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Tides and Trails: Packrafting and Hiking the Ic...
The Jurassic Coast, with its rugged cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking geological formations, offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventures. One of the most exciting ways to experience this dramatic coastline...
Tides and Trails: Packrafting and Hiking the Ic...
The Jurassic Coast, with its rugged cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking geological formations, offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventures. One of the most exciting ways to experience this dramatic coastline...
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Tips & Tricks
The Best Tide Conditions for Coastal Packrafting
Whether you're planning a multi-day expedition or a quick afternoon adventure, understanding tide conditions is crucial for a safe and enjoyable experience. Tides dramatically affect water levels, currents, and the...
The Best Tide Conditions for Coastal Packrafting
Whether you're planning a multi-day expedition or a quick afternoon adventure, understanding tide conditions is crucial for a safe and enjoyable experience. Tides dramatically affect water levels, currents, and the...
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Tips & Tricks
Adventure on the Edge: Bikepacking and Packraft...
The living room floor was covered in gear; packrafts, buoyancy aids, paddles, camping kit, climbing gear, ropes, cooking kit, dehydrated meals, waterproofs, bike tools, bikes.. and we realised we couldn’t...
Adventure on the Edge: Bikepacking and Packraft...
The living room floor was covered in gear; packrafts, buoyancy aids, paddles, camping kit, climbing gear, ropes, cooking kit, dehydrated meals, waterproofs, bike tools, bikes.. and we realised we couldn’t...
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Tips & Tricks
From Water's Edge: Experiencing Loch Etive by P...
In an age dominated by terrestrial modes of transport, our focus has shifted away from the aquatic pathways that once served as our primary modes of exploration. The view from...
From Water's Edge: Experiencing Loch Etive by P...
In an age dominated by terrestrial modes of transport, our focus has shifted away from the aquatic pathways that once served as our primary modes of exploration. The view from...
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Tips & Tricks
MIDGES, PACKRAFTS & PARAGLIDING – LOCHCARRON, S...
Having used a week off during one of the covid lockdowns to build my Iron Raft packraft I sought a couple of friends to go on a packrafting, hiking and...
MIDGES, PACKRAFTS & PARAGLIDING – LOCHCARRON, S...
Having used a week off during one of the covid lockdowns to build my Iron Raft packraft I sought a couple of friends to go on a packrafting, hiking and...
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Tips & Tricks
TIPS FOR PACKRAFTING WITH YOUR DOG
Packrafting with your dog can be a fantastic adventure, offering unique bonding opportunities and memorable experiences in the great outdoors. However, it requires some preparation and the right gear to...
TIPS FOR PACKRAFTING WITH YOUR DOG
Packrafting with your dog can be a fantastic adventure, offering unique bonding opportunities and memorable experiences in the great outdoors. However, it requires some preparation and the right gear to...
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Tips & Tricks
HOW DO YOU INFLATE A PACKRAFT?
With an inflation bag – a lightweight alternative to pumps. To explain how inflation bags work, imagine holding a bin liner/ large bag open towards the wind and catching all...
HOW DO YOU INFLATE A PACKRAFT?
With an inflation bag – a lightweight alternative to pumps. To explain how inflation bags work, imagine holding a bin liner/ large bag open towards the wind and catching all...
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Tips & Tricks
WHAT ARE PACKRAFT TIE-DOWNS?
Tips & Tricks What are packraft TIE-DOWNS? To enhance the functionality and safety of packrafts, one essential accessory is packraft tie-downs. In this blog post, we will delve into the...
WHAT ARE PACKRAFT TIE-DOWNS?
Tips & Tricks What are packraft TIE-DOWNS? To enhance the functionality and safety of packrafts, one essential accessory is packraft tie-downs. In this blog post, we will delve into the...
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Tips & Tricks
WHAT IS A SPRAY DECK?
The difference between our Paddle Ready and Paddle Ready + Iron Raft Packrafts is the removable spray deck that is built into the Paddle Ready + design. Do I Need a Spray Deck? A removable spraydeck on...
WHAT IS A SPRAY DECK?
The difference between our Paddle Ready and Paddle Ready + Iron Raft Packrafts is the removable spray deck that is built into the Paddle Ready + design. Do I Need a Spray Deck? A removable spraydeck on...
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Tips & Tricks
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE FOR YOUR PACKRAFT
WASHING YOUR PACKRAFT: Cleaning it with mild soap is essential for keeping your boat in good condition and preventing the spread of invasive species in waterways. Ensure proper drying of...
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE FOR YOUR PACKRAFT
WASHING YOUR PACKRAFT: Cleaning it with mild soap is essential for keeping your boat in good condition and preventing the spread of invasive species in waterways. Ensure proper drying of...
Product Reviews
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Product Reviews
BEST LIGHTWEIGHT ONE MAN TENTS
There are several lightweight single-man tents available on the market, and the best one for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Here are three options to consider....
BEST LIGHTWEIGHT ONE MAN TENTS
There are several lightweight single-man tents available on the market, and the best one for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Here are three options to consider....
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Product Reviews
ESSENTIAL PACKRAFTING KIT: 4 BITS OF KIT YOU SH...
With people looking for more ways to experience adventure in their lives, packrafting has become an exciting thought. The thing is: If you don’t know much about packrafting, you probably have no...
ESSENTIAL PACKRAFTING KIT: 4 BITS OF KIT YOU SH...
With people looking for more ways to experience adventure in their lives, packrafting has become an exciting thought. The thing is: If you don’t know much about packrafting, you probably have no...
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Product Reviews
BEST HEAD TORCHES FOR HIKING ON MULTI-DAY EXPED...
Camping involved in multi-day packrafting trips can be in some of the most magnificently remote locations. Therefore, an essential piece of kit to remember is a torch. At Iron Raft...
BEST HEAD TORCHES FOR HIKING ON MULTI-DAY EXPED...
Camping involved in multi-day packrafting trips can be in some of the most magnificently remote locations. Therefore, an essential piece of kit to remember is a torch. At Iron Raft...
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Product Reviews
5 PIECES OF CAMPING GEAR FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
Camping is a huge part of packrafting, so you need to make sure you’re fully prepared if you want to have a good experience. The thing is, when you’re packrafting,...
5 PIECES OF CAMPING GEAR FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
Camping is a huge part of packrafting, so you need to make sure you’re fully prepared if you want to have a good experience. The thing is, when you’re packrafting,...
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Product Reviews
PACKRAFTING ACCESSORIES AND PRODUCTS YOU CAN’T ...
Packrafting is an exciting new adventure that takes people over land and water on epic multi-day adventures. And because you’ll be spending so much time on the water, there are...
PACKRAFTING ACCESSORIES AND PRODUCTS YOU CAN’T ...
Packrafting is an exciting new adventure that takes people over land and water on epic multi-day adventures. And because you’ll be spending so much time on the water, there are...
Packrafting
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Packrafting
TOP 5 PACKRAFTING LOCATIONS IN THE UK
Packrafting, the perfect fusion of paddling and backpacking, has gained immense popularity among adventure seekers in recent years. While the United Kingdom may not boast the extensive wilderness found in...
TOP 5 PACKRAFTING LOCATIONS IN THE UK
Packrafting, the perfect fusion of paddling and backpacking, has gained immense popularity among adventure seekers in recent years. While the United Kingdom may not boast the extensive wilderness found in...
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Packrafting
BEHIND THE SCENES – ‘OWNERSHIP OF ACTIONS’
Scrambling, paragliding, climbing or packrafting, Ed Day seeks the ownership of action through exploring risks in the outdoors. A cost consultant by day, Ed strives for solo adventures around his...
BEHIND THE SCENES – ‘OWNERSHIP OF ACTIONS’
Scrambling, paragliding, climbing or packrafting, Ed Day seeks the ownership of action through exploring risks in the outdoors. A cost consultant by day, Ed strives for solo adventures around his...
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Packrafting
EXPLORING LOCALLY, WITH IRON RAFT DIY PACKRAFTS...
Packrafting UK Exploring locally, with IRON RAFT DIY Packrafts in Cambridge. Exploring locally, with IRON RAFT DIY Packrafts in Cambridge. We set out to take advantage of the stunning weather...
EXPLORING LOCALLY, WITH IRON RAFT DIY PACKRAFTS...
Packrafting UK Exploring locally, with IRON RAFT DIY Packrafts in Cambridge. Exploring locally, with IRON RAFT DIY Packrafts in Cambridge. We set out to take advantage of the stunning weather...
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Packrafting
WELCOME TO THE IRON RAFT BLOG - SELF-BUILD PACK...
Hello and welcome to the blog, for those of you new to the site, our aim is to bring affordable packrafting to the UK and Europe through our Self-Build Packraft kits. Costing a fraction...
WELCOME TO THE IRON RAFT BLOG - SELF-BUILD PACK...
Hello and welcome to the blog, for those of you new to the site, our aim is to bring affordable packrafting to the UK and Europe through our Self-Build Packraft kits. Costing a fraction...
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Packrafting
TEAMING UP WITH OW PRODUCTIONS FOR IRON RAFT TE...
We have recently been working with OW Productions to film a couple of short clips showing the pack size and ease of use of the IRON RAFT Self-Build Packraft and also just...
TEAMING UP WITH OW PRODUCTIONS FOR IRON RAFT TE...
We have recently been working with OW Productions to film a couple of short clips showing the pack size and ease of use of the IRON RAFT Self-Build Packraft and also just...
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Packrafting
SCOTTISH PACKRAFT ROUNDUP 2017, HOSTED BY BACK ...
Last month saw the first ever Scottish Packraft RoundUp. Organised by Andy Toop of Back Country and held at the awesome Inshriach House, it was a quality weekend. Although the weather wasn’t the...
SCOTTISH PACKRAFT ROUNDUP 2017, HOSTED BY BACK ...
Last month saw the first ever Scottish Packraft RoundUp. Organised by Andy Toop of Back Country and held at the awesome Inshriach House, it was a quality weekend. Although the weather wasn’t the...
