DIY packraft vest – sub 200g

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  • April 16, 2018 at 8:00 am #6061
    eswets
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    I created my own packrafting vest / PFD using the same techniques as described for the inflatable seat. Used 210D material. Pretty pleased with the results. The weight was just below 200g. Pictures on my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eswetssyr/

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    • May 19, 2018 at 9:10 am #6443
      Marcin
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      Hi

      I have two qustions, maybe three:

      – What is buyonancy of that vest? Did you test is?

      – How straps attached? Glues or sewed?

      – Have you got any drawing? Plans?

      Right now I try to make something similar. Have to reduce places in rucksack, and two standard PFD take about 10 liters of volume.

    • April 16, 2018 at 12:38 pm #6067
      Matt (Admin)
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      Very cool! Thanks for posting!

      • May 19, 2018 at 10:06 am #6445
        eswets
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        1. I estimate the air volume to ca 5-6 liters,  so around 50-60N boyancy. The straps are sewn on to a piece of 1000D tpu, sandwiched between the 210D main tpu fabric.

        I am on holiday now, but I can find the plans when I come home.

    • April 16, 2018 at 10:07 am #6066
      eswets
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      Vest - side

    • April 16, 2018 at 10:06 am #6065
      eswets
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      Vest - front

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