I own a white Clipper Packer, and it is a dream to paddle! On the lake, on the river.... wherever I want to go, the Packer gets me there with ease. My boat is only 38 pounds in glass and I could pack it on my back up a mountain side if I needed to!
The low profile keeps the canoe from weathercocking all but in the roughest conditions, and although the shallow hull-design isn't specifically appropriate for true white-water, I have a blast on my local class 2 river riding over all but the biggest wave trains thanks to the Packer's moderate rocker.
I have my Packer equipped with Clipper's standard tractor-style bucket seat and adjustable footbrace and it makes all the difference on the water. at 14 feet, the packer gets up to speed quick, and the subtle tumblehome makes paddling with either a single or double-bladed paddle very easy for a smaller paddler like myself.
I love my Packer and I would recommend to anyone looking for an especially manageable canoe (or kayak) with versatility and performance. It's a far-cry lighter than any kayak in it's class for the price, and so much more fun!