The Classic keeps it simple with our adventure tested Classic Hull, a no fuss seating system, minimalist attachments, and bombproof materials and construction. This is the Self Bailing options so no spray skirt. There is an inflated section that covers the whole floor and there are small holes in two strips along the floor for water to escape- so you won’t be sitting in it. This is a great stand alone summer option but if you’re wanting to take a self-bailer somewhere in the fall, winter or spring, we recommend that you rent a dry suit as well.
Shipping
Shipping is auto calculated at check out for the 1st raft, however, shipping for 2nd, 3rd and 4th identical rafts must be added on in the product add-ons section (if you are getting several different types of rafts shipping should auto-calculate at checkout accurately without add-ons). Round trip shipping is $40/1 raft, $50/2 rafts, $60/ 3 rafts and $70/4 rafts for rafts shipped in Montana. Rafts shipped outside of Montana start at $50/1 raft and go up from there depending on the shipping time and number of rafts. Please contact us directly (phone or email) to book groups of 5 or more rafts. If shipping is incorrect at checkout, your card will be refunded/charged accordingly. Please see shipping rate chart in FAQ for more info.
Our booking system doesn’t work perfectly, so if the days you want are unavailable, it doesn’t hurt to call or email us to double check that it isn’t an error on our website! 406-272-6468 backcountrypackrafts@gmail.com
The chart below shows our recommended size based on your sit length and the Classic’s fit profile. To determine your sit length, sit against a wall with your legs flat (wearing your preferred paddling shoes) and measure the distance from the wall to your heels. The Classic is sized for a relaxed fit, meaning that a typical paddler in the recommended size can fully extend their legs and not touch the bow unless they point their toes when sitting in the boat. You can size up or down for a more performance or relaxed fit. Generally the Medium (Yak) will fit rafters 5’8″ to 6′ and Large (Llama) will fit rafters 6′ to 6’3″. Rafters over 6’3″ should check out the Ranger or the Mule (size XL).
If you’re looking with a self bailer with a cargo fly, we have that available as well in size medium and large.
Sizing Chart |
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| Small (Alpacka Original) | Medium (Yak) | Large (Llama) | |
| Paddler Sit Length | 35–39in | 88–99cm | 38-42in | 97-107cm | 41-45in | 104-114cm |
| Exterior Length | 89in | 226cm | 92in | 234cm | 95in | 241cm |
| Exterior Width | 37.25in | 95cm | 37.25in | 95cm | 37.25in | 95cm |
| Interior Length | 43in | 109cm | 46in | 117cm | 49in | 124cm |
| Interior Width at Hip | 14.5in | 37cm | 14.5in | 37cm | 14.5in | 37cm |
| Max Capacity* | 400lbs | 181kg | 400lbs | 181kg | 400lbs | 181kg |
*Max Capacity is the maximum total weight (paddlers and cargo) that the boat can reasonably carry in flatwater under ideal conditions. Actual capacity for any given trip will vary widely based on the paddler’s skill and water conditions. Please review our weight carrying capacity guide for further details.
| Specifications | ||||||
| Small (Alpacka Original) | Medium (Yak) | Large (Llama) | ||||
| Build Option | Weight * | Pack Size ** | Weight* | Packed Size** | Weight* | Packed Size** |
| Self Bailer (SB) | 6.3lb | 2.82kg | 17×6.5in | 43x17cm | 6.5lb | 2.95kg | 17x7in | 43x18cm | 6.8lb | 3.08kg | 17×7.5in | 43x19cm |
*Weight includes all components except inflation bag, repair kit, and internal dry bags for Cargo Fly.
**Packed size is a reference measurement based on folding each lengthwise edge of the boat to the center and rolling from the bow. There are many other methods of rolling and folding boats that will result in a different packed size that may be more or less efficient for packing depending on the situation.
Total number of units available for 2025 season- Small: 2, Medium:4, Large: 4
