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I get a lot of emails from people with questions, tips, pictures, and requests, and for some time now I’ve been thinking I should add a forum or social networking platform to the website so others can benefit […]
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  Thanks, Jeremy! We live in a beautiful part of the world, and the best way to see it is from the water 🙂
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Matt (Admin) created the group DIY Packrafters 7 years, 11 months ago
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 7 years, 11 months ago

As many of you have noticed, the new Version 2 plans and DIY Packraft Kit instructions are complete, including videos, text, and pictures. You can find them in the How-To menu above. Here’s the packraft I […]
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years ago

New How-To Video I’ve just uploaded the latest how-to video. Text+picture instructions are posted here 🙂
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years ago

I have just uploaded this second instruction video for the kits and V2 plans. Enjoy!

Text+picture instructions are posted here.
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years ago

This heat sealing iron arrived in my mailbox today, and I’m really happy with it! Click here to read my review.

Note: This is a post from 2016. See the current iron recommendations here.
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years ago

Here’s the newest how-to video – I’ve posted text+pictures instructions here 🙂
Matt (Admin) commented on the post, "Whitewater" Packrafting – Just for Fun 8 years ago

No damage at all! The TPU is nice and slippery on snow.
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years ago

I did it! I’m offering exactly the same zippers available in the best manufactured packrafts, at a fraction of the cost.

In order to get them at a decent price, I had to purchase a large quantity (the story of […]
- Matt (Admin) replied 7 years, 8 months ago
  
  Hi David, I currently just have one size (20″), which might not be long enough for you. Thanks, Matt
Matt (Admin) commented on the post, DIY Heat Sealing Iron 8 years ago

Thanks for the link! I just ordered one (the Clover Mini II) to try it out, and I will report back when it arrives. The tip in my latest video is one I made out of 1/2″ square aluminum bar and it works well, but […]
Matt (Admin) commented on the post, "Whitewater" Packrafting – Just for Fun 8 years ago

Haha!
Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Video Showing How Plans & Kits Work 8 years ago

Hi Jason,

Yes, the zippers should be in the Shop before the end of the year. I’ll be working on a self-bailing floor too… stay tuned!

Cheers,

Matt
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years ago

After hiking up our local ski hill yesterday, Nikki and I were rewarded with an exciting ride down!
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years ago

I just uploaded this video, in which I show the first steps in constructing a DIY Packraft from a kit. The same procedure is used for the new (Version 2) plans, after cutting out the shapes from the fabric. […]
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