# Backpack-Sized Adventure Rafts The Kokopelli XPD Packraft Can be Carried in a Trunk or Backpack By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokopelli-xpd-packraft References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/kokopelli-xpd-packraft-300-pound-payload-backpack-sized-collapsed-form/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xpd/xpd-packraft) The Kokopelli XPD Packraft is a durable watercraft designed for adventurers who are looking for a lightweight piece of gear that will enable them to explore the wilderness on their own terms. The raft features an impossibly compact design that can be easily stowed in a car trunk or even [carried in a backpack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanobag-daypack) to accommodate explorers who are looking to take to the backcountry with minimal gear. The packable raft can handle a payload up to 300 pounds, which will accommodate an operator with all of their essential gear to make it ideal for [backpacks, camping equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allweather-backpack) or even [a bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikepacking-tent). The Kokopelli XPD Packraft weighs in at just 13 pounds and is perfect for use on a wide array of bodies of water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Backcountry Exploration Gear:** Opportunities to develop lightweight, packable gear for adventurers looking to explore the wilderness on their own terms. - **Packable Watercraft:** Development of durable, easily stowed watercraft that can be carried in a car trunk or backpack for use on a variety of bodies of water. - **Lightweight Adventure Equipment:** Innovation in creating lightweight equipment, such as the Kokopelli XPD Packraft, to enable adventurers to travel with minimal gear and take on new challenges. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** Companies in the outdoor recreation industry can look to develop more versatile, packable gear to support adventurers on their journeys. - **Sports Equipment:** Opportunities for sports equipment manufacturers to develop lightweight, packable gear for activities like rafting and kayaking. - **Travel and Tourism:** Development of lightweight, packable gear can make it easier and more accessible for travelers to explore remote destinations and experience the outdoors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collapsible Carbon Fiber Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-kayak.md) - [Stealthy Lightweight Origami Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-kayak-black-edition.md) - [Highly Portable Origami-Style Canoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycanoe-solo-2.md) - [Hybrid Inflatable Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isle-the-switch.md) - [Featherweight Folding Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-kayak.md) - [Featherweight Packable Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-packable-backpack.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Foldable Waterproof Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-waterproof-backpack.md) - [Portable Folding Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-folding-boat.md) - [Blacked-Out Origami Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-kayak-1.md)