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The first orange DIY Packraft
Customer Steve Gurney sent me these great pictures from his first trip in his DIY Packraft Skeena. Steve was one of the first people to order the new orange fabric, and I think it looks Read more…
Packrafts are lightweight inflatable boats that roll up to fit in your backpack, allowing you to hike and paddle to places that would otherwise be inaccessible. Made of durable materials, they are much tougher than pool toys, but much lighter than traditional boats.
If you want a high quality packraft without the high price of a manufactured model, you can save ~80% by making your own using similar materials to those used by the best packraft manufacturers. DIY Packrafts are made with heat-sealable fabric so no sewing and no special skills are required. The unique construction method creates the lightest packrafts on the market, without sacrificing strength. An inexpensive heat sealing iron is the only specialized tool you’ll need.
DIY Packrafts are being made in 35 countries and counting – learn more about making your own packraft here.
The Atlin is a stable platform designed for bikerafting and carrying other large loads.
Lightweight and durable, the expedition-proven flagship DIY Packraft will suit most paddlers in most conditions.
The Telkwa is the world’s first packraft to feature a wrap-around floor that protects the tubes high above the waterline. It’s the toughest and stiffest DIY Packraft, ideal for whitewater paddlers and those who want that extra peace of mind.
The Ultralight is the lightest DIY Packraft, designed for long hikes, lakes, and careful paddling in mild rapids.
Customer Steve Gurney sent me these great pictures from his first trip in his DIY Packraft Skeena. Steve was one of the first people to order the new orange fabric, and I think it looks Read more…
It’s that time of year again! If you’d like to save some money on a DIY Packraft and give to charity at the same time, you can bid on a $200 (CAD) DIY Packraft coupon Read more…
I’m excited to announce that a fabric shipment has arrived with two new colors, orange and green (or pumpkin and sage, if you prefer)! These will be available as tube fabric in all of the Read more…
The DIY Packraft spray decks use flexible plastic tubing to stiffen the rim that the elastic spray skirt fits over (the coaming), and several customers have said that the tubing I supplied with their kit Read more…
As part of my effort to continuously improve the DIY Packraft instructions, I’ve made a new, more comprehensive video about heat sealing. It’s pretty long, but it’s everything you need to know, all in one Read more…
I have just received a new shipment of airtight/waterproof zippers from TIZIP, and this time I ordered some MasterSeal 10 zippers in addition to the SuperSeal zippers I have been using since 2016. Both zippers Read more…