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alaskastinson replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 2 months ago

Figuring out the attachment and balance for the fat bike. The raft fits easily in the seat bag. paddles on the handle bars. I still had to wear a back pack for the PFD. Next purchase will be an inflatable one.

(Yep, the zipper is on up side down. It seemed OK when it was all apart. Next time…)

A couple laps of the lake,…[Read more]
alaskastinson started the topic Top-Off Tube in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 2 months ago

Here is an easy option for the top off tube.

I made this one out of scrap raft material. I used a 1/2 inch dowel covered in parchment paper. Melted the seam, turned it inside out, then put a thin strip over the seam. It works well, won’t put stress on the valve, and is easy to stash when not in use.

Duncan

Fairbanks, AK
alaskastinson replied to the topic Tips & Tricks in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 5 months ago

Turn it inside out.

I tacked the 3 tube down using the cardboard tunnel, then turned the entire tube inside out and finished the seam. I found this a lot easier than trying to chase bubbles and inspect the seam looking through the tunnel. I thought I had a good seam until I looked it in the daylight and saw all the flaws.

With minimal o…[Read more]
alaskastinson replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 5 months ago

Hello From Fairbanks AK, I just finished my raft!
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