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Here’s an alternative to a Boston valve. Works well with the inflation bag adapter (see my earlier post). Good airflow, and the valve creates an airtight seal. Only weighs 11g.
Cut the top off a carbonated drinks bottle, just below the flange. Sand the bottom flat.
Sandwich between a couple of discs of nylon with TPU coating on both sides, sealing the bottle top to the fabric with Seam Grip, then heat sealing the two discs together.
Add a third disc of the same double sided TPU fabric to the bottom, only bonding part of edge of the disc to the base, to create the valve.
The whole valve can be heat sealed to the TPU surface of the packraft.
In the right position, this also works well as a top up valve. To deflate, place an object (finger/spoon/twig) in the neck of the valve to open the flap.
If constructed well out of durable fabric, this should be a robust and maintenance free valve. Also easy to replace the cap should it go missing!
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