Esquif - Pocket Canyon LITE - Mango

A compact tandem that pulls double duty as a whitewater playboat and a capable river runner is a genuinely useful thing to have in the garage. The Pocket Canyon is built for paddlers who want real whitewater performance without committing to a full-sized tripping canoe every time they head out.

The flared hull sheds water in choppy conditions and keeps the ride dry when the waves stack up. Rockered ends and a progressive chine work together to give the boat a stable, predictable carving edge that makes eddy catches feel confident rather than lucky. At 49 lbs in T-Formex Lite, it's light enough to manage at the put-in and responsive enough to reward technical paddling on moving water.

This is a canoe for paddlers who want to sharpen their river skills, run exciting day features, or sneak away for a short wilderness trip without the overhead of a longer, heavier boat. It won't replace a dedicated expedition canoe, but for day trips and quick getaways on Class II and III water, it covers a lot of ground.

• Construction: T-Formex Lite
• Hull shape: Shallow arch
• Length: 14'6" (4.42 m)
• Width: 34.5" (87.6 cm)
• Depth: 16" (40.6 cm)
• Rocker: 4" (10.2 cm) bow and stern
• Weight: 49 lbs (22.2 kg)
• Carrying capacity: 750 lbs (340.2 kg)
• Gunwales: Vinyl (wood trim on custom orders)
• Colour: Orange
• Seats: Ash and straps
• Includes: Hollow yoke