Supreme x Advanced Elements Packlite Kayak
The original behind the Supreme x Advanced Elements Packlite Kayak is the Advanced Elements PackLite Kayak — $350 retail vs Supreme's $498.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Advanced Elements PackLite is an 8-foot inflatable packraft-style kayak built around a PVC tarpaulin hull with a welded inflatable floor and preformed bow and stern panels for tracking, packing down to about 4 lbs in an included carry bag and inflating with a hand pump. Advanced Elements was founded in 1999 in Benicia, California and has specialized in portable inflatable and folding watercraft since launch, selling the PackLite direct and through outdoor retailers for around $299. The SS18 Supreme collab version is the same hull with box logo branding on the deck and a co-branded carry bag, retailing at $498 on drop day.
About Advanced Elements
Advanced Elements is an American inflatable kayak manufacturer founded in 2001 in Benicia, California. The company produces portable paddlecraft that combine inflatable chambers with rigid aluminum ribs, a hybrid construction it markets as its patented built-in-rib technology for improved tracking and hull rigidity. Its core lineup includes the AdvancedFrame single kayak, the AirFusion series, and the Packlite ultralight models, designed to fit in a duffel-sized bag and pack down for travel or storage in small apartments. Supreme collaborated with Advanced Elements on a co-branded AdvancedFrame inflatable kayak for SS22.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $498 |
|---|---|
| Advanced Elements retail | $350 |
| Hype tax | +42% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Advanced Elements Packlite Kayak just the regular PackLite Kayak?
The Supreme x Advanced Elements Packlite Kayak, released in Spring/Summer 2018, is based on the Advanced Elements PackLite Kayak. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Advanced Elements PackLite Kayak is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Advanced Elements PackLite Kayak than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $498 for the Supreme x Advanced Elements Packlite Kayak; the Advanced Elements PackLite Kayak retails for $350. That's a 42% markup — buying the original saves you $148, or 30% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Advanced Elements PackLite Kayak?
You can buy the Advanced Elements PackLite Kayak from Amazon. Retail price is $350. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
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