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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Parchment paper question in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I’m not familiar with that product, but it sounds great. I would test it by ironing some scrap fabric over it to the point that the TPU melts and sticks to the parchment paper, and then let it cool and see if it peels cleanly away without leaving any residue.
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krafter started the topic Parchment paper question in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Is it okay to use biodegradable parchment paper or am I limited to the silicone-covered ones?
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zachschiada replied to the topic Oops! in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 months ago
Thanks Matt! Good to hear. It’s been a fun project so far, a good balance between building confidence and learning something new. I’ll update once I finish/test this thing out.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Oops! in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 months ago
I don’t think it’ll be a problem – if anything, it will probably be stronger than it was originally, now that it’s sandwiched between two layers of fabric. If it happens again though on a different seam, I would wait to patch it until after the adjacent tubes are attached, because you’ll have to work around that bottom patch when you finish off…[Read more]
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zachschiada replied to the topic Oops! in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 months ago
I think it can be fixed, but when pulling my floor back through the installed tube for 3R, I pulled too hard and ripped the floor about 1.5″ where there is a gap cut out for the space between 3R and 2R. I patched the teared area with spare fabric (floor fabric spare on topside, seat fabric spare below), but will this cause any problems…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 2 months ago
The first orange DIY Packraft Customer Steve Gurney sent me these great pictures from his first trip in his DIY Packraft Skeena. Steve was one of the first people to order the […]
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Uncle Fred replied to the topic in the forum DIY Accessories 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hello Matt.
Okay. I’ll post something on the skirts when I have time.
Nice! A four-point leg strap system would be a great option for builders.
On the issue of flex, I don’t notice anything unless I’m facing directly into the wind with light choppy waves. The bow tends to bounce on these. I don’t recall this feeling any different from my early…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic in the forum DIY Accessories 2 months, 3 weeks ago
It looks like my previous response got lost… hmmm 🙁
Awesome posts! Could you send me a picture or drawing of your changes to the spray skirt? I’m happy to change the design if that would make it more useful. I was also testing a version of your thigh straps here before freeze-up, and a more forward seating position.
One thing I noticed with…[Read more]
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Uncle Fred replied to the topic in the forum DIY Accessories 3 months ago
New year, new improvements for the rafts.
Above, we see a portage carrying handle (bottom center), a 9-point adjustable seat back, and 4-point adjustable leg straps. These adjustable straps fit boaters 5’3″ (160cm) to 6′-4″ (193cm).
(Above) The adjustable leg strap attachment point. For the straps themselves, I used the same…[Read more]
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Uncle Fred replied to the topic in the forum DIY Accessories 3 months ago
Above are two sets of 5-piece paddles. I’ve further refined the water cups from the previous year by shortening the cup fabric and painting it inside and out with Seam Grip. Doing this adds a ton of abrasion resistance and rigidity. Both paddles use custom carbon fibre tubing. The tubing is available via Aliexpress. The seller Best Carbon…[Read more]
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Uncle Fred replied to the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 months ago
New project to show off.
A lot of hardshell boats offer sturdy foot rests to brace your feet against. This is something I miss from packrafts.
Matt was kind enough to send some extra 250GSM fabric in my latest order. After some trial and error, I came up with a relatively simple footrest design.
This drybag is designed to be wedged into…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) started the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 months ago
A place to share pictures, descriptions, and designs of the packrafting accessories you’ve made.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Seam Sealing in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 months ago
I’m not aware of anyone having tried this, so if you do, please let us know how it goes. Thanks!
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