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petespistol became a registered member 7 years, 6 months ago
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 7 years, 6 months ago
Here in the north we’re deep in winter, so I haven’t had a chance to paddle the new 2-person DIY Packraft yet, but here are a few more pictures that show the new seat design (just one of them, because I’ve only […]
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Brad replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 6 months ago
Hi All,
Received my kit a few weeks ago. Thank you Matt for creating this packraft option. A Jingda iron has arrived and been modified flat.
My educational background is organic chemistry so I am curious about gluing joints. A quick google search shows THF, DMF and DMSO as good solvents for TPU. Of the readily available urethane adhe…[Read more]
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Brad became a registered member 7 years, 6 months ago
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Justin Spurrier became a registered member 7 years, 6 months ago
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 7 years, 6 months ago
The new two-person DIY Packraft (blue) with the new Ultralight DIY Packraft (yellow) for comparison.
Packed size: 25 x 25 x 50 cm, or 10 x 10 x 20 inches
Weight: 3.0 kg / 6.6 lbs (with 560 GSM floor, no […]
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Wow, Matt you’ve advanced the field immensely. This is the best tandem packraft design available. Congratulations. I clearly have to buy one for next winters project!
Bruce
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Thanks, Bruce! The design changes are largely based on your feedback from the previous version, so thanks for that!
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Hi Ryan, it’s actually already posted on page two of the shop as a sort of soft launch because I haven’t written and recorded the instructions yet or had a chance to paddle it to be sure it performs as expected (everything is still frozen here). I’m pretty confident in the design and I’m working on the instructions, but I don’t have a firm timeline for when they’ll be done. Regarding the price, it’s significantly higher than the previous 2-person kit because it includes way more stuff (not just the bare bones boat pieces).
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Hi Paddy, the best way to get a sense of the size would be to grab a tape measure and lay out the dimensions (given above) on your floor with tape or furniture and then sit within the lines. I’m sure the seat could be made into a pack – it would require some trial and error to make it comfortable for load carrying. I’ve never made a backpack, myself, so I’m not sure how difficult that would be. Cheers!
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Matt,
Great job, I’m waiting on my sample pack & your testing of the new 2 person model. Is there a possibility of the wrap around floor on the new 2 person model, lots of rough creeks & rivers in central Texas?-
That might be a possibility in the future, but in general I’d recommend a smaller packraft for shallow creeks, as it’ll be much more maneuverable. Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 7 years, 6 months ago
Ken’s completed V3 DIY Packraft kit with custom blue seams, floor insulation, and back rest.
Ken S. sent me a build report with excellent photos and detailed descriptions of his V3 DIY Packraft build, […]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 7 months ago
Congratulations! If you run out of room in your freezer, I might have room for a crab or two 😉
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Kwok Wah Lai replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 7 months ago
Wow!👍👍👍
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powerboil replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 7 months ago
Hi everyone from Thailand. Just order kit. I think I am first one of DIY Packraft in my country.
Now I try to heat sealing practice. it’s not easy.
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Derek replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 7 months ago
Crabbing near Juneau with a DIYpackraft, and hauling a deer off of Admiralty Island with a custom HUGE Voyageur DIYpackraft and my smaller one.
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derektmartin replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 7 months ago
Hi. Also not a bot.
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krstahl replied to the topic Entry Assist Handles? in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 7 months ago
Thanks for the feedback. Before I add handles I think I’ll practice a bit in the pool (all the rivers are frozen right now). I have long arms and I intend on having a blue camp mattress strapped to the floor. I can prob grab the opposite edge of that if needed.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Entry Assist Handles? in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 7 months ago
I haven’t tried this but I find it relatively easy to re-enter a packraft by draping my arms over the side, placing my hands flat on the floor, and then boosting myself up with one big dolphin kick while I push down with my hands – then I sort of flop into the packraft.
Because the air pressure in a packraft is low compared to an inflatable…[Read more]
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yeoshumin replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 7 months ago
Hi, just got my kit, gotta build it up soon!
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krstahl started the topic Entry Assist Handles? in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 7 months ago
Has anyone installed a small (6″) or so grab handle for re-entry assistance?I’ve just about completed my first V3 kit. I’m in the process of installing tie-downs. As I’ve worked I’ve wondered about installing a small “handle” on each of the inner (tub) portion of tube #3L & #3R shown in red below. I’ve only ever had to re-enter an inflatable ka…[Read more]
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