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Olle replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 2 months ago
After making a V3 three years ago, last winter I built an ultralight. The experience probably made me a bit quicker and I definitely had fewer leaks after sealing the packraft shut the first time. Also, I found the small squares on the thin material useful getting straight lines with the iron.
Right after finishing I took it to northern Spain for…[Read more] -
Olle replied to the topic Alternative to airtight zipper in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 1 month ago
I’m not planning on buying one myself. In fact I’ll probably order the ultralight kit sometime soon here. Just the sheer joy of making my own raft again after making a V3 last year will be worth it.
I now see the post by Apope in his topic on spray decks on his Rapid Rafts, however and these rafts seem to use the exact same system and have been…[Read more]
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Olle replied to the topic Alternative to airtight zipper in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 2 months ago
The new packraft by Anfibio uses a roll top closure for lugage storage instead of a zipper. They say they use “special technology” and claim there’s no loss of pressure.
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Olle's profile was updated 5 years, 2 months ago
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Olle replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 2 months ago
My first trip with my packraft was a wonderful one. I took it out to northern Norway. Being able to both hike around and paddle in the fjords made for an amazing time!