The black parts of the inflatable back band and the associated attachment points are scored into the fabric piece labeled “Seat +” and around the packraft’s floor fabric. Baffle D is scored into the sheet of colored tube fabric.
Note: Newer kits have the thicker attachment point parts pre-scored into the floor fabric. The smaller triangular attachment points (with 20 mm wide strap slots) are for the bottom of the backrest and for the seat bottom (to attach them to the rear of the cockpit floor), and the larger triangles with 25 mm strap slots are for the sides of the backrest. You may have to cut some more straps from your floor fabric to make it all work, but there should be enough material in the kit.
Note: Back bands for the Chilko packraft kits don’t need a third attachment point on the bottom, just the side straps.
Back Band Assembly
Attachment Points
Note: The back band can also be attached to the floor at the rear of the cockpit, where the seat bottom is attached. Use a Type 2 attachment point, or the smaller ladder locks that are included in newer kits.
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