Military valve and Twistlok™ to make setup faster and easier
FEATURES:
Polyurethane construction with welded seam on perimeter
D-rings to help secure gear
Rubber handles molded for optimal grip
Mesh carry bag that doubles as storage
Owner’s manual and repair kit included
Pump sold separately
Style : AE3021-R
Brand : Advanced Elements
Specifications
Carry Weight
4 lbs
Dimensions
7′ 10″ L x 35″ W
Inflatable
Yes
Length
7′ 10″
Materials
Eco-friendly fabric reinforced polyurethane construction & lightweight PVC-free materials
Max Weight Capacity
250 lbs
Paddle Included
No
Recommended Use
Recreation
Seat Style
One person sit-inside
9 reviews for Advanced Elements Packlite Inflatable Kayak
Rated 5 out of 5
Nurse –
I have used this raft about 6 times so far in a variety of conditions. Durability is still good, I beached on pebbles, dirt, junk filled boat ramp and have folded/unfolded it several times, no wear whatsoever. I’ve taken it on large urban lakes, a class I river and a particularly choppy lake near the mountains. Performance is fine in small bodies of water or narrow rivers but, you will feel like you are not making much progress in larger bodies
Rated 5 out of 5
Sachi –
We own and borrow several kayaks, so I am not unfamiliar with every style. This kayak is perfect for what it is, and that is an insanely portable backpacking kayak, it is definitely not a pool toy. It is not a substitute for a hard shell if you have easy access to the water, but if you need/want to pack a kayak across land for long distances on foot…this is it!
Rated 5 out of 5
Silya –
Advanced Elements PackLite Inflatable Kayak… Light and practical kayak for rivers and lakes. Reliable product, but be careful to follow the inflation procedure in the correct order!
Rated 5 out of 5
Ross –
First trip, a seam sprang a leak simply by carefully stepping out of the raft. I patched that with the patch kit provided, and it held inspite of being a ‘seam’ between floor and side tube. The next trip, I took it out for all of 5 minutes and about 1 inch of seam opened up. They have a year manufacture warranty and were helpful in getting it replaced free of charge. I haven’t used it yet, but I inflated it at home and it held it’s air pressure overnight.
Rated 5 out of 5
Salma –
I have used this raft about 6 times so far in a variety of conditions. Durability is still good, I beached on pebbles, dirt, junk filled boat ramp and have folded/unfolded it several times, no wear whatsoever. I’ve taken it on large urban lakes, a class I river and a particularly choppy lake near the mountains. Performance is fine in small bodies of water or narrow rivers but, you will feel like you are not making much progress in larger bodies.
Rated 5 out of 5
Usher –
Great price, appreciate the PackLite’s affordability and the value it provides. It is often seen as an entry-level inflatable kayak that offers a cost-effective option for casual paddlers.
Rated 5 out of 5
Simon –
It is made from an ultralight reinforced material and can roll up to fit in a very small bag. I am over half way through my second season with it, without any leaks or punctures and it has enabled me to go places I could never go before. I can roll up this kayak down to the size of a large rolled up beach towel, put it in a stuff sack and put that into a backpack with all the necessary gear and head out for an adventure. I pack with it a lightweight 4 part collapsible paddle, a lightweight foot pump, dry bag, full camera gear, dry clothes, inflatable back cushion,floor pad, water and food. All this (the kayak itself is only about 6lbs) fits into a frame-less back pack at under a 24 lb load (my camera gear is pretty heavy) and head out over hill and dale to put in in otherwise inaccessible places; interesting inlets, hidden creeks, etc. It is quick to inflate and get int
Rated 5 out of 5
Zalom –
Just what I was after. Puts together very quick, without issue, pumps up very quickly and packs away just as easy.
Not built for speed, but once you get your rhythm, moves through the water very well. I love it! Will take it camping all the time.
Rated 5 out of 5
Cooper –
Was very surprised at how durable the material was for the price. I bought it for my 15 year old grandson so we could both go down the Kalamazoo river, a fairly slow moving river. I have a folding kayak I use. The boat filled with air using only the manual pump very quickly. The included finn, or skeg easily slides and locks into place. The paddles were better than expected and he did very well. He found the boat very comfortable, a four hour trip. There were only two issues we encountered.
Nurse –
I have used this raft about 6 times so far in a variety of conditions. Durability is still good, I beached on pebbles, dirt, junk filled boat ramp and have folded/unfolded it several times, no wear whatsoever. I’ve taken it on large urban lakes, a class I river and a particularly choppy lake near the mountains. Performance is fine in small bodies of water or narrow rivers but, you will feel like you are not making much progress in larger bodies
Sachi –
We own and borrow several kayaks, so I am not unfamiliar with every style. This kayak is perfect for what it is, and that is an insanely portable backpacking kayak, it is definitely not a pool toy. It is not a substitute for a hard shell if you have easy access to the water, but if you need/want to pack a kayak across land for long distances on foot…this is it!
Silya –
Advanced Elements PackLite Inflatable Kayak… Light and practical kayak for rivers and lakes. Reliable product, but be careful to follow the inflation procedure in the correct order!
Ross –
First trip, a seam sprang a leak simply by carefully stepping out of the raft. I patched that with the patch kit provided, and it held inspite of being a ‘seam’ between floor and side tube. The next trip, I took it out for all of 5 minutes and about 1 inch of seam opened up. They have a year manufacture warranty and were helpful in getting it replaced free of charge. I haven’t used it yet, but I inflated it at home and it held it’s air pressure overnight.
Salma –
I have used this raft about 6 times so far in a variety of conditions. Durability is still good, I beached on pebbles, dirt, junk filled boat ramp and have folded/unfolded it several times, no wear whatsoever. I’ve taken it on large urban lakes, a class I river and a particularly choppy lake near the mountains. Performance is fine in small bodies of water or narrow rivers but, you will feel like you are not making much progress in larger bodies.
Usher –
Great price, appreciate the PackLite’s affordability and the value it provides. It is often seen as an entry-level inflatable kayak that offers a cost-effective option for casual paddlers.
Simon –
It is made from an ultralight reinforced material and can roll up to fit in a very small bag. I am over half way through my second season with it, without any leaks or punctures and it has enabled me to go places I could never go before. I can roll up this kayak down to the size of a large rolled up beach towel, put it in a stuff sack and put that into a backpack with all the necessary gear and head out for an adventure. I pack with it a lightweight 4 part collapsible paddle, a lightweight foot pump, dry bag, full camera gear, dry clothes, inflatable back cushion,floor pad, water and food. All this (the kayak itself is only about 6lbs) fits into a frame-less back pack at under a 24 lb load (my camera gear is pretty heavy) and head out over hill and dale to put in in otherwise inaccessible places; interesting inlets, hidden creeks, etc. It is quick to inflate and get int
Zalom –
Just what I was after. Puts together very quick, without issue, pumps up very quickly and packs away just as easy.
Not built for speed, but once you get your rhythm, moves through the water very well. I love it! Will take it camping all the time.
Cooper –
Was very surprised at how durable the material was for the price. I bought it for my 15 year old grandson so we could both go down the Kalamazoo river, a fairly slow moving river. I have a folding kayak I use. The boat filled with air using only the manual pump very quickly. The included finn, or skeg easily slides and locks into place. The paddles were better than expected and he did very well. He found the boat very comfortable, a four hour trip. There were only two issues we encountered.