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Captains Bag - Custom Builder
Captains Bag - Custom Builder
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Captain's Bag
The most versatile option for on-packraft storage. Use it on your boat as a lap bag, deck bag or as a day pack for a quick side mission hike.
On the approach and exit, the Captain's Bag can add additional storage to your backpack as a brain or dorsal pocket.
The Captain's bag is a bit smaller than the standard Bow Bag, and the geometry is optimized to fit under your legs as a lap bag.
The zipper runs parallel to your legs, allowing you to easily access the bag even when you are still in the thigh straps.
The zipper can be oriented to open at either end. A gatekeeper hook secures it directly at the zipper to many Alpacka inflatable seats, allowing it to open and close effortlessly.
An optional wraparound floor strap secures the bag to the inflatable floor in boats with a full length floor like the Alpacka Mage and Valkyrie. This keeps the bag from flopping out of the boat in the case of a swim or a portage.
Also compatible with 2024 and earlier models of the Alpacka Gnarwhal and Wolverine with the optional shockcord toggle.

Lap Bag
Perfectly sized to fit between your legs in the cockpit of your boat. Easily carry a liter of water, throw rope, and pack-a-pump with room to spare.
The zipper runs parallel between the legs for easy access even with one hand.
Can be installed with the gatekeeper buckle and optional floor strap for additional security.

Bow Bag
The modular design allows you to adapt the bag to fit the bow or the stern of many boats by girth hitching the included boat straps through the perimeter daisy chain. The straps can then be trimmed to length.

Day Pack
Using the optional ultralight shoulder straps, the Captain's bag can be worn as a day pack for side missions away from the water.

Dorsal Pocket
Adds more volume to your backpack and get quick access to your essential gear.
Designed to integrate seamlessly with backpacks with side compression straps and buckles. Perimeter daisy chain allows it to easily be rigged to almost any backpack on the market.

Pack Brain
Replace the over-the-top straps and the use the four included accessory straps to rig the Captain's Bag as a lid for your backpack.
Specs
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Fabrics
Main Body
- Ecopak EPX200 or
- Ultragid 200
Zipper
- #5 YKK Vislon Zipper
Bottom Panel
- 7oz Mesh
Optional
- Floor strap: 3/4"
- Boat straps: 1/2"
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Dimensions
Internal Volume
- 8 Liters
Dimensions
- 12 x 18 x 4
Weight
- Bag Only: 4.0 oz in Ecopak 200
- 4 Webbing straps: .8 oz
- Floor strap: 1 oz
- Optional shoulder straps: 1.3oz
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What's Included
(1) - Gatekeeper hook
- Installs to Alpacka seats like the Mage, Valkyrie, and Refuge.
(1) - 46" Floor Strap
- Wraps around the floor and through the perimeter daisy chain to secure bag to the boat floor.
(4) - 24" Adjustable Straps
- Used to rig the bag as a deck bag on the bow or stern.
Video Walkthrough
Frequently Asked Questions
What boats are compatible with the Captain's Bag?
Alpacka Raft
Valkyrie
- Lap bag only, gatekeeper and/or floor strap
Mage
- Lap bag - gatekeeper buckle and/or floor strap
- Bow bag - with 4 boat straps
Refuge
- Lap Bag with gatekeeper buckle.
- Bow bag - with 4 boat straps
Gnarwhal and Wolverine
- Bow bag - with 4 boat straps
- Lap Bag - with floor strap and optional shockcord toggle.
Kokopelli
Nirvana
- Bow bag - with 4 boat straps
Rogue Lite
- Bow bag - with 4 boat straps
Rodeo
- Bow bag - with 4 boat straps
What backpacks are compatible?
Superior Wilderness Designs Big Wild
- Dorsal Pocket
- Brain
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter
- Dorsal Pocket
- Brain
Seek Outside
- Dorsal Pocket
- Brain
Complete the kit
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Ultralight Shoulder Straps
Regular price $12.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Nite Ize Runoff Waterproof Packing Cube - Medium
Regular price $45.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per$45.00 USDSale price $45.00 USD -
Boat Straps for Bow Bags
Regular price $8.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Mini Carabiner - Pair
Regular price $2.50 USDRegular priceUnit price per$2.50 USDSale price $2.50 USD -
Shockcord Toggle
Regular price $2.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per