DIY Packraft | Barbara | Activity https://www.diypackraft.com/members/barbarab202/activity/ Activity feed for Barbara. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:51 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 0c2d05b50101148ba8671801f39724a8 Barbara replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/heat-sealing-tools/#post-14157 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:40:45 -0700 I was at Fabricland the other day and did a double take when I saw a mini iron – looked like the widths of the packraft seams, already had the bottom perfectly flat, and is available in Canada.  Kinda wish I had this when I did my Skeena (I used an Aliexpress iron that I sanded down).  I have no idea if it works, but reports on it look pretty g…[Read more]

]]> 0 07486ebe757ffb0c7cd80702d9c23836 Barbara started the topic Drysuits for Packrafting in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/drysuits-for-packrafting/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 03:31:37 -0700 Which drysuits are people finding most comfortable/appropriate for packrafting?  I plan on paddling my Skeena primarily in Rockies alpine lakes, with maybe the odd class 1 once a season.  It looks like Alpacka had a drysuit more geared towards packrafting some years ago, but not anymore.  Ideally I’d like one with the following features:

– Se…[Read more]

]]> 0 85cf4ac4c10ac0484096809103e5e0bc Barbara posted a new activity comment https://www.diypackraft.com/2017/10/27/instant-cure-aquaseal-uv-added-to-the-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-13848 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:55:09 -0800 As this seems to be an older posts and Aquaseal UV doesn’t appear in the shop anymore, are you able to confirm whether this is still the quickest curing glue you’d recommend for a field repair kit?

In reply to - Matt (Admin) wrote a new post Recently I realized that a fast-curing adhesive was missing from my field repair kit, and that if something goes wrong on a packrafting trip and field repair tape won’t do the job, I […] ]]> 209e8798d5e96601f944ba44f8d96def Barbara started the topic Biggest Fails in the Field? in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/biggest-fails-in-the-field/ Sat, 20 Feb 2021 18:05:42 -0800 I’m curious what anyone has encountered for repairs or biggest repairs in the field.  I’m expecting small leaks due to imperfect construction, but are there serious fails anyone has encountered in the field?  Like a massive tear, a full seam bursting, things like that?  I don’t know why, but for some reason I can imagine a weak point on a seam (m…[Read more]

]]> 0 dfc03edfad0079e489bc7e6bdf50aa18 Barbara's profile was updated https://www.diypackraft.com/activity/p/3852/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:21:39 -0800 0 a3db1fbd392966489d0e7ea800ac45f5 Barbara posted a new activity comment https://www.diypackraft.com/2019/10/08/a-diy-packraft-logo/comment-page-1/#comment-13591 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 03:40:08 -0800 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…[Read more]

In reply to - Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 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 […] ]]> 772ef4c97df1845a27a41aebca09e510 Barbara posted a new activity comment https://www.diypackraft.com/2021/02/03/packraft-kits-are-available-now/comment-page-1/#comment-13512 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 06:55:34 -0800 Thanks for the notification. Ordered a Skeena within minutes of receiving it, and a friend ordered a Telkwa afew hours later. Curious how many orders you received on day 1 to maybe have an idea on when they might ship. Ready to build this :-).

In reply to - Matt (Admin) wrote a new post At long last! The Skeena, Telkwa, and 2-Person packraft kits are now available in all colors and sizes, and spray decks and spray skirts are also available. (Bulk fabric sales and […] ]]> 0da7eefaf402c05adbd4adb968098d34 Barbara posted a new activity comment https://www.diypackraft.com/2021/01/19/packraft-kit-availability-update/comment-page-1/#comment-13124 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 02:30:48 -0800 Thank you for the update! I’ve been checking constantly to see if the kits are back in stock as I want to get going on a Skeena in February :-). Will you have it in the red fabric? And I take it the seams and seat will be black?

I’ve also been searching everywhere for a leather iron. No luck on Alibaba, Amazon, local hobby shops, etc.…[Read more]

In reply to - Matt (Admin) wrote a new post The past several months have sure tested my patience, but barring further delays, the new DIY Packraft fabric shipment will arrive in 2-3 weeks (early to mid-February). Then I will […] ]]> 7cc29b2d1a951fca22af1ddc49a3ab20 Barbara replied to the topic Deciding between Telkwa, Skeena, and Ultralight in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/deciding-between-telkwa-skeena-and-ultralight/#post-13044 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 05:30:02 -0700 Wow, thank you for taking the time to respond with all that detailed information!  I think I just spent over an hour on your website and Insta :-).  I think this basically confirms my first inclination to go with the Telkwa and looks like you went with the medium (51” length).  I measured myself sitting against the wall, 42” + 1” for shoes +…[Read more]

]]> 0 d114f6d9234d56712d8109dca61dd282 Barbara started the topic Deciding between Telkwa, Skeena, and Ultralight in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/deciding-between-telkwa-skeena-and-ultralight/ Sat, 26 Sep 2020 17:26:56 -0700 I can’t believe that I only found this website a week ago.   Been reading virtually everything on it since then and feel like I have found my future adventure vessel :-).  I currently paddle an inflatable Aquaglide Chelan HB as I live in a condo and don’t have storage for a hard shell kayak.  My main objectives are mountain lakes (live in Ca…[Read more]

]]> 0 231b19b34b24247c9d5abb158d630a6e Barbara became a registered member https://www.diypackraft.com/activity/p/3627/ Sat, 19 Sep 2020 23:51:42 -0700 0