Ultraleicht-Packraft.deAnfibio Nano XL: specs, experience and videos
The Nano XL is the bigger version with more interior space and higher load capacity. According to the manufacturer, an extra 190 g gets you 20 cm more interior space plus fin mounts at the front and back.
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The manufacturer calls the boat “Nano RTC XL”: it's the XL size of the Nano RTC, with the same roll-top closure and the same material.
Overview
We've paddled the Nano SL and Nano RTC since 2020, both bought ourselves. The Nano XL is the bigger version of the Nano RTC, and our long-term test video also shows the RTC XL. Here you'll find the manufacturer's data and the comparison with the smaller Nanos.
Technical specs
| Length (outside) | 225–250 cm |
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| Length (inside) | 140 cm |
| Width (outside) | 87 cm |
| Width (inside) | 34 cm |
| Tube diameter | 26 cm |
| Weight (boat) | 1240 g |
| Seat weight (removable) | 130–250 g (manufacturer data for all versions) |
| Packed size | 25 × 15 cm |
| Material | 210 denier nylon (the same on all Nanos) |
| Load capacity | 155 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- 20 cm more interior space than the standard size, according to the manufacturer
- Higher load capacity according to the manufacturer: 155 kg
- Fin mounts at the front and back (manufacturer data)
- Still very light at 1240 g boat weight according to the manufacturer
- Same material and same roll-top closure as the Nano RTC
Cons
- 190 g heavier and a bigger packed size (25 × 15 cm) than the standard size (manufacturer data)
- According to the manufacturer, mainly intended for still and gently flowing water
- Speed of 3–4 km/h according to the manufacturer
- If you fit well into 120 cm interior length, the standard RTC saves you 190 g and some packed size
Who is it for?
Going by its specs, the XL is aimed at anyone who needs more space in the boat or more load capacity, for example taller people or those with more gear. Anfibio doesn't state a fixed height limit. Leg length is what matters most: the standard size has 120 cm interior length, the XL 140 cm. If you're unsure, you can try both sizes with us in Jülich, Germany, by appointment (see contact).
Videos about the Nano XL
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How heavy is the Nano XL?
According to Anfibio, the boat weighs 1240 g, plus the removable seat at 130–250 g.
How much load capacity does the Nano XL have?
The manufacturer states a load capacity of 155 kg.
What's the packed size of the Nano XL?
According to Anfibio, 25 × 15 cm.
Is the Nano XL the same as the Nano RTC XL?
Yes. The manufacturer calls it “Nano RTC XL”, the XL size of the Nano RTC with 140 instead of 120 cm interior length.
From what height do I need the Nano XL?
Anfibio doesn't give a fixed limit. Leg length is what matters most. The safest option is to try it, for example with us in Jülich, Germany, by appointment.