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Lyn St George replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
Correction: the original 70d tpu fabric I bought some years ago was from SeattleFabrics, not extremtextil. As others so rightly say, their customer service is diabolically bad, to the point where I expunged the transaction from my memory and assumed that I had bought it from ExtremTextil instead. Despite that I have some samples from them now. The…[Read more]
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Bruce replied to the topic An improved tie down in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
I will try stitching loops to fabric next, like Olympic Mtn Boy above. In the image below are four flat tie down patches with simple slots cut for webbing. I tested a two layer version, with the center “tab” doubled by heat sealing a piece of TPU coated fabric to the bottom. This served to prevent it from being unevenly sealed to the raft creating…[Read more]
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Bruce replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
I have been using two-sided 70D Ripstop nylon from Rockywoods Fabrics as a middle layer in accessory patches for tie points. It serves to increase the strength of the patch over a two layer patch.
I would not suggest it for a raft because the TPU coating peels off the nylon. The coating does not appear to be as well bonded to the fabric. I seem…[Read more]
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Bruce replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
I have been using two-sided 70D Ripstop nylon from Rockywoods Fabrics as a middle layer in accessory patches for tie points. It serves to increase the strength of the patch over a two layer patch.
I would not suggest it for a raft because the TPU coating peels off the nylon. The coating does not appear to be as well bonded to the fabric. I seem…[Read more]
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Bruce replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
I have been using two-sided 70D Ripstop nylon from Rockywoods Fabrics as a middle layer in accessory patches for tie points. It serves to increase the strength of the patch over a two layer patch.
I would not suggest it for a raft because the TPU coating peels off the nylon. The coating does not appear to be as well bonded to the fabric. I seem…[Read more]
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Rich Doering became a registered member 9 years, 5 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, 5 months ago
Hi Jeremy, @akjw7
In general, a good place to start is in piece #5 (either Left or Right) near the seam with piece #4 and on the down-slope on the outside of the tube. If you’re measuring during construction, that’s about 38 cm (15″) up from the corner between pieces 4 and 5 on the outside of the tube, and about 7 cm (2.75″) away from the seam.…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
Hi Jeremy, @akjw7
In general, a good place to start is in piece #5 (either Left or Right) near the seam with piece #4 and on the down-slope on the outside of the tube. If you’re measuring during construction, that’s about 38 cm (15″) up from the corner between pieces 4 and 5 on the outside of the tube, and about 7 cm (2.75″) away from the seam.…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
testing to see if nesting is working….
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
In general, a good place to start is in piece #5 (either Left or Right) near the seam with piece #4 and on the down-slope on the outside of the tube. If you’re measuring during construction, that’s about 38 cm (15″) up from the corner between pieces 4 and 5 on the outside of the tube, and about 7 cm (2.75″) away from the seam.
I recommend using t…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
In general, a good place to start is in piece #5 (either Left or Right) near the seam with piece #4 and on the down-slope on the outside of the tube. If you’re measuring during construction, that’s about 38 cm (15″) up from the corner between pieces 4 and 5 on the outside of the tube, and about 7 cm (2.75″) away from the seam.
I recommend using…[Read more]
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Jeremy replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
Curious if you have a how-to or suggestions for methods and location of installing the top up valve. Thanks! – Jeremy
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Jeremy replied to the topic Reply To: Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction 9 years, 5 months ago
Curious if you have a how-to or suggestions for methods and location of installing the top up valve. Thanks! – Jeremy
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Jeremy started the topic Reply To: Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
Curious if you have a how-to or suggestions for methods and location of installing the top up valve. Thanks! – Jeremy
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Thorlene became a registered member 9 years, 5 months ago
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Matt (Admin) started the topic Tips & Tricks in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
Please post any tips and tricks you have developed during construction of your DIY Packraft. I frequently update the How-To pages based on your feedback!
Note: If you wish to reply to a specific comment below, please click the grey “Reply” link above the specific comment you are responding to – then your comment will appear nested below that…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) started the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
Please post your DIY Packraft kit/plans construction-related questions here (or on the appropriate How-To page!).
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olivier beurret became a registered member 9 years, 5 months ago
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Oskar replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
SOLD!
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Oskar replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 5 months ago
SOLD!
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