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Anfibio Smash
Packraft paddle for whitewater and touring: stiff, extra-large blades, adjustable length and feathering angle.
What for: The whitewater paddle for a whitewater boat.
Anfibio · Whitewater
Anfibio Revo CL and Revo XL+ review
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For months the Revo accompanied Chris on trips all across Europe: in whitewater in the Alps, on a bushcraft trip in Sweden, 298 km down the Rhine and solo across the Hardangervidda.
In the review we show whether the Revo survived the test unscathed (spoiler: no), how it handles whitewater, how useful the TubeBags are in practice, where its limits are and why the Revo XL+ is perfect for bikerafting. The verdict: small scars, big adventures.
Our videos are in German. On YouTube, most of them are automatically dubbed into English, and some reviews have an English voice-over.
Revo CL durability test, with a review of the Revo XL
Who is it for?
- Whitewater (self-bailer with twin tail)
- Multi-day trips with TubeBags
- Revo XL+: bikerafting and tall paddlers
- Advanced paddlers
Revo CL in the shop* (advertising, external link, opens in a new window)Revo XL+ in the shop* (advertising, external link, opens in a new window)
Technical specs
| Revo CL | Revo XL+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Interior length | 125 cm | 135 cm |
| Interior width | 36 cm | 36 cm |
| Outer dimensions | 239 × 90 cm | 247 × 92 cm |
| Boat weight | 2060 g, 2500 g with TubeBags | 2525 g, 2980 g with TubeBags |
| Packed size | 30 × 20 cm (30 × 25 cm with TubeBags) | 30 × 25 cm (35 × 25 cm with TubeBags) |
| Load capacity | 140 kg | 170 kg |
| Speed | 4.5 km/h | 5 km/h |
| Special features | Self-bailer, TwinTail | Self-bailer, more load capacity |
Recommended gear
This is what we recommend for this boat. What you really need depends on your trips: our gear finder puts together the right list for you.
Life jacket
Hiko Miqmak
Fully whitewater-ready foam buoyancy aid with impact protection and high tear resistance.
What for: A fully whitewater-ready foam buoyancy aid.
Helmet
Hiko Buckaroo V.2
Whitewater helmet with ear protection, around 430 g (size M).
What for: A must in whitewater.
Dry suit
Anfibio PackSuit
Compact dry suit made of light, breathable 3-layer fabric with latex gaskets.
What for: Essential in cold water.
Safety
HMG River Rescue Throw Bag
Lightweight throw bag with a waist pouch for rescue situations.
What for: For safety cover in whitewater, always in a group.
Safety
Palm River Knife
Light folding knife with a serrated edge to cut ropes quickly in an emergency.
What for: For emergencies, to cut through lines.
Safety
Hiko signal whistle
Loud signal whistle for emergencies, belongs on every life jacket.
What for: Belongs on your life jacket.
More videos
Rhine, 298 km in 90 h: verdict and Revo CL review
120 km solo across the Hardangervidda with the Revo CL
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