Grabner Escape 1

The Grabner Escape 1 comes as standard with a comfortable inflatable seat, an adjustable foot brace, and four cross braces that add stiffness and help maintain a precise hull shape. In addition, the package includes a repair kit for minor damage, a valve wrench, and an overpressure adapter. This equipment ensures you are well prepared for safe use of the kayak and capable of carrying out basic maintenance when required.

Alongside essential gear such as a paddle, air pump, and personal flotation device, we also recommend equipping the Grabner Escape 1 with additional D-rings. These make it easy to secure items like a kayak trolley or other pieces of equipment directly to the boat, keeping everything accessible and well organised—especially useful during portages or longer trips.

The Escape 1 truly reaches its full potential when paired with a rudder system. It allows for more precise steering, noticeably improves straight-line tracking, and makes the slim touring kayak far more comfortable to control on long distances or in windy conditions.

With a suitable air pump, the Grabner Escape 1 can be fully set up in a short amount of time. The kayak features three separate air chambers – one floor chamber and two side chambers – each inflated to 0.3 bar. This straightforward setup ensures you are ready to launch quickly, allowing the sporty touring kayak to be used with minimal effort and preparation.

The Grabner Escape 1 is designed as a single-person kayak and is aimed at slim, performance-oriented paddlers. Despite its compact seating position, it offers an exceptional amount of storage space, making multi-day tours easily achievable. This combination makes the Escape 1 an excellent choice for paddlers looking for a fast, efficient inflatable touring kayak with impressive cargo capacity.

The Grabner Escape 1 is designed for whitewater up to Class III, making it a solid choice for gently moving rivers. Even in splashy sections, this touring-oriented inflatable kayak remains composed and easy to control, offering predictable handling and a reassuring level of stability on the water.

The Grabner Escape 1 is built from extremely durable 1100 dtex EPDM rubber, a premium material known for outstanding abrasion resistance, UV stability, and long-term durability. Its vulcanized construction provides excellent shape retention, which is a clear advantage on longer tours and during more dynamic, sporty paddling.

Thanks to its enclosed design, the Escape 1 is well protected against spray, impacts, and mechanical stress. Even with intensive use over long distances or along rocky shorelines, the kayak remains reliably airtight. Combined with Grabner’s excellent availability of spare parts, the Escape 1 can be easily maintained and kept in top condition for many years of use.

Despite its sporty design, the Grabner Escape 1 packs down to a compact size. The flexible EPDM rubber folds neatly, allowing the kayak to take up surprisingly little space in its transport bag. Weighing 22 kg, it remains manageable and can be comfortably carried by one person, making it well suited for solo paddlers.

After a tour, the material dries quickly, so the Escape 1 can be packed away without delay. It fits into the boot of many larger cars and is an excellent choice for travel, training sessions, and multi-day tours where mobility and hassle-free transport are key.