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Tommy Engebretsen became a registered member 9 years, 3 months ago

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Jaahan started the topic Packrafting with my dog in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 3 months ago

Anyone here have any experience with packrafting with dogs?

I’m 1.83 m (6 ft) tall and have a 23 kg (51 lbs) alaskanhusky that I go hiking with. Measured my legs as instructed, and I end up at about 1.25 m (4 ft 1″)

If I order a large kit with a zipper and put my 20-40 kg of gear inside the raft itself and my empty backpack in the raft with me a…[Read more]
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Mike Monsos became a registered member 9 years, 3 months ago

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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 3 months ago

Hi James, @jameslthomson,

Sorry for the delayed response – I didn’t have internet access for a couple days.

Don’t worry – a 1 cm misalignment at the ends of a seam isn’t a big deal, and it’s not worth trying to re-seal the seam. At worst, you might have a small wrinkle near that corner.

You can either leave it the way it is or trim the…[Read more]
James replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 3 months ago

a question about joining tube pieces together (step 2). What is the tolerance for the corners lining up of two pieces that have been joined together? In spite of my best efforts i still have about a 1 cm difference between the two. Do I have to redo the seam?
Timotheus Steiner became a registered member 9 years, 3 months ago

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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 3 months ago

Have a look at this beautiful 5-piece DIY carbon fiber packraft paddle made by Andreas H. – pretty good for a first attempt, I’d say!
It’s made from 20×18 and 18×16 millimeter carbon fiber tubing and 1 mm carbon […]
- maximumplaid replied 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  Looks really good!
- Lyn St George replied 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  Congratulations Andreas, a beautiful piece of work there!
- Andreas Hergenhan replied 9 years, 2 months ago
  
  material in germany :
  r und g faserverbundwerkstoffe
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic An improved tie down in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 3 months ago

I don’t have a sewing machine, so I’m inclined to try Bruce’s tie-downs – I saw your test video @brucecampbell and the strength vs. weight is very impressive! Thanks for posting. (I’m in the middle of moving house, so haven’t posted your report yet.)
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic sprayskirt and cockpit in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 3 months ago

Hi Loren @lorenjl,

Sorry for the slow response – I’m in the middle of moving to a new house, so my internet access is limited!

You can check out some pictures of my spray deck here – I should have plans and materials available soon, for the deck and a spray skirt as well 🙂

Cheers!
Loren started the topic sprayskirt and cockpit in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 3 months ago

Hi,

Really love the designs and the way you’re making this available for the masses of us DIY’ers that are willing to put in some of our own effort in exchange for paying dearly at the store!

I wondered if you have any sprayskirt and cockpit designs in the works?
Steven replied to the topic An improved tie down in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 3 months ago

Those look awesome, great work! The stitching makes it stronger im sure, plus it looks legit.
OlympicMtnBoy replied to the topic An improved tie down in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 3 months ago

A few more pics of our diy patches. They were a bit hard to get to seal right, you have to work both front and back well, but I think they look good and seem pretty strong. About 3.5 inches in diameter.
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 3 months ago

I’ve posted some guidelines here for people who would like to make an inflatable floor. My standard video+picture instructions aren’t up yet because I’m in the middle of moving to a new house, so if you have […]
Steven replied to the topic An improved tie down in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 3 months ago

Well someone just directed me to the alpacka page that has their tie downs and strap plates. I think these are the way to go if you aren’t up for making your own. I’m still up in the air as to whether I’ll tackle making my own.
Steven replied to the topic An improved tie down in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 3 months ago

Or this one?

http://www.nrs.com/product/16305/nrs-packraft-1-loop-urethane-patch
Steven replied to the topic An improved tie down in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 3 months ago

I’m not quite sure what I’ll do for tie downs once I get to the step (method, etc). Just a quick question… Stumbled upon this web page: http://www.stitchesnstuff91.com/dringsandhandles.html

Anyone think any of these type of premade rings/tiedowns would work?

Thanks for the input!

Steve
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 3 months ago

Check out the new top-up valves now in stock in the DIY Packraft shop. They’re lighter, more flexible, prettier, and cheaper than the older top-up valves – basically better in every way! They can also be extended […]
- Jeb replied 9 years, 3 months ago
  
  Yes, these are way better. And you don’t have to glue them, you can heat seal them to a patch then the boat.
- Matt (Admin) replied 7 years, 5 months ago
  
  Please click on the link in the text above or click on the Shop link in the main menu.
- Matt (Admin) replied 7 years, 5 months ago
  
  No, they aren’t heat sealable and I’m no longer selling them.
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 3 months ago

@lyn Haha! I feel your pain…
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