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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 days, 4 hours ago
Shipping to Europe
Until recently, shipping via Canada Post was an affordable way to send DIY Packraft parcels to Europe. Unfortunately the EU has implemented new rules […] -
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Prototyping inflatable hull shapes in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 week, 3 days ago
No problem – sounds great!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Prototyping inflatable hull shapes in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 week, 5 days ago
For quick prototyping I’ve used clear polyethylene plastic sheeting (sold as vapour barrier for home construction or floor/furniture protection while painting) held together with vapour barrier tape. Both are available at building supply stores (in North America, at least).
Often making things smaller is significantly more difficult because it’s…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Tariff Update 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Unless they made a mistake then the charges should be for other items in the parcel.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Inflatable Floor Inserts
If you have a DIY Packraft Atlin, Skeena, or Telkwa and you’d like to make it self bailing and/or improve its stiffness in whitewater, I’m now […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 1 month, 3 weeks ago
DIY Packrafting the Nahanni
The Nahanni River in Canada’s Northwest Territories is one of the world’s premier paddling destinations, and earlier this month six DIY Packrafters […]-
What a place to be able to paddle!! Great photos. 💙
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 2 months ago
Tariff Update
The Trump administration has imposed 50% tariffs on drybags made in Canada. That means that if you live in the US then you’ll have the privilege of […]-
Just an update: I received my UL kit on Sept 21st and UPS charged me $27.50
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Unless they made a mistake then the charges should be for other items in the parcel.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Chilko XL Internal Length? in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Yeah, I think the Skeena XL is a much better option for taking a small passenger. It’ll be much roomier.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Chilko XL Internal Length? in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The internal length is about 1.50 m. Cheers
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 3 months ago
Deck Bag/Day Pack
Muriel Chahine strikes again with this ingenious deck bag that converts into a day pack! “I really like it,” she wrote in her email. “Quite a bit […]-
Great job Muriel Chahine!! The bag looks awesome!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 3 months ago
Chilko Spray Deck
Chilko kits are now available with a spray deck and spray skirt (as opposed to the self-bailing model). Thanks to Nicolas Schneiter for […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 3 months ago
Chilko Surfing Video
Thanks to Nick MacLean for trying out the Chilko so I could get this shot! There are dangerous holes on either side of this wave, so it takes skill to surf here safely. -
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Flaking/peeling floor in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Hmm, I haven’t heard of anything like that before, but it kind of sounds like the previous builder spread some kind of sealant over the fabric, thinking it would provide extra protection, but it didn’t stick to the TPU very well. Does that fit what you’re seeing?
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Inflation Bag Boston Valve Adapter 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi William, that’s great!
I’ve never heard of an o-ring failure on a Boston valve, so replacements aren’t something I’ve looked into. If you’re concerned about it, maybe bring a small piece of rubber that you could cut a gasket out of in a pinch (like a resistance band or a balloon or something like that). Alternatively, you could buy an extra…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Meet the Chilko Self-Bailer 4 months ago
Hmm, unfortunately the geometry wouldn’t work out, but that’s great to hear!
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Meet the Chilko Self-Bailer 4 months, 1 week ago
Ha! That’s a great idea 😀
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Meet the Chilko Self-Bailer 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Awesome, thanks for posting! I can probably do a multi for you next week – send me an email to discuss. Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 5 months, 1 week ago
Tariff Refunds!
If you’ve been following the US tariff drama, you may know that the US Supreme Court deemed many of the tariffs illegal back at the end of February. […] -
Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Meet the Chilko Self-Bailer 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks! The rivers are flooding here, but I hope to be able to do that soon!
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