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Laith replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years ago

Hello

My kit should arrive tomorrow. Can’t wait. I use my rafts for fly fishing the PNW. Thanks Matt for giving us the option to build one. Love it.

Laith
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Seamgrip vs Aquaseal in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years ago

Minutes… I can’t remember where I read that, but the idea is to use it like contact cement.
sldrose replied to the topic Seamgrip vs Aquaseal in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years ago

30 min or seconds?
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY tizip in Kokopelli packraft in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years ago

Excellent – I’m glad it worked out for you, and thanks for posting!
daanivd started the topic DIY tizip in Kokopelli packraft in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years ago

For anyone wanting to install in a Tizip in a Kokopelli packraft, it’s possible thanks to the help of Matt and DIYpackraft. After contacting Kokopelli if they retrofit Tizips they said it was only possible during the fabrication process and suggested I bought a whole new one…. After talking to Matt it definitely seemed possible however so I…[Read more]
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 6 years ago

Andrew Skurka’s free guide to fueling your body in the backcountry

While doing some research for an upcoming packrafting trip, I came across a very useful resource that I’d like to bring to your attention. […]
- AbMtnGuy replied 6 years ago
  
  Thanks for posting this Matt. Looks like an excellent resource!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Uncharted Rapid Raft in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years ago

I’ll be curious to see the reviews, as I’ve never seen a roll-closure that doesn’t leak some air and it would be annoying to have to frequently add air (as a lot of people who bought Windcatcher camping mattresses have found). Given their false statements about it being the lightest packraft ever, I’m skeptical.
mchill2 started the topic Uncharted Rapid Raft in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years ago

Not to advertise but the inflation system looks brilliant. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/uncharted-rapid-raft-world-s-lightest-pack-raft#/
Jeremyc1999 started the topic Teepee Tent Pattern? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 1 month ago

Has anyone made a Teepee out of the material that we are making our packrafts out of? I’d like to make something similar to the seek outside cimmaron and have a pipe jack in it so that I can have an ultralight camp stove. Any help with a pattern would be appreciated.
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Frenchie-Bikeraft replied to the topic Kit choice for bikerafting? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 1 month ago

Thank you for the clarification.
Indeed, I would like a packraft that can accept a lot of material and I put this picture found on the Internet to illustrate my needs.
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Kit choice for bikerafting? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 1 month ago

The 2-person model may be faster, but only when powered by two people. It is much wider than the single-person packrafts, with larger diameter tubes, so it is a very different boat.

The Telkwa’s length cannot be extended. The 2-person packraft could be shortened by removing 20-30 cm of material from the middle of the side tubes and floor, but…[Read more]
Frenchie-Bikeraft replied to the topic Kit choice for bikerafting? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 1 month ago

Thank you very much for your answer Matt.
And congratulations for all your work!
I think buy probably 2 kits on your site but before I need to understand the basics of assembly and define the best model for my use.
I understand that the model 2 places would be heavier and more bulky to carry, for cons I could see on other forums a longer model…[Read more]
Frenchie-Bikeraft replied to the topic Kit choice for bikerafting? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 1 month ago

sorry for the double message.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Kit choice for bikerafting? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 1 month ago

The 2-person is a bit bigger and heavier when packed, so the disadvantage is it would be somewhat more difficult to carry on the bike. It may also be a bit slower on the water due to its larger size being powered by only one person. Cheers!
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Kit choice for bikerafting? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 1 month ago

The 2-person is a bit bigger and heavier when packed, so the disadvantage is it would be somewhat more difficult to carry on the bike. It may also be a bit slower on the water due to its larger size being powered by only one person. Cheers!
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