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Matt (Admin) created the group DIY Packrafters 9 years, 7 months ago
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 7 months ago
As many of you have noticed, the new Version 2 plans and DIY Packraft Kit instructions are complete, including videos, text, and pictures. You can find them in the How-To menu above. Here’s the packraft I […]

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Ronald Samber became a registered member 9 years, 7 months ago
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 7 months ago
New How-To Video
I’ve just uploaded the latest how-to video. Text+picture instructions are posted here 🙂 -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 7 months ago
I have just uploaded this second instruction video for the kits and V2 plans. Enjoy!
Text+picture instructions are posted here.

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mikkel commented on the post, Review: $25 Heat-Sealing Iron 9 years, 7 months ago
This is excellent news.. i’ve just got mine. will start using it later. Bought the slim line tip as well. We´ll see how that works.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 7 months ago
This heat sealing iron arrived in my mailbox today, and I’m really happy with it! Click here to read my review.
Note: This is a post from 2016. See the current iron recommendations here.

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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 7 months ago
Here’s the newest how-to video – I’ve posted text+pictures instructions here 🙂

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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, "Whitewater" Packrafting – Just for Fun 9 years, 8 months ago
No damage at all! The TPU is nice and slippery on snow.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 8 months ago
I did it! I’m offering exactly the same zippers available in the best manufactured packrafts, at a fraction of the cost.
In order to get them at a decent price, I had to purchase a large quantity (the story of […]

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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, DIY Heat Sealing Iron 9 years, 8 months ago
Thanks for the link! I just ordered one (the Clover Mini II) to try it out, and I will report back when it arrives. The tip in my latest video is one I made out of 1/2″ square aluminum bar and it works well, but […]
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, "Whitewater" Packrafting – Just for Fun 9 years, 8 months ago
Haha!
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mikkel commented on the post, DIY Heat Sealing Iron 9 years, 8 months ago
Hey Matt.
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excellent, excellent site. THANKS
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I’ve noticed that you seem to be using a different sealing iron in your latest video’s. At least with a different tip. Care to elaborate on your latest […] -
Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Video Showing How Plans & Kits Work 9 years, 8 months ago
Hi Jason,
Yes, the zippers should be in the Shop before the end of the year. I’ll be working on a self-bailing floor too… stay tuned!
Cheers,
Matt
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Jason commented on the post, Video Showing How Plans & Kits Work 9 years, 8 months ago
Matt, thanks for all of your hard work. I’ve been following your site for a few months now, and am very intrigued.
I saw that you were looking into obtaining some tizip zippers? Is that progressing?
Also do […]
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Jason became a registered member 9 years, 8 months ago
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 8 months ago
After hiking up our local ski hill yesterday, Nikki and I were rewarded with an exciting ride down!

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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 8 months ago
I just uploaded this video, in which I show the first steps in constructing a DIY Packraft from a kit. The same procedure is used for the new (Version 2) plans, after cutting out the shapes from the fabric. […]

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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Video Showing How Plans & Kits Work 9 years, 8 months ago
Thanks, José – I am uploading the first video right now!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 8 months ago
I am starting to make my next packraft, and when choosing which colours I wanted to use, I found it helpful to print out several copies of this outline and colour in the different segments with different options […]

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