The compact Microraft is well suited to true ‘land and water’ journeys; light enough to carry and well suited to traversing mountain lakes and fjords. Go geocaching, fishing and hunting. It is also capable of whitewater.
- excellent workmanship (sewn and welded seams, taped floor)
- a high level of equipment (grab loops, seat/backrest, one way valve)
- robust and flexible fabric - see info below
- well-proven shape with the typical elongated stern
- part of the MRS StreamlineSL
- also available with Internal Storage System (ISS)
Choice of spraydeck
The Microraft is available with a fixed (size L/XL) or completely removable (size L/XL and size S/M) spraydeck. Spraydecks come in handy against rain, cold, splashing water and waves. Particularly important in white water. With choice of the spraydeck the dimensions and the character of the boats also differ.
Fixed Deck Version Features
The deck is equipped with a cockpit which houses highly flexible poles that form the coaming rim. The spray deck worn by the paddler is secured over the rim. This kayak style spraydeck is our favourite, because of its many advantages:
The fully enclosed boat responds more like a kayak, without losing any of its versatility.
The hatch/cockpit is very large and almost feels like an open boat so can be enjoyed without a sprayskirt in calm or warm conditions. Then, when needed the seal is absolutely leak proof and closes securely while opening effortlessly and reliably when you need to bail fast.
This type of spraydeck is available in size L/XL.
Removable Deck Version
The removable deck is attached to the boat on three sides with a zipper. On the left side it is closed with a Velcro fastener and sealed to the body with an elastic band. It can also be completely removed if necessary.
This type of spraydeck is a more comfortable to open and close. It is not 100% leak proof, but it is adequate in moderate conditions. The inflatable ‘cod piece’ eliminates water pooling in the lap. A raft for less technical water; without any coaming the boat assembles and packs faster.
This type of spraydeck is available in size L/XL and S/M.
Choice of size
The MRS Microraft is available in two sizes:
• Large/Extratra Large (fixed or removable spraydeck): inner dimension: 36cm/130cm, 30cm tube diameter, up to 195cm height
• Small/Medium (removable spraydeck): inner dimension: 32cm/124cm, 25cm tube diameter, up to 180cm height
In the standard size L/XL, the additional width in the inner and outer dimensions offers a more comfortable and stable (forgiving) platform.
For very small/light people, the S/M size is suitable, with a narrower inner width and shorter inner length for good boat control. In addition, the saved material reduces the packing size and total weight of the boat.
Material
Like all Packrafts the MRS Mircoraft is made from urethan coated nylon, not PVC or Hypalon. This is light, abrasion resistance, UV tolerant, non-aging and flexible at low temperatures.
It also has a special treatment to provide a smooth, scratch resistant surface. The coating is asymetric (inner thinner than the outside). This creates a supple material for easy packing.
The raft is easily repaired with Lifepatch, Tear Aid (Type A), Stormsure or Aquaseal.
Manufacturer:
MRS (Micro Rafting System) produces water sports equipment in far east. Manufacturing is carried out in small batches (handbuilt products). All MRS products have a three-year warranty.
MRS Microraft
Contents:
Included with removable Spraydeck
• Pack strap
• Inflation bag
• Seat and backrest (removable)
• Repair kit (spare tube and floor material)
Included with fixed Spraydeck
• Pack strap
• Inflation bag
• Coaming poles (4 pcs)
• Spray skirt (detachable)
• Seat and backrest (removable)
• Repair kit (spare tube and floor material)
Material
• Tubes: UPN35 Nylon 210D/67T*55T 90 A Ester TPU double
• Floor:UPN35 Nylon 420D/67T*55T 90 A Ester TPU double
• Seat: Nylon 210D/118T laminated
• Deck: 70D Ripstopnylon
Construction
Symmetric hull, slightly upturned bow, elongated stern, body fit, 8 grab loops (6 outer, 2 inner), main dump valve (one way) and twist lock mouth valve
The MRS Microraft is part of the MRS StreamlineSL optimization and also available with Internal Storage System (ISS).
Workmanship
Thermowelded, sewn seams (tubes), glued floor with thermowelded tapes, thermowelded, taped deckWeight*
The following weights in order: Size S/M (removable spraydeck)/Size L/XL (removable spraydeck)/Size L/XL (fixed spraydeck)Boat: 2500g/3250g/3250g
Skirt: 350g/400g/380g
Seat + backrest: 260g
Poles: 160g
Boat complete: 3080g/3900g/3500g
Pack strap: 25g
Inflation bag: 130g
Repair set: 20g
Package complete: 3255g/4075g/4225g
Dimensions*
The following dimensions in sequence: Size S/M/Size L/XL
Inner
Length: 124cm/130cm
Width at hips: 32cm/36cm
Outer
Length: 230cm/265cm
Width: 82cm/96cm
Waterline: 170cm/180cm
Tube diameter: 25cm/30cm
Packing size: about 30 x 20cm/40 x 25cm
Buoyancy: 120kg/150kg
Speed: 4,5 km/h
*verified
Other Colours and variants are available to order. Email us for details and delivery estimates.