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    • 2024
      • Postal Strike Ended (updated)
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      • Opie’s 2-Person Packraft Build Report
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      • The first orange DIY Packraft
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    • 2023
      • $200 DIY Packraft Coupon at Charity Auction
      • Beautiful New Packraft Fabric Colors
      • Replacement Spray Deck Stiffener
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      • Packrafting Safety
      • New Type of Airtight Zipper
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    • 2022
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    • 2021
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    • 2020
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    • 2019
      • How to Choose a Packraft (not just DIY)
      • $200 Coupon in Online Charity Auction
      • Backcountry Meal Planning
      • Spray Deck & Spray Skirt
      • A DIY Packraft Logo?
      • Book Review: Packrafting, by Molly Absolon
      • Book Review: A Long Trek Home
      • Convert a Kayak Paddle to a Packraft Paddle & Trekking Pole
      • The Perfect Ultralight Packrafting Water Shoe
      • Packraft Weight Capacity
      • First Look: Skeena
      • Website Redesign in Progress
      • New Video: Iron Temperature & Timing
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      • Success! New packrafts tested.
      • Surprise: Another New DIY Packraft Model
      • The Silicone Roller: my new favorite tool
      • Packraft Fishing Rod Holder
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      • First Look: Updated 2-Person DIY Packraft
      • Ken’s DIY Packraft Build Report
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    • 2018
      • New Ultralight DIY Packraft – First Look
      • Two new fabrics in the shop
      • 14 Day Alaska Group Trip
      • Travel Notice: August 10-24
      • Tim’s Pontoon Kayak, Version 2
      • Tie-Down Video Posted
      • Convertible Spray Deck
      • Packrafting Events, 2018
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      • Camouflage Fabric in Stock
      • Website Speed Maintenance
      • Book Review: The Wilderness Paddler’s Handbook
      • Inflation Bag Video
      • New Seat Construction Video
      • FAQ Reorganized, New Content
      • Zippers & Green Fabric Back In Stock
      • Backordered Products Resupply Timing Estimates
      • New V3 Assembly Video (password protected)
      • Heat Sealable Boston Valves in Stock
      • Backordered Products Resupply Timing Estimates
      • Iron Modifications (more Forum gold)
      • Whitewater Fittings, a Packraft “Trailer,” and More
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    • 2017
      • New Paddling Video
      • The DIY Packraft Kit Tester program
      • Holiday Notice
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      • Another Improved Tie-Down
      • Bruce’s Voyageur 2-Person DIY Packraft – First Float!
      • Overseas? Save money by using a “freight forwarder”
      • V3 Kits Now Shipping!
      • How Fast is a Packraft?
      • V3 DIY Packrafts will start shipping early October
      • Lightweight Fishing Float Tube
      • More photos of the new V3 DIY Packraft
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      • First Pictures of the new V3 DIY Packraft
      • Inflation bag kit instructions posted
      • New DIY Packraft Design Available Soon (and a small rant)
      • Inflation Bag Now Available as a Kit
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      • Quick review: New 40D Ripstop Fabric
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      • Another *%#@ Fabric Delay!
      • Airtight zippers are back in stock
      • Time-Lapse Video of DIY Packraft Construction
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      • Fabric Shipment Update 4
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      • A few Multi-Color Kits Left (until resupply)
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      • New Spray Deck (Pictures!)
      • Crowd Sourcing Green
      • Aquaseal and Seam Grip added to Shop
      • New Option: Self-Bailing and/or Inflatable Floor
      • Video – Finding & Fixing Leaks
      • Photos – Vancouver Island Paddling
      • TIZIP Airtight Zippers now in Stock
      • Video – Tomi testing his new DIY Packraft
    • 2016
      • Airtight zipper installation instructions posted
      • New Forum Added to Site!
      • Kit Instructions Finished!
      • New How-To Video
      • Second Instruction Video for Kits
      • Review: $25 Heat-Sealing Iron
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    Matt (Admin) and Profile picture of JoyJoy are now friends 8 years, 3 months ago

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    Joy replied to the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    Yes, a green – was missing it in your colors.
    Well, something like: 3425, 341, 3435, 343 – would be nice – and if “lighter” 362 – would be nice!

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    José replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    Sorry Matt, was to buzzy with a lot of work…
    And YES you have a nice deck now!

    please let me know when the Kit2 + deck is in the shop!
    now the Packraft is so complete! nice job Matt….

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    hiroshi replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    The question of # 2345 was an unnecessary question, so I would like to delete it, what should I do?

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    hiroshi replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    http://www.clover.co.jp/seihin/patchworkiron.html

    This is the iron product page of the Japanese clover website, but in Japan it does not seem to treat “clover mini iron Ⅱ – the adaptor”.
    However, there seems to be a product for heat sealing in the middle of this page,
    Also in this product, “DIY PACKRAFT KIT” heat seal is OK?

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Hiroshi, thanks for your order! It should take approximately ten business days to arrive. You will be the first in Japan 🙂

    My Clover Mini Iron II is made for North America’s 120 V, 60 Hz power supply. Clover has a Japanese website, where you may be able to find more information, or at least contact information for someone who can answer your…[Read more]

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    hiroshi replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    I think that my question was not clearly understood by topic and reply, so I will ask again.
    1. Japan’s voltage is 100 V, can I use “clover mini iron Ⅱ – the adaptor”?
    2. How long will it take delivery to Japan?

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    I’ve just uploaded some pictures of the new spray deck to the blog – check the rest out here. 🙂

    DIY Packraft Spray Deck

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    mikkel replied to the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    Agree.. 340, 3435, 343. I also got the MRS X2 in green. very nice. Definetely going for something dark green and stealthy. Was actually thinking about which colour to build the next one in.. Having to finish the black one though. Might go for camoflage. but the green would probably be my first choice if offered.

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    Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years, 3 months ago

    Here are a few pictures of the new spray deck! It’s made from 210D heat sealable fabric and a lightweight, collapsible aluminum tent pole.

    The total weight of the packraft, including the inflatable floor and […]

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      Joy replied 8 years, 3 months ago

      Hi Matt! Great – now I’m looking forward to your experiences in WW – just to know if it resists some WW or if it starts leaking after 2-4 runs….

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        Matt (Admin) replied 8 years, 3 months ago

        Hi Joy,

        Yes, I am looking forward to testing the spray deck as soon as the rivers thaw here!

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      Marco replied 8 years, 3 months ago

      hey Matt nice work, did U made this on the base of the youtube raft? Helps that you have installed a zipper? I think about to intall one on my first black raft. Was it easier with the reachable innertubesection, or its not nesesary? I would prefer a removable cruiserspraydeck, not interest to go whitewater with selfmade. Looking forward of video instruction for the spraydeck installation. Lighter fabric reached me, next project can start. 🙂

      greetings from berlin
      marco

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        Matt (Admin) replied 8 years, 3 months ago

        Hi Marco,

        Yes, I added the spray deck and inflatable floor to the packraft I made in the Youtube videos after it was finished. The airtight zipper is not necessary for retrofitting either the inflatable floor or the spray deck – I installed both entirely from the outside – but it is still a very nice feature for storing gear inside the tubes and for accessing the inside of the tubes to make repairs.

        I will add a removable cruiser spray deck to my list of things to do!

        I’m glad your new fabric arrived, and I look forward to seeing your ultralight packraft 🙂

        Cheers,

        Matt

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      maradona Choi replied 8 years, 2 months ago

      Hey, Matt,
      Should I purchase the kit and try to make the boat by myself…?
      Or I want to visit Canada and learn some skills or know-how from you…
      Which is better…?

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        Matt (Admin) replied 8 years, 2 months ago

        Hi Maradona! I demonstrate all of my skills and know-how in my videos and web pages, but Canada has some beautiful places for packrafting (follow @benbrochu on instagram for pictures!), so I think a trip to Canada would be better spent in the wilderness than in my basement 😉

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      Steven replied 8 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, a removable cruiser spray deck would be awesome!

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      Chris Chitty replied 8 years ago

      second on plans

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      Matt (Admin) replied 7 years, 1 month ago

      Plans are posted here: https://www.diypackraft.com/2017/04/29/spray-deck-plans/

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    Tomi replied to the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    Hello,

    I vote the 350 or 363. Hope that my laptop display will not fool me 🙂

    Generally all three columns from right looks best for me. Left side is not very natural on my screen.

    Btw with my blue packraft I found an interesting thing. In digital photos it looks much brighter compared to real world eye view.

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    Quincy replied to the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    I like the 343!

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    hiroshi replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    Blue Colour. (floor and seams is black)
    Large size.
    single layer floor.
    I ordered.How long will it reach Japan?
    This will mark Japan for the first time in the map.
    By the way, I plan to purchase “clover mini iron Ⅱ – the adapter” from amazon.com,
    Japan is V100 but can it be used?

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    @lynsg Thanks for your input and for prompting this discussion – at your suggestion, I have deleted the other thread to avoid confusion.

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    @lynsg Thanks for your input and for prompting this discussion – at your suggestion, I have deleted the other thread to avoid confusion.

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    Lyn St George replied to the topic in the forum Activity 8 years, 3 months ago

    Wouldn’t it avoid confusion if we simply deleted this thread?

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    Hi @hiroshi, the floor and seams can be either black or the same colour as the tubes – it is your choice. The product page tells you how to indicate which style you prefer.

    I recommend a Large packraft for your stature.

    The kit does not include a printed manual, as all of the instructions are on the How-To web pages, including pictures and…[Read more]

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    hiroshi replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    It is a question about color.
    For example, if you choose blue, is the floor and tape blue?
    Or is the floor or tape black?

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    hiroshi replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago

    Thank you for an immediate answer.
    By the way, I am 180cm tall, 100 kg in weight, does the size have good S, M, which of L?

    Then will DIY PACKRAFT KIT have the manual?

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic in the forum Activity 8 years, 3 months ago

    @lynsg Hi Lyn, I moved my reply from this topic to be its own topic so the colour chart will stay at the top of the page. Thanks for starting the conversation 🙂

    Here is the new topic: https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/split-diy-packraft-fabrics/

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