Packraft Handbook Resources

Thank you for reading The Packraft Handbook and helping to develop the packrafting Culture of Safety.

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External Resources

The Packrafting Podcast

Mark Oates: Boat Don’t Float and Whitewater Packrafting Skills

Chapter 1: Packrafting Equipment

Considerations when rigging your boat

Chapters 8&9: River Rescue

A very scary example of having to evaluate rescue priorities.
I appreciate this video for the demonstration of the safety boat role and communication during a scary swim.

Chapter 11: Medical Emergencies

This is an EXCELLENT video about drowning. A must-see.