Esquif Adirondack Lite Canoe
- 12.0 ft length
- 400 lbs max capacity
- Solo hull
- Built for Fishing, Recreation
Esquif Adirondack Lite Canoe
T-Formex Lite: nearly indestructible, remarkably light
Built from the revolutionary T-Formex Lite material, the Adirondack delivers the abrasion resistance and durability paddlers expect while keeping the boat light enough to carry solo. The shallow-arch hull provides confident initial stability on flatwater and easy lakes.
- T-Formex Lite hull construction
- Shallow arch hull shape for stability
- 3.8 cm of rocker at bow and stern for maneuverability
Just 38 lbs — built for the trail to the put-in
At 12 feet and only 38 pounds, the Adirondack is easy to lift overhead and carry to remote launches that take a little more effort to reach. It is the kind of solo canoe you will actually take out, again and again.
- 12' length, 38 lb weight
- Easy solo lift and portage
- Vinyl gunwales keep weight down
Room for you, your gear, and a small companion
Modeled on the traditional Adirondack pack canoes, the open cockpit and webbed seat keep you comfortable for the long haul. With a 400 lb capacity there is room for fishing tackle, overnight gear, or a smaller paddling companion.
- 400 lb (181 kg) maximum capacity
- Webbed seat for all-day comfort
- Open-cockpit pack canoe layout
Single or double blade — paddle it your way
The Adirondack is equally at home with a traditional single canoe paddle or a double-bladed kayak paddle, making it both efficient and maneuverable. An award-winning, bestselling design built for touring and backcountry adventures.
- Works with single canoe or double kayak paddle
- Efficient and maneuverable solo handling
- Paddling Magazine Industry Awards Best Canoe winner
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See how the Esquif Adirondack Lite Canoe stacks up against similar models we carry.
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| Price | $1,469.00 | $2,390.00 | $3,099.00 |
| Length | 12.0 ft | 10.0 ft | 13.0 ft |
| Weight | 38 lbs | 18 lbs | 24 lbs |
| Max capacity | 400 lbs | — | — |
| Hull | Solo | Solo | — |
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Full specifications
- Length
- 12' (365.76 cm)
- Width
- 31.5 in (80 cm)
- Center Depth
- 13 in
- Weight
- 38 lbs (17.2 kg)
- Maximum Capacity
- 400 lbs (181 kg)
- Hull Material
- T-Formex Lite
- Hull Shape
- Shallow Arch
- Rocker
- 3.8 cm at bow and stern
- Gunwale
- Vinyl
- Seat
- Webbed
- Configuration
- Solo pack canoe
- Best For
- Touring & backcountry
Everything you need to launch day one
About this canoe
📞 Call 1-800-442-4837 for shipping information and cost.
The Esquif Adirondack Lite is designed in the tradition of classic Adirondack pack canoes — small, lightweight, and built for solo adventures. Made from T-Formex Lite, it's virtually indestructible and will outlast most lightweight boats on the market. Paddle it with a traditional canoe paddle or a double-bladed kayak paddle; the open cockpit makes it more comfortable than a recreational kayak, especially when accessing gear or paddling with pets. Whether you're exploring remote ponds and rivers or sneaking into a secret fishing hole, the Adirondack Lite offers years of adventure without breaking your back on the way home.
Key Features
- T-Formex Lite construction — revolutionary material; extremely durable and lightweight
- Traditional pack canoe hull — efficient, maneuverable, and open cockpit design
- Paddle-compatible — works with both single-blade canoe and double-blade kayak paddles
- Open cockpit — more comfortable than a kayak; easy gear access and pet-friendly
- Car-toppable — easy to load and transport solo
- Available Colors: Orange, Blue, Green, Tan, Olive
Specifications
- Construction: T-Formex Lite
- Style: Pack Canoe Hull
- Length: 12'
- Width: 31.5"
- Depth: 13"
- Weight: 36 lbs
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