Choosing a packraft boils down to where you land on the raft weight vs. ability scales. Because all packrafts should have some level of inherent packability, consider the types of places you’d like to go first when seeking out a packraft.
In general, there are three types of packrafts: Lightweight and packable, whitewater boats, and tandem packrafts. If alpine lakes and the occasional river crossing is your thing, check out a boat like the Uncharted Supply Co Rapid Raft or Alpacka Ghost, or Alpacka Scout.
If you’d like to up the ante and push into more turbulent waters, a capable whitewater boat like the Alpacka Expedition or Kokopelli Recon will get you there. And if you’re looking to haul an extra person along, a boat like the Kokopelli Twain or Alpacka Forager fits the bill.