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JYP replied to the topic Custom Ultralight Packraft options in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 2 months ago

Agreed, it sounds like UltraLight is the way to go for you. I added a few attachment points to mine and its 1050grams so less than 2 pounds. I don’t think a thicker floor would do much for it other than add weight. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link and with the air-holding tubes still mostly made up of UL fabric, that’s where your…[Read more]
JYP commented on the post, Heat Sealing Forms For Sale 1 year, 8 months ago

Seems like a large round log of firewood might have a similar radius. Could that work instead?

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JYP started the topic Lightest 2+ person packraft in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 7 months ago

I looked around and didn’t find this but if it’s been addressed elsewhere I apologise.

Looking for the lightest solution for a family packraft. Something to take everywhere we go in case there’s a nice lake.

I didn’t see an ultralight fabric option for the two person packraft. Anybody knows if that’s doable?

I think you could do it with the…[Read more]
JYP commented on the post, New Ultralight DIY Packraft – Updated 6 years, 1 month ago

Awesome. Very exciting. How can this be leveraged to make a two person boat? Think this fabric can be used with the voyageur template?

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JYP commented on the post, New Ultralight DIY Packraft – Updated 6 years, 1 month ago

Awesome. Very exciting. How can this be leveraged to make a two person boat? Think this fabric can be used with the voyageur template?

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JYP started the topic Backband for front paddler in voyageur in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 5 months ago

I hope this isn’t a repost, I searched but didn’t find anything.

Does anyone know if it’s possible to install a Backband for the front paddler in a voyageur (facing forward)?

In the absence of a DIY option I would probably buy the Alpacka Backband.

The one issue I see is that backbands. Typically have two forward side attachments (no…[Read more]
JYP replied to the topic Multi-person Voyageur Size in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 5 months ago

I’m planning to build a 6′ (72″) voyageur to fit three (including a baby). Just ordered the parts last Friday. Will let you know how it turns out space-wise.
JYP 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

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