Ultraleicht-Packraft.deNano SL, Nano XL or Nano RTC: which packraft is right for you?
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Nano SL and Nano RTC on a day trip in Germany
Anfibio's Nano family stands for extremely light packrafts. But which model suits which use? We sum up what the manufacturer says and add our own experience.
The key differences
- Nano RTC: boat with a roll-top closure (RollTopClosure), 1050 g and 135 kg load capacity according to the manufacturer.
- Nano XL: according to the manufacturer 190 g heavier (1240 g), 20 cm more interior space, 155 kg load capacity, fin mounts at the front and back.
- Nano SL: the minimalist model, 830 g, 20 × 15 cm packed size and 120 kg load capacity according to the manufacturer.
You'll find all values in detail in the comparison. Source: Anfibio Packrafting Store and Nano SL manufacturer page, retrieved 13 Nov 2026.
Which model for which use?
If you mainly want to save weight and packed size, look at the Nano SL (830 g according to the manufacturer) or, with a roll-top closure, the standard-size Nano RTC (1050 g). If you need more space in the boat or more load capacity, look at the XL size. According to the manufacturer, the main use is on still and gently flowing water. We've paddled a Nano SL and a Nano RTC ourselves since 2020 and often travel as a pair: with the extra-light SL and the RTC, whose tube can hold gear.
Our verdict
There's no single best Nano. The Nano SL is the choice when weight and packed size are everything. The Nano RTC weighs around 220 g more, but takes gear inside the tube and carries more. The Nano XL is worth it if you need more legroom or load capacity.
We bought both our Nanos ourselves in 2020, and six years later we're still out with them. If you're not sure which model suits you: by appointment you can try the boats with us in Jülich, Germany (see contact).
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