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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 months ago
Discount at Charity Auction
It’s that time of year again! If you’d like to save some money on a DIY Packraft order and give to charity at the same time, you can bid on a $25 […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 months, 1 week ago
MasterSeal Zippers in Stock
The MasterSeal airtight zippers are back in stock! The MasterSeal and SuperSeal zippers are made by TIZIP, the world leader in airtight zippers, […] -
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 months, 1 week ago
Tariff Info for US Customers
Updated March 16, 2026 As a Canadian eCommerce retailer, I want you to know that depending on what you order, the Trump administration’s tariff p […] -
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Very cool! Thanks for posting.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Postal Strike (Updated Oct. 14)
The Canada Post workers strike has changed from a total nationwide strike to a partial rolling strike, so the postal system is now functioning again, […] -
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 10 months ago
Great work, Joe – and gorgeous shot! Thanks for the feedback about the Ultralight – it sounds like you’ve had some great adventures.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 10 months, 1 week ago
Introducing the Skeena XL
Skeena XL (orange), Atlin 145 (red), Skeena 120 (green), Ultralight (yellow), all made by Kenneth Dagfinrud of Norway. Until now, big and tall […] -
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 11 months ago
Awesome! What a great location – and thanks for the feedback about the kits!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 12 months ago
Great photos, Lee, and excellent work! Thanks for sharing!
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, New Spray Deck Option 1 year ago
Haha, you were the inspiration for this option! Sorry it took so long…
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Lightweight Fishing Float Tube 1 year ago
Oh, good find – thanks!
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Lightweight Fishing Float Tube 1 year ago
Hi Derek, that’s great! Too bad that site doesn’t exist anymore… I see that the page was saved in the Wayback Machine ( https://web.archive.org/ ) in 2015, but I didn’t bother to make an account and check to see if all the info is there.
I’m not aware of anyone else who has posted anything similar, but if you find something, please post a…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Punctures, Leaks, & Repairs 1 year ago
Hi Ryan – I’m glad the tape worked! I’ve used Goo Gone to get tape residue off the fabric before, then washed with soap and water. I’ve also used rubbing alcohol (isopropanol). Rubbing alcohol isn’t compatible with the fabric – it could damage it if you use a lot and leave it soaking for a long time. It evaporates quickly, but I rinsed with water…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Folds and general screw ups in seam strips in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year ago
As far as I can see, neither of those looks bad enough to risk removal and rewelding. I would just coat them with Aquaseal and not worry about it, because everything else looks great. For the sealant on the inside, I would proceed as normal, just making sure to plug any obvious routes where air could escape. Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Forgot to attach a strip inside tube, what to do? in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 1 month ago
Excellent – in my opinion, that’s the best way to do it – a little at a time, so you don’t get sick of it. Cheers 🙂
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 1 month ago
Fantastic! I’m glad to hear it! Enjoy the summer 🙂
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Forgot to attach a strip inside tube, what to do? in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 1 month ago
Hi Anders – don’t worry! It’s not necessary to go back and change anything – just carry on. Those inside reinforcements are only for extra strength (the Skeena and other packraft models don’t have them, and that has never caused a problem). If you are really concerned, you could add a wider reinforcing strip that bridges across the sealant, but…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 2 months ago
Very cool! I love the underwater shots. Congratulations!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 2 months ago
Awesome! Thanks for posting! And once you get some weight on the bow, you’ll find that it doesn’t turn so much when you paddle. Congratulations!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 2 months ago
Great work! Excellent job on the self-bailing setup – I look forward to seeing more!
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There are still no tariffs on DIY Packraft kits because the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is still in effect, and I provide a certificate of origin with your order showing that it’s made in North America.
After the US Supreme Court’s decision that the “emergency” tariffs are illegal, Trump replaced those tariffs with a different type of tariff set at 15% across the board. So, if you buy something that doesn’t come with a certificate of origin (something that isn’t a kit), you’ll probably have to pay an extra 15% to the US government.
I am unsure how to make the payment. Purolator shipping shows “awaiting payment for release”. Their quick pay feature requires an account #, not just a shipping number. I only appear to have the shipping #.
How do i make the payment without an account #?
You don’t have to do anything yet. UPS will pay the fees to US Customs on your behalf, then UPS will try to contact you by phone and/or email to get you to reimburse them. If you don’t hear from them in the next few days, let me know and I’ll ask Purolator for the UPS tracking number (they don’t automatically send that to me). Once UPS contacts you or you have the tracking number, you can pay through a link on the UPS tracking page. If you wait to pay until they come to your door, they’ll charge you an extra fee (like $12 or something ridiculous), so it’s better to pay online.