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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 days, 5 hours ago
The postal strike ended today – yay!
I’m sure I have a scrap of fabric big enough for you. Send me an email and we can work out it.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 1 week ago
Postal Strike Ended (updated)
Canada Post is back to work now, and all of your orders are on their way to you. Let’s hope there aren’t too many delays as they try to catch up […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 1 week, 4 days ago
FedEx & Purolator Shipping Available
As the Canada Post workers strike drags on, I’m working to add new shipping options to the DIY Packraft shop. FedEx has been working for a while […] -
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Very cool indeed!
I’m glad that the damage wasn’t too bad. If you email me with the dimensions you want, I’ll see if I have a large enough scrap I can set aside for you.
Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Very cool design! It looks light and functional, with the easily accessible sit pad and mesh pocket. Thanks for sharing!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Beautiful! And thanks for telling me about the log encounter – I think that’s the first one I’ve heard about, so it’s good to know. Did it damage the seat, too?
One option to patch and reinforce the floor under the seat is to use some of the scrap floor or tube fabric (or inflation bag fabric). It wouldn’t be pretty though. If you use the tube…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 3 weeks, 5 days ago
How to Buy a Gift Card
If you’d like to give the gift of packrafting to someone special this holiday season but you don’t know exactly what they’d like, consider giving […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 1 month, 1 week ago
Postal Workers Strike 🙁
This is just a quick message to say that Canada Post workers are on strike and all shipping has been suspended. Estimated delivery dates shown on […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 1 month, 1 week ago
Fabric For Sale
It’s been a long time since I sold any bulk fabric in the DIY Packraft shop (five years?!), so this is a bit of an experiment and I’m not sure how […]-
The various options are on this page: https://www.diypackraft.com/shop/
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Interesting project! I am not familiar with those products, so you will have to do some research to figure that out.
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The older V2 packraft instructions are not password protected, and the drybag instructions and the heat sealing instructions will be useful for you too. All of them are under the How-To menu.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Tim Riddles sent me these photos of his Telkwa with a really creative camouflage pattern, and I thought it was so cool I had to share them here 🙂
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 month, 4 weeks ago
After many prototypes, I finally got the thigh straps and back band to a place where I’m happy with them and I’ve incorporated them into the new kits.
Thanks for the inspiration!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Back Band Assembly Instructions
I’m excited to announce that all the standard weight single-person DIY Packraft kits (Skeena, Telkwa, Atlin, etc.) now include parts for making a […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 2 months, 1 week ago
Backband Attach Point How-To
Reclining against a packraft’s rear tubes is comfortable, but for whitewater paddling you’ll want to sit in a more forward and upright position. A […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Slotted Attachment Point Video
In this video I show how to make and install slotted attachment points for attaching webbing, G-clips, shock cord, and other straps to your […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Price Reductions!Just a quick post to let you know that as of now, all the DIY Packraft kit prices have been reduced! With everything else in life getting more […]
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thigh Straps Available Now
This video shows how to assemble and install the thigh straps. After many iterations, I’ve come up with a thigh strap design that works well, is […] -
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 months, 4 weeks ago
That’s great, Zach! It sounds like a cool mini-adventure, and just the sort of thing packrafts are great for. Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Inflation Bag or Electric Pump?
I’ve always used an inflation bag to inflate my packrafts, but I keep seeing people mention that they prefer to use a little portable electric pump, […]-
I use the FlexTailGear ultra-mini air pump. It weighs just 100g and inflates a Skeena raft about 6-8 times per charge. As a bonus, I use it to vacuum the last bit of air out of the raft so it packs tighter in my backpack.
Try holding the electric pump back about 6-12in from the open boston valve and blowing air towards it. The Venturi effect multiplies the amount of air blown into the boat and it fills in about half the time.
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Thanks for the tips, Dwayne – I’ll check it out!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Opie's 2-Person Packraft Build Report
Due to its size, the 2-Person model is the most time-consuming DIY Packraft to build, and the most challenging model for a first-time builder. As you […] -
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Fly and hike and raft in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 months ago
Wow, what an amazing place to paddle! I’m going to add this photo to the product page. And thanks!
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