unnamedpeaks

unnamedpeaks replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 7 months ago

Finished my UL Packraft

unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Internal Drybag Connector in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 10 months ago

Ohhh, of course! The last time I looked in a raft it was the Alpacka, which has no exposed TPU inside. I forgot about that. That’s easy!

unnamedpeaks started the topic Internal Drybag Connector in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 10 months ago

I want to install clips inside the packraft for attaching dry bags. How would you recommend I do this? What about the tab type connector coming out of the floor seam? Or would it be better to glue in a pouch. Can’t just iron on on inside of the boat….

unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 10 months ago

Is the 190 GMS material any stronger than the 115, or is it just double coated? Because it ripped surprisingly easily when making the UL boat, it seems less tear resistant than 30 denier silnylon. But I don’t know if it’s heaver material and maybe stronger in terms of puncture resistance?

unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 11 months ago

I have always been confused by how this works on your website.

unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 11 months ago

Matt,

Well, you have said that the boat should hold air overnight. I am finding that once I temper up the boat, it loses that nice pressure within about 10 minutes, and overnight sags noticeably.

I found (or maybe created?) some more spots today by painting it with the soap and then taking it in a hot shower. As the air expanded I saw some…[Read more]

unnamedpeaks replied 4 years, 11 months ago

When you say the boat should hold air overnight, what does this mean? It’s not holding pressure. It’s not deflating into a pile. At this point painting the raft with soap is becoming a daily ritual lol. Just how air tight are people getting their boats? I guess I could blow up my new alpacka as well and leave them both out overnight and see how…[Read more]
- unnamedpeaks replied 4 years, 11 months ago
  
  So, yes the Alpacka holds air..I now have a reference point for how firm a boat will be next day if it’s airtight. I’m at a loss. Cant find any more leaks and not sure what to try next

unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 11 months ago

Matt,

I am discouraged! I did this and did identify some pinhole leaks that were not on seams. I patched them with aquaseal, but the boat still isn’t holding pressure. At this point I have painted every square inch with 1/2 dish soap 1/2 water 3 different times and I can’t identify any leaks, but the boat is still losing air.

I also covered the…[Read more]

unnamedpeaks replied to the topic DIY Donut in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 11 months ago

So, I have a friend who is going to model a version of the Aire Rocketbomb, but a hexagon instead of a octagon for easier assembly. I will be ordering some material and making a test version this winter. I will share plans.

A tube is a really fun thing to bring on a backpacking trip. In early season I have had amazing times snow tubing, and…[Read more]

unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 11 months ago

Yes, that was a helpful tip. I found areas on the fabric. It’s a lot of painting the raft with soap lol.

Do you find that the UL raft easily springs more small pinhole leaks, or that once you get it sealed up after assembly that it’s withstands use pretty well?

unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 11 months ago

I am having trouble finding leaks. I made UL raft, and took it for a test paddle, it’s great. I found two small leaks and plugged with aquaseal. But it’s still leaking and I can’t figure out from where. I painted on 1/2 dish soap 1/2 water.

Any ideas?

unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Finished my V3! in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 11 months ago

Can you share pics and a plan for the dual D ring attachment you made for the back band and thigh straps to connect to?

unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Packrafting Helmets in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 11 months ago

They just opened a Decathlon in SF, I can’t wait to go there. I’ll check this out and report back.

unnamedpeaks replied to the topic 2 Chamber modification in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 11 months ago

David, how did your dual chamber build go?

unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Seat Tie-in tabs in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 11 months ago

Has this become a standard part of the plan for the v4 boats? Or is there another method for keeping the seat in place?

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