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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 5 months ago
Beautiful!!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 years, 5 months ago
This is just a heads up that tomorrow will be my last trip to the post office before I leave for my month-long packrafting trip, so today is your last opportunity to purchase a fabric sample pack, valve, etc. […]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat Sealing Que in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 5 months ago
Looks good to me!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic TPU orientation in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 5 months ago
There’s no step in the DIY Packraft kits where that’s required, but in theory you could use a hot air welder.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 5 months ago
Thanks for showing us, Christian! Your packrafts look great and it is good to know about the hot air soldering station – your seams look excellent!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic TPU orientation in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 5 months ago
Sorry for the confusion – I guess I need to make this clearer somewhere (or maybe several somewheres).
The lighter fabrics (e.g. tube fabrics, seam strips, inflation bag fabric) are coated with TPU on one side only, and the woven fabric is exposed on the other side.
The heaver fabrics that are used the in packraft floors are coated with TPU on…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 years, 5 months ago
As mentioned in a previous post, I will be away on a packrafting trip for the month of August and so I will not be processing orders during that time. Because it takes a couple of weeks to make a packraft kit, I […]
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Have a great trip!
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Thanks, Ken!
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Sure! I’ll send you an email.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 5 months ago
Indeed!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 years, 5 months ago
There are lots of packrafting videos online, but most of them focus on the paddling and don’t show much of the hiking and camping part. I prefer videos that have a bit of a story to them, so I decided to try […]
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I really like that video. Great pictures and good music and I’m with you, I also like this mixture of backpacking, nature and water. You have an awesome backyard!
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Thanks! Yeah, I moved away from the city four years ago and I am very happy here 😀
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Thanks, Barry – it’s a Zpacks Arc Blast. I plan to post reviews of all of my gear this fall/winter.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 6 months ago
Welcome to the forum! You might find this post useful: https://www.diypackraft.com/2017/09/08/lightweight-fishing-float-tube/
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 years, 6 months ago
Thanks to everyone who has supported DIY Packraft over the years!
I will be embarking on a solo packrafting expedition for several weeks later this summer. This is the trip I have been dreaming about for many […]
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Wish you a very enjoyable and safe trip. Please tell us more about your route! Would love to do something similiar in the future.
My Twelka and Two-Person packrafts are nearly finished (will post pictures when they are). I love to build these, so I’m eagerly looking forward to order two more kits (Skeena and Ultralight) in september.
Christian
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Thanks, Christian! I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying the builds! I will be posting lots of info about the route after I’m done, including maps, videos, gear lists, etc.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Self bailers: water line and water level? in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 6 months ago
Holes in the floor will lower the waterline somewhat. The amount will depend on a few factors, such as packraft model/size, paddler weight, and weight of gear carried. The best way to find out is to make a small hole in the packraft’s floor (where you plan to place one of the drain holes), load up the packraft with your typical gear, and then sit…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 6 months ago
Since the start of the pandemic, I have noticed it is taking much longer for Aliexpress parcels to arrive from China… hopefully this will improve as countries recover.
I’m not sure if this ships from the UK or China, but this appears to be the same type of leather iron, here on Amazon UK:…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 6 months ago
Beautiful!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 7 months ago
I saw your valve order – I will see what I can do 🙂
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Lightest 2+ person packraft in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 7 months ago
Unfortunately I don’t offer an ultralight version of the 2-Person packraft because I don’t think it would be strong enough… the standard weight 2-Person kit is already quite light compared to any other comparable boat. Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 years, 7 months ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Transportation and storage in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 7 months ago
It sounds like your storage method is a good one! Your question inspired me to make a video showing how I fold and roll packrafts, and I’ve posted it here: https://www.diypackraft.com/construction/how-to/pack-carry-and-store-a-packraft/
Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Aaron – your welds look good, and it sounds like they are holding just fine. I usually see some variation in the transparency of the welds (especially in the yellow and red fabrics), so that’s nothing to worry about. Do try to use the roller to squeeze out the air bubbles, but they look fine.
I’m going to answer the other part of your question…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 years, 7 months ago
After Pilotpeat posted a question in the forum about packrafting paddles, I decided to make a permanent page to address the subject in the FAQ. Here’s the paddle page.
I also received an email from Kait P. […]
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Hi Chad, I checked the link but I can’t find any information about paddle specs, prices, or how to order…
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