Ultraleicht-Packraft.deAnfibio Nano RTC: specs, experience and videos
According to the manufacturer, the Nano RTC is an extremely light packraft with a roll-top closure (RTC = RollTopClosure). The airtight roll-top lets you carry gear inside the tube and also serves as a packing closure.
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Overview
We've been paddling packrafts since 2017 and have had the Nano SL and Nano RTC with us on our trips since 2020. We bought our Nano RTC ourselves in 2020, without a discount. Since then it has spent three days with us in Rago National Park in Norway, among other trips, and has been out on the water with the AirSail. Here you'll find the manufacturer's data, our videos and our experience.
Portaging: the Nano RTC strapped to the back of the backpack 
Nano SL and Nano RTC on a day trip in Germany 
As a pair on a mountain lake in Rago National Park
Technical specs
| Length (outside) | 205–230 cm |
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| Length (inside) | 120 cm |
| Width (outside) | 87 cm |
| Width (inside) | 34 cm |
| Tube diameter | 26 cm |
| Weight (boat) | 1050 g |
| Seat weight (removable) | 130–250 g |
| Packed size | 20 × 15 cm |
| Material | 210 denier nylon (the same on all Nanos) |
| Load capacity | 135 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Only 1050 g boat weight according to the manufacturer
- Minimal packed size: 20 × 15 cm (manufacturer data)
- Roll-top closure: gear can be stowed inside the tube (manufacturer data)
- Load capacity of 135 kg according to the manufacturer
- In use with us since 2020, including on multi-day wilderness trips
Cons
- According to the manufacturer, mainly intended for still and gently flowing water and short river crossings
- Speed of 3–4 km/h according to the manufacturer
- Less interior space than the XL size (120 cm instead of 140 cm, manufacturer data)
- Around 220 g heavier than the Nano SL (1050 g instead of 830 g, manufacturer data)
Who is it for?
According to the manufacturer, the Nano RTC is for anyone who wants to combine super-light gear with high carrying capacity, for example on trips that mix hiking and paddling. It's mainly meant for still and gently flowing water. That's exactly how we use it: in Rago National Park we combined hiking and paddling and simply strapped the inflated boat to the back of the backpack when portaging between two lakes.
Videos about the Nano RTC
Our videos are in German. On YouTube, most of them are automatically dubbed into English, and some reviews have an English voice-over.
Long-term test: Anfibio Nano, Nano RTC and RTC XL
Our detailed long-term test of the Nano family: we show the Nano, the Nano RTC and the RTC XL in detail and explain which model suits which adventure.
Setup and packing: Nano and Nano RTC
Step by step: how we inflate the Nano and Nano RTC and pack them away again, with tips for the smallest possible packed size.
3 days of wilderness in Rago National Park with the Nano SL and Nano RTC
Episode 3 of our series “Der hohe Norden 7” (The Far North 7): three days of wilderness in northern Norway with the 830 g Nano SL and the Nano RTC, alternating between hiking and paddling.
Sailing with a packraft: AirSail on the Nano RTC
Can you sail an ultralight packraft? We test the inflatable Anfibio AirSail on the Nano RTC.
After 6 years: Nano SL and Nano RTC on summer swimming days
Six years after buying them, the Nano SL and Nano RTC are still with us, here on relaxed summer swimming days. Ultralight packrafts are great for that too: just bring them to the lake on a whim.
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Frequently asked questions
How heavy is the Nano RTC?
According to Anfibio, the boat weighs 1050 g, plus the removable seat at 130–250 g.
What does RTC stand for?
RTC stands for RollTopClosure, an airtight roll-top closure that lets you carry gear inside the tube.
How much load capacity does the Nano RTC have?
The manufacturer states a load capacity of 135 kg.
What kind of water is the Nano RTC meant for?
According to the manufacturer, mainly still and gently flowing water and short river crossings.
What's the difference between the Nano RTC and the Nano SL?
According to the manufacturer, the Nano RTC weighs 1050 g, carries 135 kg and has a roll-top closure for gear inside the tube. The Nano SL is lighter at 830 g and carries 120 kg.
Can you sail with the Nano RTC?
Yes, we tested the inflatable Anfibio AirSail on the Nano RTC. Packrafts sail mainly downwind, as they have no keel.