Esquif - Adirondack 12'

T-FORMEX

At 42 lbs with an open cockpit and a pack canoe hull, this is the solo boat that goes where other boats don't and does it without making you work for the privilege. Rooted in the traditional Adirondack pack canoe design, the Esquif Adirondack is built for paddlers who want to move light, stay nimble, and spend more time exploring than shuttling gear.

The open cockpit sets it apart from recreational kayaks in a meaningful way -- easier access to gear, more comfortable for longer paddles, and far more practical when you have a dog along for the trip. It responds equally well to a single-blade canoe paddle or a double-blade kayak paddle, giving you the flexibility to match your technique to the water conditions. On remote ponds, backcountry rivers, or tucked-away fishing spots, it covers ground efficiently without asking much in return.

T-Formex construction means this canoe is built to outlast the lightweight alternatives. It takes the bumps, scrapes, and abuse of regular use and keeps coming back, season after season. Available in Green, Sand, and Camo.

• Construction: T-Formex
• Hull style: Pack canoe
• Length: 12'
• Width: 31.5"
• Depth: 13"
• Weight: 42 lbs
• Paddle compatibility: Single-blade or double-blade

TFORMEX-LITE

At 37 lbs, this solo canoe is the kind of boat you can actually look forward to car-topping on your own. Rooted in the tradition of classic Adirondack pack canoe design, the Esquif Adirondack is built for paddlers who want to move light and move freely.

The hull is sized for tight rivers, backcountry ponds, and the kind of tucked-away fishing spots that bigger boats simply can't reach. It responds well to both a single-blade canoe paddle and a double-blade kayak paddle, giving you flexibility depending on the water and your paddling style. It tracks efficiently on open water and stays manoeuvrable when things get technical.

T-Formex Lite is Esquif's thoughtful answer to the question of weight versus durability. Rather than thinning the material across the board, Esquif re-engineered where the material is placed in each specific hull. The result is a genuinely lightweight solo canoe that still carries the quality and longevity you'd expect from a Quebec-built T-Formex boat. For paddlers who don't need the bombproof resilience of standard T-Formex, this is a smart and capable alternative.

• Length: 12'
• Width: 31.5"
• Depth: 13"
• Weight: 17 kg (37 lbs)
• Material: T-Formex Lite
• Paddle compatibility: Single-blade or double-blade
• Best use: Flatwater, rivers, fishing, backcountry exploration