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#8 on this list
New Trick 12
Hornbeck Boats
Adirondack pack canoe at 16 pounds. The lightest real boat here.
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#9 on this list
Tripper S
Clipper
British Columbia craftsmanship in a high-volume expedition tandem for northern rivers.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | New Trick 12 | Tripper S |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Hornbeck Boats | — |
| Model | New Trick 12 | — |
| Type | Adirondack Pack Canoe | Tandem Expedition Canoe |
| Length | 12 feet | — |
| Weight | 16 pounds | — |
| Paddler Type | Solo | — |
| Manufacturer | — | Clipper Canoes |
| Capacity | — | High-Volume |
| Intended Use | — | Northern Rivers, Heavy Loads |
| Origin | — | British Columbia, Canada |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
New Trick 12
- Unmatched ultralight weight, making portages effortless
- Excellent for solo paddling and accessing remote waters
- Surprisingly good tracking and maneuverability for its class
- High-quality composite construction for durability
- Exceptional ease of transport and car-topping
- Higher cost due to specialized materials and craftsmanship
- Limited capacity for gear compared to heavier canoes
- Less stable in rough water or high winds than wider boats
- Not designed for tandem use or heavy loads
Tripper S
- Exceptional stability, even when heavily loaded
- Massive carrying capacity for extended expeditions
- Robust construction designed for challenging conditions
- Reliable tracking across open water and moderate currents
- High freeboard keeps gear dry in waves
- Heavy and requires effort for portages
- Not built for speed or quick maneuverability
- Large size can be cumbersome for transport and storage
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