EXPEDITION PACKRAFTING

A multi-day river trip is a distinct step up. You will need a helmet, drysuit and throw rope, as well as your usual packrafting rig. Factor in camping gear plus food/ fuel (self-sufficiency for 8 days), as a fully loaded boat behaves quite differently. It’s best to travel in a group, and appropriate experience is a must before tackling the Kaitum as its rapids are challenging and very remote. Consider some whitewater training with outdoors professionals such as ‘Tirio’ based in Wales or ‘Backcountry Scot’ in the Cairngorms.