Tariffs on DIY Packrafts?
Just a quick note for those wondering if the new US taxes on imported goods (tariffs) will affect their DIY Packraft purchase. The short answer is no. I do not collect a tax when you 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 more careful paddling in milder rapids than the other DIY Packrafts.
Just a quick note for those wondering if the new US taxes on imported goods (tariffs) will affect their DIY Packraft purchase. The short answer is no. I do not collect a tax when you Read more…
To accommodate the back bands and thigh straps that are now included with the Atlin, Skeena, and Telkwa packraft kits, I’ve added a new option to the spray deck kits. If you choose a “Whitewater” Read more…
If you like the idea of having a spray deck on your packraft – but only sometimes – then you should definitely check out the clever design by DIY Packraft maker Muriel Chahine, who carefully Read more…
Michael from Hamburg, Germany, emailed to show me how he cleverly modified his heat sealing iron by replacing the rounded aluminum foot with interchangeable feet he fabricated out of scrap aluminum. Well done, Michael! This Read more…
I’ll admit I was skeptical when forum member @oldcanuck first emailed to say he was planning to try powering his fabric welding iron the old-fashioned way, using his wood stove. He assured me that there’s Read more…
Canada Post is back to work now, and all of your orders are on their way to you. Let’s hope there aren’t too many delays as they try to catch up during the busiest time Read more…