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Fittings are screw and nut type and will seal well to the fabric, with perhaps a little glue or a rubber gasket. I’ve used those for attaching inflation tubes. Problem is more likely between fitting and crossbraces as it’s not easy to find exactly matching sizes. And perhaps if your fabric is on the thin and flexible side then the hole in the…[Read more]

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Thanks Apo from your out of the box Idea. But I am afraid to try it, I think not even helaplast glue, will hold  fittings you suggested onto the fabric.

Not at all, use whatever you want.

Well done – it looks great! Do you mind if I add your photos to the instructions page?

After making a V3 three years ago, last winter I built an ultralight. The experience probably made me a bit quicker and I definitely had fewer leaks after sealing the packraft shut the first time. Also, I found the small squares on the thin material useful getting straight lines with the iron.
Right after finishing I took it to northern Spain for…[Read more]

Thanks again for the help Matt, worked out great.

That is a great idea! I’m going to add these heat sealing form tips to the Heat Sealing page.