Packrafting as it exists now was basically developed in Alaska for this very scenario (downriver floats that you might have to hike in or take a bush plane in t

Packrafting as it exists now was basically developed in Alaska for this very scenario (downriver floats that you might have to hike in or take a bush plane in to start). High quality packrafts are battle tested and there is a lot of great competition in the industry that has benefitted the consumer.