Esquif - Canyon LITE

A 1,000 lb payload and 61 lbs on the portage trail -- the Canyon Lite is an expedition canoe that refuses to make you choose between capacity and weight. Built for paddlers who want to run serious whitewater on multi-day river trips without dragging a heavy boat over every carry.

The high bows and thoughtfully distributed volume keep this canoe dry through turbulent rapids, which matters enormously when your sleeping bag and food supply are packed inside. The shallow arch hull and 4.5 inches of rocker give it the agility to read and respond to technical whitewater, while the overall dimensions keep it tracking purposefully on the flatwater sections in between. At 16'5" it's a capable tandem that handles like a shorter boat when the river demands it.

T-Formex Lite brings meaningful weight savings over standard T-Formex without sacrificing the structural integrity you need on a serious Canadian river expedition. Ash seats with straps and a hollow yoke come standard, with wood gunwales available for those who want the traditional finish on a thoroughly modern canoe.

• Construction: T-Formex Lite
• Hull shape: Shallow arch
• Length: 16'5" (5.02 m)
• Width: 35" (88.9 cm)
• Depth: 15.5" (39.4 cm)
• Rocker: 4.5" (11.4 cm) bow and stern
• Weight: 61 lbs (28 kg)
• Carrying capacity: 1,000 lbs (455 kg)
• Gunwales: Vinyl (wood trim optional)
• Colour: Orange
• Seats: Ash and straps
• Includes: Hollow yoke and 3/4" bar