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Supai Matkat
SKU: SAG-MK-B
Supai Matkat
The Supai Matcat is the big brother from Flatwater Canyon II. The XXL version features fat tubes for increased buoyancy and high transport capacity. Other dimensions (inner size etc) are identical to the Flatwater Canyon II. You can load up to 130kg. Enough for big boys or more gear.
However, it remains is an ultra lightweight trail boat that weighs just 770g - the lightest packrafts on the market by a long margin. The Supai emphasises the ‘pack’ aspect of 'packrafting', rolling up to the size of a rain jacket. Construction and configuration is basic but reliable. It features a durable very light weight ripstop polyester fabric assembled with high quality heat welding which makes the seams stronger than the fabric itself. The floor and tubes are from the same lightweight material so needless to say it should be handled with care! Same with the Flatwater Canyon’, it is best limited to calm water applications.
Use
The Supai is for minimalists who insist on the lightest but most functional gear and who have a maximum body weight of about 95kg. If you fit these demanding criteria and want to cross calm lakes and rivers with the smallest weight penalty, the Supai is the boat for you. As an alternative to a conventional kayak paddle, consider hand paddles (plastic plates), but do not skimp on a PFD.
Typical applications include floating on high altitude lakes for fishing, or camping on small islands as well as unavoidable river crossings on extended treks in mixed terrain. The small size makes it suited to caving and geocaching too. These boats have been used on many adventures, not least in the Grand Canyon and on the John Muir Trail. The boat is featured in the movie 'The Last of the Great Unknown'.
Bottom line, the Supai is for those who go hiking in the first place to have a backup boat. However, it is more than a pool toy for sure!
Handling
The Supai is inflated directly by mouth; allow about 40-50 breathes. The long inflation tube allows you to top up the pressure once on the water. When any inflatable boat is put into cold water it cools down and loses a little pressure, a process called tempering, so making the inflation tube handy.
For a seat we recommend using your sleeping pad. One can also use an extra inflatable seat of course.
In case of repairs use the patches that come with the boat or Stormsure liquid urethane sealer which sticks to the uncoated surface of the boat very well.
Please note
The Supai Matcat is not comparable to other packrafts in our assortment. All the general packrafting information on this site (FAQs etc.) does not apply to this specialised boat as there are differences in construction and material. Supai Adventure Gear LLC manufacturers their boats in the United States.
This boat is an ultralightweight product that needs to be handled with care although all workmanship on our seams and valves is guaranteed. If there is ever an issue with the workmanship of the boat it will be repaired or replaced. Due to the conditions the boats can be put through, it can’t be guaranteed against tears or gashes caused by scraping along sharp rocks, cactii, sharp twigs, barbed wire and other obstacles.
Specifications
Ships with
Boat, repair kit, inflation tube with valve
Material
Tubes and floor from 75-denier ripstop polyester with single, innerside urethane coating
Construction
Hull narrows in height and width, flat bow, relaxed width, 1 reinforced tabs, main dump valve and inflation extension tube with mouth valve, single chamber
Workmanship: heat welded seams
Speed: 3 km/h
Buoyancy: max. 130kg
Weight* Boat: 770g, Repair Kit: 10g
Dimensions*
Inner
Length: 106cm
Width: 17 - 41cm
Outer
Length: 178cm
Width: 106cm
Tube diameter: 26-36cm
Packing size: 20 x 10 cm (consider rainjacket)
*verified
Colors: black
