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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Very cool design! It looks light and functional, with the easily accessible sit pad and mesh pocket. Thanks for sharing!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Beautiful! And thanks for telling me about the log encounter – I think that’s the first one I’ve heard about, so it’s good to know. Did it damage the seat, too?
One option to patch and reinforce the floor under the seat is to use some of the scrap floor or tube fabric (or inflation bag fabric). It wouldn’t be pretty though. If you use the tube…[Read more]
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Offgrid replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 month, 4 weeks ago
The rafts fit right into my self built and designed Pacific crest Sideloader pack. Built the pack before i knew I was getting into pack rafts. It works perfectly!
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Offgrid replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 month, 4 weeks ago
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</p>A picture of my ultralight raft. Had a great time rafting some of the lakes in the Trinity Alps of California. Unfortunately i did find the tear limit on the bottom. Submerged log with a sharp stob. Now I am waiting for the postal strike to be over so I can order some heavy bottom fabric to reinforce below the seat…[Read more] -
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 2 months ago
How to Buy a Gift Card
If you’d like to give the gift of packrafting to someone special this holiday season but you don’t know exactly what they’d like, consider giving […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Postal Workers Strike 🙁
This is just a quick message to say that Canada Post workers are on strike and all shipping has been suspended. Estimated delivery dates shown on […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Fabric For Sale
It’s been a long time since I sold any bulk fabric in the DIY Packraft shop (five years?!), so this is a bit of an experiment and I’m not sure how […]-
The various options are on this page: https://www.diypackraft.com/shop/
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Interesting project! I am not familiar with those products, so you will have to do some research to figure that out.
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The older V2 packraft instructions are not password protected, and the drybag instructions and the heat sealing instructions will be useful for you too. All of them are under the How-To menu.
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Aussie Andrew replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bot free zone, but have a soft spot for R2D2.
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Aussie Andrew became a registered member 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 months ago
Tim Riddles sent me these photos of his Telkwa with a really creative camouflage pattern, and I thought it was so cool I had to share them here 🙂
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Barkof replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 months ago
Hi, not a bot either.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 months, 1 week ago
After many prototypes, I finally got the thigh straps and back band to a place where I’m happy with them and I’ve incorporated them into the new kits.
Thanks for the inspiration!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 3 months, 1 week ago
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 […]-
Hi Craig, could you clarify which measurements you’re asking for? Like to make the attachment points from scratch, or where to put them?
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Got it. I’ve added them here: https://www.diypackraft.com/back-band-assembly-installation/
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Backband Attach Point How-To
Reclining against a packraft’s rear tubes is comfortable, but for whitewater paddling you’ll want to sit in a more forward and upright position. A […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Slotted Attachment Point Video
In this video I show how to make and install slotted attachment points for attaching webbing, G-clips, shock cord, and other straps to your […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 months ago
Price Reductions!Just a quick post to let you know that as of now, all the DIY Packraft kit prices have been reduced! With everything else in life getting more […]
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 months ago
Thigh Straps Available Now
This video shows how to assemble and install the thigh straps. After many iterations, I’ve come up with a thigh strap design that works well, is […] -
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months, 1 week ago
That’s great, Zach! It sounds like a cool mini-adventure, and just the sort of thing packrafts are great for. Cheers!
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</p>A picture of my ultralight raft. Had a great time rafting some of the lakes in the Trinity Alps of California. Unfortunately i did find the tear limit on the bottom. Submerged log with a sharp stob. Now I am waiting for the postal strike to be over so I can order some heavy bottom fabric to reinforce below the seat…
