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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 months ago

Hi Larry,

A 1/8″ overlap won’t be a problem, so I recommend centering the piece in the available space without trimming it.

Out of curiosity, which piece is it?

Cheers
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Kit & Plans Construction Questions/Help in the forum Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction 7 years, 10 months ago

Hi Larry,

A 1/8″ overlap won’t be a problem, so I recommend centering the piece in the available space without trimming it.

Out of curiosity, which piece is it?

Cheers
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Kit & Plans Construction Questions/Help in the forum Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction 7 years, 10 months ago

Hi Larry,

A 1/8″ overlap won’t be a problem, so I recommend centering the piece in the available space without trimming it.

Out of curiosity, which piece is it?

Cheers
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic in the forum Chris 7 years, 10 months ago

It’s about 650 km (400 mi), roughly six weeks in total 🙂
Matt (Admin) started the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 months ago

Please post your DIY Packraft kit/plans construction-related questions here (or on the appropriate How-To page!).
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Matt (Admin) started the topic in the forum 7 years, 10 months ago

I have been using the same overnight backpack for… 19 years! I had to think about that. It’s a Gregory, about 70 litres, and it’s very comfortable. It weighs a lot though – maybe 3 kg? I have noticed some ultralight backpacks on the market recently, and I wonder if any of you have experience with them. Are they comfortable? Are they worth the…[Read more]
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 months ago

Hi Larry,

Never fear! Where there is a will, there is a way.

You might be able to re-heat the ends with your iron and coax them apart while they’re hot. If this just makes a mess of things, leave them as-is and you can glue the end of the seam fabric to the outside of the floor. In Step 3 you will add some glue to the inside of this area anyway…[Read more]
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 months ago

Hi Larry,

Never fear! Where there is a will, there is a way.

You might be able to re-heat the ends with your iron and coax them apart while they’re hot. If this just makes a mess of things, leave them as-is and you can glue the end of the seam fabric to the outside of the floor. In Step 3 you will add some glue to the inside of this area anyway…[Read more]
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Kit & Plans Construction Questions/Help in the forum Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction 7 years, 10 months ago

Hi Larry,

Never fear! Where there is a will, there is a way.

You might be able to re-heat the ends with your iron and coax them apart while they’re hot. If this just makes a mess of things, leave them as-is and you can glue the end of the seam fabric to the outside of the floor. In Step 3 you will add some glue to the inside of this area anyway…[Read more]
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Kit & Plans Construction Questions/Help in the forum Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction 7 years, 10 months ago

Hi Larry,

Never fear! Where there is a will, there is a way.

You might be able to re-heat the ends with your iron and coax them apart while they’re hot. If this just makes a mess of things, leave them as-is and you can glue the end of the seam fabric to the outside of the floor. In Step 3 you will add some glue to the inside of this area anyway…[Read more]
Matt (Admin) started the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 months ago

Have you found other sources of materials for making packrafts, like TPU-coated fabric and inflation valves? Maybe you are overseas and the shipping is cheaper from a supplier close to you. Tell us about it, and please review the quality – especially if you have compared it to the stuff I offer.

Of course I want people to purchase things from the…[Read more]
Matt (Admin) started the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 months ago

Have you found other sources of materials for making packrafts, like TPU-coated fabric and inflation valves? Maybe you are overseas and the shipping is cheaper from a supplier close to you. Tell us about it, and please review the quality – especially if you have compared it to the stuff I offer.

Of course I want people to purchase things from…[Read more]
Matt (Admin) started the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 months ago

Please post your DIY Packraft kit/plans construction-related questions here (or on the appropriate How-To page!).

Note: If you wish to reply to a specific comment below, please click the grey “Reply” link above the specific comment you are responding to – then your comment will appear nested below that comment. If you don’t first click the “Re…[Read more]
Matt (Admin) started the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 months ago

Please post your DIY Packraft kit/plans construction-related questions here (or on the appropriate How-To page!).
Matt (Admin) started the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 months ago

Please post your DIY Packraft kit/plans construction-related questions here (or on the appropriate How-To page!).
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Check out the new instructions for installing the TIZIP SuperSeal airtight zipper in your packraft here 🙂
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