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AbMtnGuy posted an update: Wondering what to do with those smaller packraft fabric […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 03:17:55 -0700

Wondering what to do with those smaller packraft fabric scraps? Turn them into gifts for your cycling friends.
It’s #wastereductionweek in Canada. Here’s a simple project to create a hidden handlebar roll by up-cycling packraft fabric scraps and a bar-end plug. Further details at https://bikepackersfoundry.com/hidden-handlebar-roll/

AbMtnGuy replied to the topic Deciding between Telkwa, Skeena, and Ultralight in the forum DIY Packrafts

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:45:14 -0700

Hi Barbara. Some great questions. I built a couple of 130 cm Telkwa’s this Spring and paddled flatwater slightly less than 30 days so far . The decision to go with the Telkwa was based on a few paddles in three different lighter and shorter packrafts from other suppliers. The Telkwa design is appealing both due to the durability of extending th…[Read more]

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Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:49:54 -0800

Great news Matt! Thanks for all your thoughtful work! What’s the approximate weight savings on a medium Telkwa?

In reply to - Matt (Admin) wrote a new post If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know that I’m constantly working to improve the DIY Packraft designs, instructions, and materials. Today I’m excited to […]

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Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:23:44 -0800

Thanks for posting this Matt. Looks like an excellent resource!

In reply to - Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 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 […]

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