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Hands on review - Alpacka Raft Oryx 

Caj Koskinen
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We made our first night over trip with our new Alpacka Raft Oryx. We show in the video how to put gear inside and give some camping tips for beginners. A packraft canoe is a great vessel to paddle flat water and calm rivers.
We bought out Oryx from the official EU Alpacka Raft dealer: packrafteurope.com/
We also work in the same company as customer service, but the raft is bought with our own dirty money.

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13 июн 2020

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Комментарии : 67   
@Snowlady99
@Snowlady99 4 года назад
I already have 4 canoes, a rowboat and a packraft. Now, I need an Oryx. Thank you very much...Great video!
@caide
@caide 4 года назад
Haha, yes you need😂
@jayspot4
@jayspot4 3 года назад
What gentle souls you two are! Love your relaxing way of making adventure video. I’m a new subscriber from Vancouver Canada. Thank you for your thorough review and I’m now seriously considering buying a packraft! Cheers 🥂
@caide
@caide 3 года назад
Thank you very much ❤
@C8XC8X
@C8XC8X 2 года назад
Came for the Oryx review, stayed for the Finnish campcraft. Great video, helped me confirm I wanted to get one of these. I'm planning to carve my own kuksa, too!
@caide
@caide 2 года назад
Nice if you got some help. Great raft.
@raymondlogister6828
@raymondlogister6828 4 года назад
great video. Like always. Thank you
@vmura
@vmura Год назад
Great video, thanks for the details and your experiences
@caide
@caide Год назад
Thanks, good if you got some useful information.
@TapioBlue
@TapioBlue 3 года назад
Oh oh, small kiss saved mutiny on the high seas! Might have to add an Oryx myself to the fleet. I have the Explorer, amazing boats-tough as nails.
@caide
@caide 3 года назад
Jes, having a 2-person raft on your fleet makes a big different :)
@229Reaper
@229Reaper 4 года назад
hey man thanks for this video...this is exactly what i am gonna buy next year.
@caide
@caide 4 года назад
Thanks, I will test it more next week in high volume class II rapids. It's probably a lot of swimming coming up :D
@wildessex8615
@wildessex8615 4 года назад
Great video. Thank you!
@ericyoungblood
@ericyoungblood 4 года назад
I was interested in this raft for an option to keep a boat in my van without needing to lift and mount something on top. I couldn’t find many reviews but went for it anyways and have enjoyed it so far. This will be helpful for others looking to buy it. We reused our old kayak paddles but they are not the proper length and tend to drip in the boat a lot so I will look into canoe paddles or maybe the combo Alpacka canoe/kayak since my wife could convert to kayak style when I’m photographing. It’s nice to see two people camping set fits nicely as we’ve only paddled from a base camp so far.
@caide
@caide 4 года назад
We bought now the Aqua Bound Shred Apart paddle in 220cm length. It's good kayak paddle for single person use with Oryx and it can be converted to 2 quality, lightweight 145cm canoe paddle.
@boutthere3374
@boutthere3374 4 года назад
I enjoyed this. I have the Forager(2017 model) and was wondering about the Oryx. Great looking boat for two.
@caide
@caide 4 года назад
Yes, higher seats are so comfy.
@martinclennon4640
@martinclennon4640 4 года назад
great video, look forward to the next one
@caide
@caide 4 года назад
Thanks, yes less talk more action next time 😜
@martinclennon4640
@martinclennon4640 4 года назад
​@@caide Your video provides insight into how the inflatable canoe can be best leveraged to explorer nature while providing a beautiful backdrop. the video is both informative and entertaining. thanks. action videos are also pretty cool. I would like to get a better understanding as to how well it would handle a crosswind, track, and at what speed/distance you think you could manage for a couple of hours of paddling.
@caide
@caide 4 года назад
@@martinclennon4640 I have just short use for the Oryx, but I could notice, that it take side wind and starts to move sideways easy. What was strange, usually packrafts wants to turn the bow towards the wind, but this guy turns sideways to the wind. When paddling 2 persons with gear easy pace with canoe paddles on a flat lake with minor wind, it goes 4,5 - 5 km / h. If we use more force to our strokes, it goes 6 km/h.
@chrislrob
@chrislrob 4 года назад
I love it. I was going to buy the Alpacka Mule but I'm going to try to make my own 2-person raft instead at DIY Packrafting. Beautiful craft! I am 6 feet 1 inch tall and 270 pounds, so I need a big raft. I can also bring my son along!
@throwinflies1977
@throwinflies1977 4 года назад
Good call Chris, I've been eyeballing DIY's ultralight for a potential winter project build for my summer alpine lake trips. I think the trick with their boats of course is actually being able to successfully put it together without too much of a learning curve. Nice looking boats, the Alpackas are really nice too. Good luck!
@akkev907
@akkev907 3 года назад
Very nice review. It helped me make my decision. I subscribed too! Thanks.
@caide
@caide 3 года назад
Thank you 😊
@ronactive
@ronactive 4 года назад
Sehr interessant.
@j.kentta9165
@j.kentta9165 5 месяцев назад
I like your style. Especially your canoe’r cookset… who makes that fancy frying pan?
@caide
@caide 5 месяцев назад
I think it is Leisku from Muurikka.
@MsLam87
@MsLam87 4 года назад
Hello! I'm deciding between the Oryx and the Forager Alpacka model. Is the Oryx comfortable to paddle with just one person? Would it be possible to paddle it with a kayak paddle? How much space is available inside the raft when two people are in it? Thanks for your help! Great vid :)
@caide
@caide 4 года назад
I like the seats with Oryx and it is more comfortable to paddle alone than the Forager. I tested it alone with 210 cm kayak paddle and it worked great. 220 cm would be better.
@videosforbff4981
@videosforbff4981 2 года назад
What length (in cm) are your canoe paddles? Amazing videos, Thank you.
@caide
@caide 2 года назад
I think we have 140, 160 and some others too.
@marklemke7130
@marklemke7130 3 года назад
Design question: Why is the inflation tube for the front seat on the top and not on the bottom? Looks like it is more in the way and it doesn’t look as good? Also if you fish, it is something for your line to get tangled on...
@caide
@caide 3 года назад
You need to ask these from Alpacka, but I like it on the top, it is easy to control the air pressure. To that tube, I don't think anything can tangle. If you do serious ww, you want to remove that seat, but Oryx is designed mostly to flat and small rapids only.
@janis6321
@janis6321 3 года назад
If I correctly guess your tent is MLD Supermid? Do you bought it in some EU shop or ordered directly from USA with all those double VAT and custom issues?
@caide
@caide 3 года назад
You are right. I bought it second-handed from a friend...
@manraven1
@manraven1 2 года назад
Hello Caj, regardless of the fact that the Foranger and the Oryx have different strengths and areas of use - do you sit as upright and as comfortably in the Forager (with an additional seat in the middle) on both seats as you do in the Oryx?
@caide
@caide 2 года назад
It is a little bit different. I like more the Oryx.
@manraven1
@manraven1 2 года назад
@@caide Thanks Caj
@manraven1
@manraven1 Год назад
Hello Caj, I would also like to buy a wooden paddle for the Oryx. You sit relatively high in the Oryx and hold the paddle at a bit of an angle because of the tubes. Would you go with a relatively long paddle for that reason? For example, 62 inches (157 cm). I'm 6'2" (188 cm).
@caide
@caide Год назад
Hello! My wooden paddle was chest high for me. I don't remember the exact lenght, maybe 160cm. I am 176cm long.
@laratillsammans7613
@laratillsammans7613 3 года назад
I just ordered a Oryx. Do you prefer using two one sided canoe paddels with the Oryx. Or two ordinary kajak paddels. If so how long would does padels be? Im 185cm tall if that mathers.
@caide
@caide 3 года назад
We like the most using two canoe paddles. With one kayak paddle is also doable to paddle alone. With two kayak paddles you are faster if you are in hurry, but it's relaxed to paddle with canoe paddles. 220 cm is quite optimum. It is doable with 210cm but little bit too short. 240cm is a little bit too long, but some people like it. Good choice is a shred apart paddle. For example Aqua Bound 220cm. You can use it as 220cm kayak paddle or change it to two canoe paddles. With this paddle you can paddle alone or with a friend 🙂 Rivers with rapids are really fun also with canoe paddles.
@laratillsammans7613
@laratillsammans7613 3 года назад
Thanks for the tips!
@caide
@caide 3 года назад
@@laratillsammans7613 You're welcome. If you have more questions, just ask. And congrats with your Oryx, I'm sure you will love it too!
@geiyer71
@geiyer71 4 месяца назад
Can you tell me the brand of the back seat? I have a forager (open bail) and am looking for something similar.
@caide
@caide 4 месяца назад
The seat comes with Oryx. So it is from Alpacka Raft.
@geiyer71
@geiyer71 4 месяца назад
@@caide Thank you for the information.
@pedoncule36
@pedoncule36 4 года назад
What's the clothing set(teal and Grey) that wears Katia ?
@caide
@caide 4 года назад
Hello, I think you´re talking about this: scandinavianoutdoor.com/millet/clothing/base-and-mid-layer/mid-layers/lokka-w-hoodie/
@pedoncule36
@pedoncule36 4 года назад
@@caide Yes Thanks , beaitiful set and thbrand of the pants, Millet too ? 👍😘
@pedoncule36
@pedoncule36 4 года назад
As I know now that you work in the company, you should be able to answer to this quesrion:If I get a Mule(don't want à 2 person model because I will use it almost always solo) , Could I take occasionaly à friend with me on the boat ? Thanks a lot
@caide
@caide 4 года назад
Mule is a one-person packraft so not maybe good for taking a friend with you. It is designed for large persons and for loading a lot of gear in it.
@pedoncule36
@pedoncule36 4 года назад
@@caide So what could you advice for 1-2 persons packraft (use more fréquently solo..)? Thanks
@Packraftexplorers
@Packraftexplorers 3 года назад
@@pedoncule36 Hi Pedon, try the Alpacka Explorer 42. It's a very long Packraft, which you can use solo or as a two seater. BR Tom
@pedoncule36
@pedoncule36 3 года назад
@@Packraftexplorers Thanks a lot for your advice !
@HeinzHoff
@HeinzHoff 3 года назад
you can do it with a double paddle ?
@caide
@caide 3 года назад
Yes, with longer 220-240cm kayak paddle.
@HeinzHoff
@HeinzHoff 3 года назад
@@caide comfortable ?
@caide
@caide 3 года назад
@@HeinzHoff Yes its really comfortable with high seats 👌
@tonimakinen4723
@tonimakinen4723 4 года назад
Hei mennääs Suomen kielellä...nyt heräs mielenkiinto. Rehellinen kommentti kuin tuo toimii 1 henkilön käytössä sellasta 2 lapasta ( tulikohan termi oikein) kajakkimelaa käyttäen ? ...sieltähän se vastaus tulikin, kunhan pääsi kattoon videon loppuun. Ei aamulla keriny kokonaan kun piti töihin kömpiä.
@barneygermany530
@barneygermany530 3 года назад
For touring in Flatwater and WW1-3 take a real canoe or a folding-canoe. Packboat or Ally. Test it and be happy😉
@caide
@caide 3 года назад
I have tested those too.
@caide
@caide 3 года назад
Ally is really heavy and not nice to carry to the wilderness. Oryx is also much cooler to paddle.
@barneygermany530
@barneygermany530 3 года назад
@@caide okay...not for long way in the wilderness... better to paddle!?🤔... can't belive this...but when it's better for you...fine👌 have fun👍😀🚣‍♂️
@caide
@caide 3 года назад
@@barneygermany530 It not necessary better, but much more fun 😉
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