Back Band Assembly Instructions

I’m excited to announce that all the standard weight single-person DIY Packraft kits (Skeena, Telkwa, Atlin, etc.) now include parts for making a back band.

Compared to a simple backrest cushion, a back band moves your seating position forward to better balance the packraft, and it also helps you sit upright in a more powerful paddling position. These things are especially helpful for whitewater paddling.

This new back band can also be used as a simple backrest when you want to relax – just loosen the straps and lean it up against the packraft’s rear tubes. It can be used as a camping pillow, too!

I’m someone who needs a lot of back support, so I tried many different back band prototypes before settling on this one, and this is the most comfortable one I came up with. It’s also one of the simplest to make.

All the instructions for making and installing the back band/backrest are posted here.