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Landscape Traverses
We made the Refuge specifically for landscape traverses that combine multiple sections of both walking and floating.
Flatwater
The Refuge is a good flatwater boat and easy to paddle, but we recommend the additional space of the Caribou, Mule, or Ranger for flatwater river trips.
Lightwater
The Refuge is great fun in lightwater and a blast to paddle for most skill levels, even if you aren’t on a big landscape trip.
Whitewater
The smaller tubes and lower profile of the Refuge make it more challenging in whitewater for novice and intermediate paddlers than whitewater specific models like the Expedition, Gnarwhal, or Mage. But advanced paddlers will really enjoy the playfulness of the Refuge in up to Class III whiteater. The Refuge is also particularly fun for surfing and play in easy whitewater play parks.
Features
Attachments
4 Bow Grab Loops, 2 Stern Grab Loops, 2 Strap Plates, 2 Double D-Rings, 2 Ankle Webbing Loops, Seat Toggle, and WW Footbrace Toggle
Seating & Rigging
Scout Lace-in Seat, Foam Backband, optional Patented 3-Point Thigh Straps and WW Footbrace, PEX Rim Pole (Spray Skirt Sold Separately)
Materials
Proprietary TPU coated 210d nylon hull and 840d nylon floor (Made in USA).
Includes
Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, Cargo Fly Kit, and Basic Repair Kit
Weight Capacity
The Refuge is designed for ultralight landscape traverses. Ideal for paddlers under 220lbs carrying cargo under 50lbs. Larger paddlers should consider Caribou, especially in shallow conditions.
Paddler Size Chart
| Medium | Large | |
| Paddler Height in Feet/Inches | 5'6"- 5'11 |
5'9"-6'2"
|
| Paddler Height in CM | 167.64 - 180.34cm |
175.25 - 187.96cm
|
*The Refuge is designed for a true to size fit with enough knee bend to engage the thigh straps, but keep your legs more extended for better downriver performance. If you are in between sizes, the smaller size will generally provide more positive thigh strap engagement.
Dimensions*
| Medium | Large | |
| Exterior Length | 86in | 89in |
| Exterior Width | 34.5in | 34in |
| Interior Length | 46in | 49in |
| Interior Width at Hip | 14.5in | 15in |
| Packed Size | 20x7in | 20x8in |
Weights*
| WW Deck | Medium | Large |
| Base Weight | 4.9lb | 5.0lb |
| Kitted Weight | 6.0lb | 6.1lb |
| Complete Weight | 6.75lb | 6.9lb |
*Due to the handmade nature of the packrafts and natural variances in weights between different colors and production runs in the fabrics, all weights are averages and will vary from boat to boat.
**Base weight is the boat only. Kitted weight includes the seating and rigging (excluding thigh straps and WW footbrace ~10oz). Complete weight is everything in the stuff sack at shipping.