The modern raft is an inflatable boat, consisting of very durable,
multi-layered, rubberized or vinyl fabrics with several independent air chambers.

The length of rafts varies between 3.5 meters (11 ft) and 6 meters (20 ft), the width varies between 1.8 meters (6 ft) and 2.5 meters (8 ft).

Unlike canoes and kayaks, rafts are much more stable. You can stand in a raft without worrying about it capsizing. Rafts also can hold up to six passengers. Being filled with air, it will not fill with water or go under.

Rafts are very light weight, they can be moved by one person. Some disadvantages of rafts are that it requires at least three people to use and are filled with air so they are prone to deflation without proper maintenance and can be a hassle to refill.

A trip down the river in a raft will usually take about four hours.  It takes longer, but is a lot safer than any other mode of transportation on The Mohican River.