{"product_id":"kokopelli-recon-self-bailing-packraft-class-iv-whitewater","title":"Kokopelli Recon Self-Bailing Packraft - Class IV Whitewater","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKokopelli Recon Self-Bailing Packraft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kokopelli Recon Self-Bailing is the original road-to-river packraft, built tough enough to handle everything from after-work laps to multi-day Class IV expeditions. Constructed from commercial-grade 1,000d reinforced PVC, this boat is engineered for paddlers who demand ultimate durability without sacrificing packability. The self-bailing design automatically drains water from the boat through a combination of an inflatable floor and strategically placed drain holes, keeping you riding high and in control. Because PVC can be inflated to higher pressures than traditional TPU packrafts, the Recon stays rigid and responsive even when plugging bigger river features. At under 18 lbs, it packs down small enough to carry in a backpack and expands into a fully capable whitewater raft wherever the water takes you. Whether you're running technical creeks, floating lazy stretches with friends, or loading up for a backcountry multi-day, the Recon Self-Bailing is built to go the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,000d Reinforced PVC Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial-grade sidewalls and floor resist abrasion, punctures, and UV degradation for years of hard use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Bailing Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inflatable floor with drain holes automatically expels water, reducing weight, simplifying setup, and speeding self-rescue compared to a spraydecked packraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass I-IV Water Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capable of handling serious whitewater while remaining accessible for beginners on calm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeafield D7 Valves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial raft-grade valves on both the pontoon and seat chambers for fast, reliable inflation and deflation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatamaran-Style Hull:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced PVC floor attaches inside and slightly above the pontoons, creating a concave hull for exceptional primary stability and maneuverability in rough water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300 lb Weight Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles a paddler plus gear for loaded expedition use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight and Packable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighs 15.9 lb (7.2 kg) and packs down to 22 x 14 in (56 x 36 cm) for true backpack portability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel D-Rings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 total (4 bow, 2 stern) for attaching thigh straps, bow bags, and other rafting accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThigh-Strap Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the optional Pro 3-Point Thigh-Strap Set for enhanced control in technical whitewater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional TiZip Zipper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds waterproof entry to store over 100 liters of gear inside the air chamber - ideal for multi-day trips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Manufacturer Warranty (Boat):\u003c\/strong\u003e Kokopelli stands behind the Recon with a lifetime warranty on the boat itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTiZip Zipper Option \u0026amp; Which to Choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo TiZip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard configuration - lighter and simpler, ideal for day trips, after-work laps, and paddlers who don't need to stow gear inside the air chambers. This is the best choice for most recreational and whitewater day-use paddlers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes TiZip (+$150):\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a 21 in (53 cm) waterproof TiZip zipper that allows you to store over 100 liters of gear inside the packraft's air chamber. Perfect for multi-day backcountry trips where you need to keep critical gear dry and accessible. Comes with TiZip Zipper Lubricant and a 1-year zipper warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips free! Please email us at service@omahasportsandgames.com for a delivery ETA or to confirm shipping details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Recon Self-Bailing Packraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Nano Barrel Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Compression Strap Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x EVA Backband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Inflatable Floor with Integrated Seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Repair Kit with Glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x TiZip Zipper Lubricant (included with TiZip-equipped packrafts only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Thigh-Strap Set is an additional accessory and is NOT included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Recon Self-Bailing has earned its reputation as a go-anywhere, do-anything packraft trusted by adventurers who don't believe in gear that holds them back. Its commercial-grade PVC construction is the same material found in professional river rafts, meaning you can bash it against rocks, drag it over gravel bars, and push it through Class IV rapids without breaking a sweat. The self-bailing system is a genuine game-changer for whitewater - less time bailing, more time paddling, and faster recovery when things get rowdy. Owners rave about taking it on everything from lazy family floats to gnarly technical creek runs, and the option to add a TiZip zipper transforms it into a legitimate multi-day expedition vessel. Whether you're a seasoned paddler looking for a compact whitewater weapon or an adventurer ready to access rivers that no kayak could ever reach, the Recon delivers performance and peace of mind in a package that fits in your backpack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Product Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhitewater Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Bailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial (Sidewall)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000d Reinforced PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial (Floor)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000d Reinforced PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass I - IV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChambers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (Main Pontoon + Inflatable Floor with Integrated Seat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValve (Pontoon)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeafield D7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValve (Seat)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeafield D7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePSI (Pontoon)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 - 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePSI (Seat)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 lb (136 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight (Boat)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.9 lb (7.2 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight (Boat + Key Accessories)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.9 lb (8.1 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight (Boat + All Accessories)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.9 lb (9.0 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOuter Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 in (229 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOuter Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 in (94 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInner Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 in (145 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInner Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 in (41 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePacked Size (Rolled)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 x 14 in (56 x 36 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTiZip Zipper Length (optional)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 in (53 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eD-Ring Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel - 1 in (2.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eD-Ring Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Total (4 Bow + 2 Stern)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSprayskirt Compatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThigh-Strap Compatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eE-Power Compatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRemovable Tracking Fin Compatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty (Boat)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer Lifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty (TiZip Zipper)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a self-bailing packraft and how does it work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eA self-bailing packraft uses an inflatable floor suspended slightly above the main pontoons, combined with drain holes in the hull. When water enters the boat, it flows through these drain holes and out of the raft automatically - so you spend less time bailing and more time paddling. This design also makes self-rescue faster and simplifies setup compared to a spraydecked packraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the TiZip zipper worth the upgrade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eIf you plan to do multi-day trips, the TiZip zipper is highly recommended. It gives you waterproof access to over 100 liters of storage inside the air chamber of the packraft, keeping your gear dry and secure without needing extra dry bags strapped to the outside. For day trips and casual use, the standard no-TiZip version is lighter and equally capable on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo thigh straps come included with the Recon Self-Bailing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eNo - the Thigh-Strap Set is an additional accessory sold separately and is NOT included with the packraft. However, the Recon Self-Bailing is thigh-strap compatible, and adding them is highly recommended for more technical whitewater where enhanced boat control makes a big difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the Recon handle compared to a traditional kayak on Class III-IV water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe Recon's reinforced PVC construction allows it to be inflated to higher pressures than TPU packrafts, making it noticeably stiffer and more responsive in big water. The catamaran-style hull provides strong primary stability, and many paddlers find it handles Class III-IV rapids confidently. That said, paddling technique and experience still matter - thigh straps are recommended for anything technical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I bring a dog or extra cargo like a cooler on the Recon?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes! The Recon's open self-bailing design gives you more usable space than a spraydecked model. Dogs can ride along comfortably - just keep it to Class II or lower when paddling with a pup. Smaller soft coolers (around 30L) can be strapped to the bow using the D-rings. The 300 lb weight capacity gives you plenty of room for a paddler plus gear and furry co-pilots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the packed size and how does it ship?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eWhen rolled and compressed, the Recon Self-Bailing packs down to 22 x 14 in (56 x 36 cm) - small enough to fit in a large backpack or duffel. It ships deflated and rolled, so it arrives in a standard parcel rather than on a freight pallet. 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