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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic urgent help – fixing mistake v3 in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 3 months ago
Don’t worry – this is not a huge problem! If you can’t un-seal one side by reheating it and peeling it up, and then redo it (which you probably can’t), then I would cut a slit in the floor fabric perpendicular to the edge, long enough so that the fold disappears. Then simply cover the slit with patches – one on the bottom of the packraft’s floor…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Seamgrip vs Aquaseal in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 3 months ago
Minutes… I can’t remember where I read that, but the idea is to use it like contact cement.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY tizip in Kokopelli packraft in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 3 months ago
Excellent – I’m glad it worked out for you, and thanks for posting!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 6 years, 3 months ago
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 bring to your attention. […]
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Thanks for posting this Matt. Looks like an excellent resource!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Uncharted Rapid Raft in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 4 months ago
I’ll be curious to see the reviews, as I’ve never seen a roll-closure that doesn’t leak some air and it would be annoying to have to frequently add air (as a lot of people who bought Windcatcher camping mattresses have found). Given their false statements about it being the lightest packraft ever, I’m skeptical.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Kit choice for bikerafting? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 4 months ago
The 2-person model may be faster, but only when powered by two people. It is much wider than the single-person packrafts, with larger diameter tubes, so it is a very different boat.
The Telkwa’s length cannot be extended. The 2-person packraft could be shortened by removing 20-30 cm of material from the middle of the side tubes and floor, but…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Kit choice for bikerafting? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 4 months ago
The 2-person is a bit bigger and heavier when packed, so the disadvantage is it would be somewhat more difficult to carry on the bike. It may also be a bit slower on the water due to its larger size being powered by only one person. Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Kit choice for bikerafting? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 4 months ago
The 2-person is a bit bigger and heavier when packed, so the disadvantage is it would be somewhat more difficult to carry on the bike. It may also be a bit slower on the water due to its larger size being powered by only one person. Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Spray Deck & Spray Skirt 6 years, 4 months ago
Good question… probably not, unless someone really wants it, because the tear strength is significantly lower than that of the 250 GSM fabric and it’s more expensive. The weight savings would be only about 30 grams (1 oz), so it’s probably not worthwhile.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Spray Deck & Spray Skirt 6 years, 4 months ago
I’ve updated the Skeena/Telkwa zipper page with dimensions that work with the spray deck.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Spray Deck & Spray Skirt 6 years, 4 months ago
Excellent! I still have to figure out a price and make sure I have an adequate supply of materials, but I hope to have it posted in the shop next week.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Spray Deck & Spray Skirt 6 years, 4 months ago
I think the location as it’s currently posted in the instructions will interfere, so I will update that. Thanks for the reminder!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 6 years, 4 months ago
I’ve been promising a DIY Packraft spray deck + spray skirt kit for literally years, but until now I didn’t have a system that was affordable, simple to make, lightweight, safe, and quick to set up.
After […]
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Does the location of the optional zipper interfere?
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I think the location as it’s currently posted in the instructions will interfere, so I will update that. Thanks for the reminder!
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I’ve updated the Skeena/Telkwa zipper page with dimensions that work with the spray deck.
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Great! thank you!
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Excellent! I still have to figure out a price and make sure I have an adequate supply of materials, but I hope to have it posted in the shop next week.
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Good question… probably not, unless someone really wants it, because the tear strength is significantly lower than that of the 250 GSM fabric and it’s more expensive. The weight savings would be only about 30 grams (1 oz), so it’s probably not worthwhile.
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Hi Theresa, sorry I don’t do custom products, but you can probably make your own following the same instructions. Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, A DIY Packraft Logo? 6 years, 4 months ago
Cool – thanks for the feedback!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 6 years, 4 months ago
Every so often I think DIY Packraft should have a logo – something beautiful, clever, iconic, and instantly recognizable – like Apple’s apple or the Coca Cola script… but I’m not a world-class graphic […]
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I would definitely add this to my packraft! I like it. No-nonsense
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Cool – thanks for the feedback!
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Matt,
That logo is perfect! I won’t even try to come up with my own version any longer. I’m proud to be a DIY Packraft builder and want others know they don’t have to spend $$$$$ for a packraft. My floating friends are pretty amazed at both my V3 and Telkwa. Good job! -
I want one
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Unfortunately people complained that it was too difficult to separate all the tiny pieces that weren’t fully cut through, so I stopped scoring fabric for this type of logo. I’m experimenting with other ways of making them though, so hopefully it’ll work out 🙂
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Would love to have this also on my packrafts. I have a lot of scrap material left over, so is it possible to get a file for printing? I think it will be not too difficult for me to transfers this to the fabric.
Thank you very much
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I’ve added the image above 🙂
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The scoring and cutting out of letters would definitely be tedious, especially when one tackles this near the end of the project and just wants to get on the water. I’ve been looking into print options – getting a logo printed onto some clear material that will stick to the TPU. Not sure what material would stick, so been playing around with logos while waiting for the kit in the mail. Can’t seem to be able to upload screenshots with this post, but would be happy to share.
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Now that mine has been built and used I think I will add a logo to mine. I like it!
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, The Perfect Ultralight Packrafting Water Shoe 6 years, 4 months ago
Thanks for the tips! I only used my DIY shoes once because they were so slippery, but I might try to improve the grip somehow – if it works, I’ll post an update. Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 6 years, 5 months ago
It’s been a couple of years since I made an introductory video for DIY Packraft, so I thought it was time to make a new one.
I don’t really know where to post it, so for now it goes here.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 6 years, 5 months ago
I don’t know how I failed to notice Molly Absolon’s book, “Packrafting – Exploring the Wilderness by Portable Boat” (2017) until now, but I finally picked up a copy last week and read the nearly 250 pages in […]
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Book Review: A Long Trek Home 6 years, 5 months ago
Cool! Thanks for the recommendation 😀
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 6 years, 5 months ago
225 pages, 2009, Erin McKittrick
I received A Long Trek Home as a gift in 2009 and I’ve since read it a couple of times. The story follows the author and her husband as they hike, packraft, and ski about […]
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The Sun is a Compass
by Caroline Van Hemert
Is very much related to A Long Trek Home. If you liked one, you will certainly like the other.-
Cool! Thanks for the recommendation 😀
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