Packrafts: https://sport-marafon.ru/catalog/pakr... Water equipment: https://sport-marafon.ru/catalog/akse... Packrafting is a rapidly gaining popularity direction of active recreation and tourism. One-day rafting within the city, weekend hikes, bikecrafting, expeditions and mountain rivers - all this can be realized with the help of a light compact packraft boat. But how to choose a packraft suitable for the tasks at hand, we discussed at the lecture. Using the example of domestic packrafts and various routes in Russia, Oleg Minaev explained: what a packraft is and what are its main differences from other vessels; types of packrafts; examples of using packrafts on various routes; how to choose your first packraft; choosing equipment; packraft maintenance and repair; useful tips and packrafting life hacks. Speaker: OLEG MINAEV - traveler, owner of a packraft rental in Moscow. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Introduction 0:49 - What we'll talk about 1:24 - What is a packraft? Why do you need it? Differences from other vessels 8:02 - Packraft community 8:30 - Types of packrafts: 9:34 - Materials. PVC or TPU. Which one to choose? 11:44 - Different designs (photo) 14:40 - Dimensions and capacity 17:16 - By area of ​​application. Which packraft for what? 30:27 - The ideal packraft for Karelia 32:39 - Packrafts for rough water 34:36 - Packrafts on different routes. Where and when to use them? 43:17 - Which one to choose first? Is there a universal one? 46:01 - Where to try? 50:43 - Equipment. Paddle, vest, helmet, clothing, etc. 1:04:06 - Repair kit. Repair and maintenance 1:16:38 - Quick repair. How to do it? 1:17:54 - Major repairs 1:21:46 - Repair of fittings 1:23:36 - Storing the packraft 1:25:25 - Handy things and useful tips 1:36:22 - Children's packraft 1:39:02 - Cost of the minimum set 1:40:06 - Contacts 1:40:13 - Questions: 1:40:47 - Fastenings on the sides of the packraft. What are they for? 1:41:43 - There is foam in life jackets. Can they be used as carpets? 1:42:39 - Is it possible to paddle well on a packraft? 1:44:22 - How can I repair a dry suit? 1:45:34 - What to use as dry bags? 1:48:24 - Why don't you like "skirts"? What about "aprons"? 1:50:03 - Should you put your backpack in a 120L dry bag? 1:51:35 - Neoprene or membrane socks? 1:52:55 - Which gluing do you regret the most? 1:53:22 - Knee or heel pads. Are they necessary? 1:55:37 - If you are a heavy paddler, how to load the packraft? 1:56:56 - What are the fundamental differences between vests? 1:57:49 - Is it acceptable to store them in sub-zero temperatures? 1:58:20 - Should you tie yourself to a trampoline on a solo hike? 1:59:38 - How does the shape of the packraft affect speed? What does it do? 2:00:57 - Single or two-section? 2:02:57 - Sail for a packraft? 2:03:39 - How to sleep in a packraft? #SMLecture #packraft #tourism #travel