak. The Aleutian is better suited for coastal paddling in colder climates while the Zephyr is better for day trips in protected warmer waters.

4 Strap Plates on spray deck to attach bow bag, 2 Strap Plates on stern, 2 Offset Thigh Strap D-Rings, 2 Ankle Loops, 2 Multi-Slot Strap Plates for 4-Point Thigh Straps, 2 Seat Ties

Full-Length Inflatable Floor Pad, Lace-In Seat, 4-Point Thigh Straps, Foam Backband, Cargo Fly, Removable Skeg, Spray Deck, and PEX Rim Pole (Spray Skirt Sold Separately)

Click here for details on how to set up your 4-point Thigh Straps.

Proprietary TPU Coated 400d Vectran hull and 840d nylon floor. This is the last of our 400d Vectran supply and we chose it for its superior rigidity. Vectran is more tear resistant but also more prone to small scrapes and abrasions than nylon, so the Aleutian should be handled with care around coral, sharp rocks and when landing on rocky beaches.

Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, Cargo Fly Kit, and Basic Repair Kit

Using 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 www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

The Aleutian is designed for performance. The Aleutian is ideal for paddlers up to 240lbs, but it has a relatively narrow hull design so it will be a tighter fit for paddlers with wider hips. 

Note: Fully pressurizing Aleutian with the Pack-A-Pump until there are no creases when you sit in the boat is necessary for full performance.

*The Aleutian is designed for a true to size fit with enough knee bend to engage the thigh straps, but keep your legs more relaxed for better performance. Paddlers over 6'3" or under 5'4" may have trouble getting a good fit. The Aleutian is one size model and is optimized for a 5'7"- 6'1" paddler.

*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.

**All boats have a width to fit most paddlers. If you have extra wide hips please reach out to customer service to ask questions before purchasing.