Flare 70 Packraft Throw Bag

The Flare holds 70 feet of 1/4" rope in a tapered bag that is easy to throw, easy to stuff, and super lightweight and compact.  

The Flare Throw Bag is designed with input from packrafting instructors who require a 70 foot rope that is still light enough to backpack with, and compact enough to wear on their person.  

Available as the throw bag only or with the waist belt holster.

Features:    

• Conical design and velcro twist closure is lightweight and quick to deploy.
• Stiffened rim keeps the bag open for easier stuffing.
• Throw bag has foam interior which adds structure and aids floatation.
• Pass through design on the bottom of the bag keeps the rope loop small and the knot inside the bag to reduce entrapment hazards.  
• Finger loop on top brim makes it easy to hold the bag while stuffing.
• Webbing loop on side for capturing a strap or buckle for more mounting options.
• Bright orange for high visibility.
• Colored rope ends to easily spot the end of the rope.
• 70' of 1/4" polypropylene rope, with a maximum tensile strength of 950 pounds.
• Made in Redmond Oregon.

Waist Belt

Clamshell waist belt holster for the Flare 70 Packraft Throw Bag.  Holds 70 feet of rope in a low profile design.  

Features  

 
1" wide webbing waist belt with cam buckle quick release for one handed opening in case of an emergency. 

Clamshell opening opens with a single side release buckle and the wide opening that makes grabbing the throw bag fast and simple.

Mesh bottom for quick draining to keep water weight to a minimum while being worn. 

Ecopak EPX200 is made from recycled polyester and fast drying.

Specs

Throw Bag

Weight: 16.4 oz (average)
Rope Length:    70'
Rope Material:    Polypropylene
Rope Diameter:    1/4"
Load Max:    950 lbs. (4.22 kN)

Waist Belt

Weight: 3.0 oz (average)

Waist size:    Up to 50", adjustable with triglide and cam buckle.  Users should trim and seal webbing ends to fit around the waist, while eliminating the excess length of webbing.  Tail should be around 6 inches in length past the cam buckle.

Knots in the rope can reduce rope strength. Maximum load rating is based on the rope only.

Safety

Safety 

Knowing how and when to use a throw bag on the river is a critical safety skill. Practice using your throw bag often and understand the risks associated with deploying a rope into the river.

Taking a Swiftwater Safety course is highly recommended.  Consider the following packraft specific trainings:

Swiftwater Safety Institute

Triple Point Training - Alaska

Alaska Packraft School - Alaska

Four Corners Guides - Colorado

Packraft Maine - Maine