Backcountry Packraft Rentals

05/01/2026

The Mage! If you’re looking for a Packraft that handles more like a hard side whitewater kayak this is it! Still have decent availability on it for this spring and summer!

04/30/2026

The Zephyr is new to our fleet and new from Alpacka this year! I great option if your next adventure involves flat water paddling!

04/24/2026

If you want to cut some pack weight or find yourself leaving your helmet at home because it’s too heavy the whip forward helmet is your answer! Comes in right at 6oz!

03/13/2026

Thanks Charlie C**n for the great pics from his recent trip! Love the narrow canyons!!

03/06/2026

Attention Montana Packrafters: Please make your voice heard on this issue!

01/14/2026

Our retail business (Wildside Outdoors LLC), is here to help you achieve your overly vague New Year’s resolutions! Over 20 used rafts for sale, new paddles are 20% off with purchase of a raft and they even sell dry backpacks to carry your new (to you) Packraft!

https://www.wildsideoutdoorsllc.com/used-packrafts

12/24/2025

Join us in supporting in their annual fundraiser! If you enjoy packrafting you have likely already benefited from this organization without even knowing it. They do a ton on a skinny budget so your money will be well spent on advocacy, safety education and community building as the sport/discipline continues to grow and develop!

12/11/2025

Congratulations to all our participants! You all had some great adventures this year and the photos to prove it! Special congrats to our top 3 who will be receiving gift cards: 1) Craig Carter 2) Mike Foncannon 3) Timothy Volk. Winning photos are posted below for a victory lap! Places 4-10 will receive merch as well!

12/05/2025

The sale we only run once a year! Check it out! wildsideoutdoorsllc.com

12/02/2025

Check out all our used rafts options including the Alpacka Expedition in all 4 sizes on our retail website Wildside Outdoors LLC https://www.wildsideoutdoorsllc.com/used-packrafts

12/01/2025

Check out this killer deal on our retail website (Wildside Outdoors LLC ) Under $300 for a Hyperlite Southwest Pack! Perfect for your next multi day packrafting adventure!

If you read forums on packrafters looking for a backpack speficically designed for packrafting- this one comes up as one of the top recommendations. Not only is the material waterproof, its also one of the lighter options on the market given the volume.Think of the Southwest 70 as the “close quart...