Jeanne Dark
Epic river action
Tame the rapids, dance with the river!
Jeanne Dark
995.00€ – 1,240.00€
Conquering rapids and beautiful of rivers, Jeanne carves her path through the waves! With a pronounced forward rocker and a streamlined bow designed to tackle any obstacle, her innovative hull shape gives the best performance on a self-bailing packraft. Both real edging and surfing are made easy — perfect for thrill seekers looking for the next rush.
The new shape, combined with our 5-point knee braces and a rigid yet comfortable self-bailing floor, transforms each movement into a precise line, making the quest for elegant and stylish runs all the more fun. She is a playful packraft, yet stable enough to reassure beginners who want to enjoy more technical descents.
Perfect for challenging rivers that may require portaging or difficult access, Jeanne will appeal to experienced hardshell kayakers looking for an ultra-light boat, as well as those who wish to improve their skills thanks to a self bailing packraft’s many advantages.
For ultimate durability, choose our 420-Denier “Armor” double-coated fabric.
Recommended for: Difficult to very difficult rivers (class III-IV). For those wanting to enjoy whitewater with a fun and high-performance packraft. Forward, Jeanne Dark!
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995.00€ – 1,240.00€
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Conquering rapids and beautiful of rivers, Jeanne carves her path through the waves! With a pronounced forward rocker and a streamlined bow designed to tackle any obstacle, her innovative hull shape gives the best performance on a self-bailing packraft. Both real edging and surfing are made easy — perfect for thrill seekers looking for the next rush.
The new shape, combined with our 5-point knee braces and a rigid yet comfortable self-bailing floor, transforms each movement into a precise line, making the quest for elegant and stylish runs all the more fun. She is a playful packraft, yet stable enough to reassure beginners who want to enjoy more technical descents.
Perfect for challenging rivers that may require portaging or difficult access, Jeanne will appeal to experienced hardshell kayakers looking for an ultra-light boat, as well as those who wish to improve their skills thanks to a self bailing packraft’s many advantages.
For ultimate durability, choose our 420-Denier “Armor” double-coated fabric.
Recommended for: Difficult to very difficult rivers (class III-IV). For those wanting to enjoy whitewater with a fun and high-performance packraft. Forward, Jeanne Dark!
Cutting edge innovation
Jeanne’s new three-dimensional hull shape offers progressive edging with high primary stability. The tapered side tubes have a smaller diameter for easy rolling and better manoeuvrability.
The two-level inflatable floor with integrated foot brace guarantees a comfortable paddling position, while keeping the boat very rigid. Jeanne is available in two sizes for the best possible fit: standard and plus!
The high front rocker makes it easy to cruise over waves and holes, while the flatter stern makes boofing off ledges and drops all the more fun.
As always, it is extremely light and compact: a high-performance white-water boat you can easily pack away in a bag or put on your bike.
Equipped with high-quality fittings: 5-point knee braces, compact EVA foam backrest, large inflation bag, D7 speed rapid inflation valve. 100% HF welded, 100% made in France.
All our packrafts are highly durable and made from high tenacity nylon with double TPU coating. For increased resistance, opt for our Armor fabric (optional), which offers incomparable performance.
Cutting edge innovation
Jeanne’s new three-dimensional hull shape offers progressive edging with high primary stability. The tapered side tubes have a smaller diameter for easy rolling and better manoeuvrability.
The two-level inflatable floor with integrated foot brace guarantees a comfortable paddling position, while keeping the boat very rigid. Jeanne is available in two sizes for the best possible fit: standard and plus!
The high front rocker makes it easy to cruise over waves and holes, while the flatter stern makes boofing off ledges and drops all the more fun.
As always, it is extremely light and compact: a high-performance white-water boat you can easily pack away in a bag or put on your bike.
Equipped with high-quality fittings: 5-point knee braces, compact EVA foam backrest, large inflation bag, D7 speed rapid inflation valve. 100% HF welded, 100% made in France.
All our packrafts are highly durable and made from high tenacity nylon with double TPU coating. For increased resistance, opt for our Armor fabric (optional), which offers incomparable performance.
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Technical specifications
BUILD AND MATERIALS
SIZE AND WEIGHT
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
BUILD AND MATERIALS
Build
Like all our boats, the structure is assembled without a drop of glue. The fabric is entirely welded together using high frequency technology, which guarantees the best possible bond between materials. The parts fixed together using this method are actually stronger after welding than before.
Materials
For the Classic Fabric : 210 high-count nylon with double TPU coating for the sidewalls, and extreme abrasion resistance 840 denier double TPU coated fabric for the the floor.
For the Armor Fabric : 420 high-count nylon with double TPU coating for the sidewalls, and extreme abrasion resistance 840 denier double TPU coated fabric for the the floor.
In partnership with the valve manufacturer Leafield , we have developed the Leafield D7 Speed valve for the 2024 models, which makes inflation faster and easier. The Leafield D7 Speed valve is the most robust and durable valve around and therefore has a lifetime warranty. Our seats come with one way, low profile, valves that have a quick deflation tab.
Internal storage (optional)
Are you thinking about heading out on a multiday trip and want to carry a lot of gear? Then go for the internal storage system, you will be able to keep all you gear inside nice and dry! Attention: the Tizip™ is fragile and needs regular maintenance.
Additional attachment points (optional)
If you are carrying lots of gear and would like to attach equipment and want to secure equipment to the rear of the boat, ask us to add additional attachment points. Add it to your order HERE and we will weld them during fabrication of your packraft (Note : Jeanne comes with 4 front attachment points at the front and two at the back as standard).
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Internal length Standard Size: 124 cm / Plus Size: 133 cm
External length Standard Size: 246 cm / Plus Size: 255 cm
Internal Width at hips Standard Size: 35.5 cm / Plus Size: 38.5 cm
External Width at hips Standard Size: 88 cm / Plus Size: 91 cm
Tubes Diameter : 26 cm
Packraft Weight : 2850 g
Accessories Weight : 1658 g (Inflatable floor : 970 g / Backrest: 250g / Thigh braces : 240h / Inflation bag : 98 g / Manual pump : 78 g / Straps : 22 g)
Total Weight : 4.508 g
Additional weight Armor fabric : 577 g
Charge capacity : 125 kg
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
– Inflatable floor with integrated foot brace
– EVA foam backrest
– Five point thigh braces (x2)
– Inflation bag
– Manual pump
– Straps (x2)
– Repair Kit
A 4 star packraft
Performance
Combining the best paddling experience: stability and agility
TOUGH
Entirely made in France from high tenacity fabric with double TPU coating, Jeanne will follow you on your most challenging expeditions.
LIGHTWEIGHT
At just 4.5kg, don't worry about portaging!
Control
The thigh straps, backrest and ergonomic floor make sure you are securely seated with the perfect fit: great for improving technique and having fun.
FAQ
Our Jeanne Dark self-bailing packraft is available in two sizes: Standard & Plus. As it is a whitewater packraft it is important to be find the best fit to benefit from the boat’s shape and performance.
The standard size is adapted for those measuring up to 1.80m and around 80kg. The Plus size (both longer and wider at the hips) is for bigger paddlers.
Our Armor fabric is made of high tenacity 420 denier nylon with a double TPU coating. It is extremely tear resistant (+60% compared to the Classic version) and abrasion resistant. It is however heavier than the Classic fabric (+650 grams for a one-person raft). que le tissu classique (+650 grammes sur un monoplace).
The internal storage system consists of an airproof zipper (Superseal by Tizip) that is welded to the back of your packraft. By opening the zip you have access to the inside of the boat and can store you gear (tent, sleeping bags, backpack…) safely. Think about it like turning your packraft into a giant dry-bag. You have over 200L to store your gear. More than enough space for even those that can’t leave home without the kitchen sink. Zip it up and you are off!
The internal storage system is extremely practical for those that want go on an expedition for several days or weeks and need to bring a large quantity of equipment and provisions. During day trips, it is not essential, but makes life easier.
Please remember that the zipper needs to be treated delicately and cleaned regularly. Because of this is is excluded from our warranty, like other manufacturers. If you zip is not maintained and becomes damaged or dirty it will leak slightly. In conclusion, if you are not someone who is not very careful with their equipment, maybe you should think carefully about adding this option.
You can choose from the following colour schemes:
– Chartreuse Yellow / Pacific Blue & Black
– Yellow/Orange & Black (Armor Fabric, 125€ extra charge)
It is also possible to customise your packraft by choosing the colour of each section. Customisation costs €50. The e-shop does not yet allow you to select the desired colour(s), so please contact us so we can give you a personalised quote.
We build your packrafts to your design and therefore have limited stock. Our lead time can vary between 1 to 3 months and is subjected to the volume of orders. The exact delay should be shown on the banner at the bottom of the home page. If you would like to find out the exact delay, please give us a call or drop us an email. If you have a trip or expedition coming up with a cut-off date, it’s best to order as early as possible!
Any questions?
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? DO YOU WANT TO TEST A PACKRAFT BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER? CALL US ON +33 7 62 75 95 81 OR DROP US AN EMAIL AT ROB[AT]MEKONGPACKRAFT.COM, WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP!