The Malen (May-Len) Packable Kayak is Go North’s all-new ultralight kayak, built for adventure without the bulk. At just 6.5 lbs it packs small enough to carry deep into the backcountry, then gives you real kayak control once you hit the water.
Product Info
Malen Packable Kayak — Ultralight Portability with Kayak Control
Ultralight 6.5 lb packable kayak, designed for explorers who want maximum portability without sacrificing on-water performance
Built from durable 420D nylon, lightweight and rugged enough for alpine lakes and backcountry river missions
Equipped with adjustable thigh straps for added boat control
Includes a supportive backband for comfort during long paddles
Comes with a removable spray skirt to help keep you dry in rougher conditions
Packs down small, so it rides in or on a backpack for hike-in lakes, bikerafting and travel
New release: Go North is currently filling Malen orders as pre-orders, so allow extra lead time before your kayak ships
Story
Go North built the Malen for paddlers who want the feel of a kayak in a boat light enough to carry anywhere. Instead of a packraft’s wide, open hull, the Malen puts you in a sit-in cockpit with thigh straps, a backband and a spray skirt, so you can edge, brace and stay drier, then roll it up and hike it out at 6.5 lbs.
My take: the Malen is Go North’s answer for paddlers who want kayak-style control in a boat they can hike in. See how the rest of the lineup compares in Go North packrafts compared.
The Malen (May-Len) Packable Kayak is Go North’s all-new ultralight kayak, built for adventure without the bulk. At just 6.5 lbs it packs small enough to carry deep into the backcountry, then gives you real kayak control once you hit the water.
Product Info
Malen Packable Kayak — Ultralight Portability with Kayak Control
Ultralight 6.5 lb packable kayak, designed for explorers who want maximum portability without sacrificing on-water performance
Built from durable 420D nylon, lightweight and rugged enough for alpine lakes and backcountry river missions
Equipped with adjustable thigh straps for added boat control
Includes a supportive backband for comfort during long paddles
Comes with a removable spray skirt to help keep you dry in rougher conditions
Packs down small, so it rides in or on a backpack for hike-in lakes, bikerafting and travel
New release: Go North is currently filling Malen orders as pre-orders, so allow extra lead time before your kayak ships
Story
Go North built the Malen for paddlers who want the feel of a kayak in a boat light enough to carry anywhere. Instead of a packraft’s wide, open hull, the Malen puts you in a sit-in cockpit with thigh straps, a backband and a spray skirt, so you can edge, brace and stay drier, then roll it up and hike it out at 6.5 lbs.
My take: the Malen is Go North’s answer for paddlers who want kayak-style control in a boat they can hike in. See how the rest of the lineup compares in Go North packrafts compared.
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