The Icare 4.X is an extremely playful, aggressive, and highly responsive packraft designed for demanding whitewater. Developed by kayakers for kayakers, it delivers true kayak-like performance while keeping all the advantages of a packraft: ultra-low weight, compact size, and high durability. Its narrow, optimized shape ensures exceptional control, precision, and performance.
The Icare 4.X is an extremely playful, aggressive, and highly responsive packraft designed for demanding whitewater. Developed by kayakers for kayakers, it delivers true kayak-like performance while keeping all the advantages of a packraft: ultra-low weight, compact size, and high durability. Its narrow, optimized shape ensures exceptional control, precision, and performance.
• Ultra-playful, aggressive, and highly responsive
• Developed specifically for experienced kayakers and whitewater use
• Excellent for wave surfing, boofing, and punching through holes
• Suitable for eskimo rolls – kayak-like performance
• Self-bailing system: 16 drainage holes + extra plugs
• Extremely compact – easy to carry and store
• Very lightweight (3.8 kg) – ideal for long approaches
• Made from 100% recyclable and repairable TPU
• High rigidity (inflates up to 4 PSI) – minimal deformation in Class IV+
• Suitable for rivers up to Class 4/4+, lakes, and coastal waters (up to 300 m from shore)
| Specifications | ICARE 4.X | GAIA 4.X |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 | 1 |
| Inflated size | 260 × 79 cm | 260 × 94 cm |
| Packed size | 38 × 20 cm | 40 × 22 cm |
| Weight (fully equipped) | 3.8 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Air volume | Double volume | Double volume |
| Load capacity | 135 kg | 185 kg |
| Material | TPU 420/840 | TPU 420/840 |
| Fabric | Recyclable / repairable | Recyclable / repairable |
| Construction type | Double induction | Double induction |
