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Andrew Dutcher commented on the post, Surprise: Another New DIY Packraft Model 5 years, 4 months ago
I’m really interested in this design for a couple river (moderate whitewater) trips. Do you have the interior width (front and rear, since it clearly tapers)? I’m looking at the two smallest sizes. Shifting weight forward for better weight balance (fore/aft) is a pretty standard packraft design (the included seat design does that to some extent),…[Read more]
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Andrew Dutcher replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 2 months ago
Bruce, do you recommend the (reshaped) coverite or the JingdaLeather iron? I see you posted about both. Since the iron performance seems to be the difference between a good and poor quality raft (well, and patience while fabricating), I really want to get an iron that works well. Thanks!
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Andrew Dutcher replied to the topic "long-term" use reports in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 2 months ago
I hear you, and that was my hunch; my concern is that it is hard to get the right tool at a “consumer” price point (if at all), and it seems that most (all?) of the recommended irons are a gamble on their quality; Matt has had some positive experiences with a couple off-the-shelf irons, but it seems like others experiences are all over the board.
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Andrew Dutcher started the topic "long-term" use reports in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 2 months ago
I recently became interested in packrafting, after reading a number of trip reports to some really beautiful, remote locations. I love the concept of diy packraft because I like working with my hands, learning, and saving some cash. Thanks to all for the documentation on this site!
My biggest question as I explore the diy scene is on long term…[Read more]
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Andrew Dutcher replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 2 months ago
Hi. Andrew here. Interested in packrafting, and I like working with my hands, since my work is entirely working with my brain. Plus I always think I can make something better (for me) than what is commercially available, even though I am frequently proven wrong.
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Andrew Dutcher became a registered member 6 years, 2 months ago
