The XPD is a one-man inflatable pack raft which inflates in less than 3 minutes with the included Nano Pump.
It’s inflatable and seems suited to emergency use but the manufacturer claims it is also great for multi-day excursions on the water.
Offered in Red or Green.
Visit www.kickstarter.com for more details.
At 13 lbs its almost twice the weight of the rafts guys usually use for multi-day excursions, most multiday rafts are 200d or 400d fabric with a heavier floor, at that weight I’m not sure what their target market is.
River crossings is the main tactical use I’ve heard discussed, and I’ve heard of a few rafts being developed for that purpose but this is far to heavy to carry in for something like that I would think.
Those are good questions in general, but you should check out the description. The manufacturer clearly states multiple times they are pitching a packraft focused on durability and light weight. The priority being durability. Also noting higher durability is lacking in the current market.
The XPD is simply a more rugged version Kokopelli’s Rogue-Lite raft. Dimensionally identical, but using different/heavier materials. Info here: https://kokopellipackraft.com/product/xpd/