History

Source: National Maritime Museum, London               

It is long known that packrafting is not being a totally new idea, but facts are scattered. This article is meant to be a complete historical coverage. We will give reference, make connections and summarize. 

Purpose of the essay is in the realm of this site: to establish Packrafting as theme, beyond a fashion and current trend.

The articles have been published over the first half of 2012:

1. Lt. Peter Halkett (Royal Navy), the invention and introduction (1843), limbo
2. Guys at American Safety Equipment, the naming and commercial attempt (1972), sidelines
3. Sheri Tingey, the reinvention and breakthrough (2001), diversification