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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 3 months ago
Beautiful!!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago
This is just a heads up that tomorrow will be my last trip to the post office before I leave for my month-long packrafting trip, so today is your last opportunity to purchase a fabric sample pack, valve, etc. […]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat Sealing Que in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 3 months ago
Looks good to me!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic TPU orientation in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 3 months ago
There’s no step in the DIY Packraft kits where that’s required, but in theory you could use a hot air welder.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, July 9: Last Call for Kits 4 years, 3 months ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 3 months ago
Thanks for showing us, Christian! Your packrafts look great and it is good to know about the hot air soldering station – your seams look excellent!
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Packraft Camping Video 4 years, 3 months ago
Thanks, Barry – it’s a Zpacks Arc Blast. I plan to post reviews of all of my gear this fall/winter.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic TPU orientation in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 3 months ago
Sorry for the confusion – I guess I need to make this clearer somewhere (or maybe several somewheres).
The lighter fabrics (e.g. tube fabrics, seam strips, inflation bag fabric) are coated with TPU on one side only, and the woven fabric is exposed on the other side.
The heaver fabrics that are used the in packraft floors are coated with TPU on…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Quick review: New 40D Ripstop Fabric 4 years, 4 months ago
I’m not sure, but regardless, I always recommend purchasing a fabric sample pack so you can compare fabrics directly.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, July 9: Last Call for Kits 4 years, 4 months ago
Sure! I’ll send you an email.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, July 9: Last Call for Kits 4 years, 4 months ago
Thanks, Ken!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago
As mentioned in a previous post, I will be away on a packrafting trip for the month of August and so I will not be processing orders during that time. Because it takes a couple of weeks to make a packraft kit, I […]
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Have a great trip!
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Thanks, Ken!
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Sure! I’ll send you an email.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Packraft Camping Video 4 years, 4 months ago
Thanks! Yeah, I moved away from the city four years ago and I am very happy here 😀
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
Indeed!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago
There are lots of packrafting videos online, but most of them focus on the paddling and don’t show much of the hiking and camping part. I prefer videos that have a bit of a story to them, so I decided to try […]
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I really like that video. Great pictures and good music and I’m with you, I also like this mixture of backpacking, nature and water. You have an awesome backyard!
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Thanks! Yeah, I moved away from the city four years ago and I am very happy here 😀
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Thanks, Barry – it’s a Zpacks Arc Blast. I plan to post reviews of all of my gear this fall/winter.
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Matt (Admin) posted a new activity comment 4 years, 4 months ago
There are more parameters to consider than just denier and TPU thickness, so I would get samples of any fabrics you are considering and then do some heat sealing and destructive testing to see which one performs best relative to your needs… it’s not a simple question, so I can’t give you a definitive answer.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
Welcome to the forum! You might find this post useful: https://www.diypackraft.com/2017/09/08/lightweight-fishing-float-tube/
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, DIY Packraft Closed for ~August 4 years, 4 months ago
Thanks, Christian! I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying the builds! I will be posting lots of info about the route after I’m done, including maps, videos, gear lists, etc.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago
Thanks to everyone who has supported DIY Packraft over the years!
I will be embarking on a solo packrafting expedition for several weeks later this summer. This is the trip I have been dreaming about for many […]
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Wish you a very enjoyable and safe trip. Please tell us more about your route! Would love to do something similiar in the future.
My Twelka and Two-Person packrafts are nearly finished (will post pictures when they are). I love to build these, so I’m eagerly looking forward to order two more kits (Skeena and Ultralight) in september.
Christian
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Thanks, Christian! I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying the builds! I will be posting lots of info about the route after I’m done, including maps, videos, gear lists, etc.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Self bailers: water line and water level? in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
Holes in the floor will lower the waterline somewhat. The amount will depend on a few factors, such as packraft model/size, paddler weight, and weight of gear carried. The best way to find out is to make a small hole in the packraft’s floor (where you plan to place one of the drain holes), load up the packraft with your typical gear, and then sit…[Read more]
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