{"product_id":"nrs-packraft-aster","title":"NRS - Aster Packraft","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5UForIxg1mc?si=XM1taS1lXqVLZ-Ti\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ultralight packraft for a different way to explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may be familiar with inflatable kayaks, but perhaps not yet with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epackraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Smaller, much lighter, and designed to be easily transported, the packraft allows you to \u003cstrong\u003ecombine hiking and water exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e. You pack it in your bag, walk to a lake or calm river, inflate it on-site, and head out to paddle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNRS Aster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed specifically to help you discover this activity with ease. Stable, compact, and extremely lightweight, it is aimed at beginners, families, and those looking for a small, easily transportable watercraft to explore lakes and calm waters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.45 kg for the Standard packraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it is light enough to be part of a hike and compact enough to take up very little space in the car, at a campsite, or in your luggage. Once on the water, its large tubes and inflatable seat provide a comfortable and reassuring position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a traditional inflatable kayak, the Aster is not designed to offer a lot of space or travel long distances: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eits main advantage is being able to go everywhere with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose the NRS Aster?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for a first packrafting experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned primarily for lakes and calm waters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely light and compact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to transport during a hike or trip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable and simple to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in two sizes to suit the paddler and the amount of equipment carried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTPU-coated nylon construction, PVC-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRF-welded and internally reinforced seams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInflatable seat included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly well-suited for paddlers who want to keep the weight they carry to a minimum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 7'6\" \/ 229 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 37\" \/ 94 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackraft weight: 5.4 lb \/ 2.45 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipped weight: 6.1 lb \/ 2.77 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum recommended capacity: 250 lb \/ 113 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTube diameter: 10.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lightweight construction designed for transport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo keep its weight particularly low, NRS uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70D TPU-coated nylon on both sides for the tubes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combined with a more durable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e210D TPU-coated nylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seams are radio-frequency welded and then reinforced with inner tape to ensure good air retention while maintaining a very lightweight construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aster features a single main air chamber and a Bravo valve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aster features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclosed floor and is not self-bailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is therefore primarily intended for calm waters rather than regular whitewater use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also lacks the TIZIP internal storage compartment found on some more specialized NRS packrafts. 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