DIY Packraft | EricNort | Activity https://www.diypackraft.com/members/ericnort/activity/ Activity feed for EricNort. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:51 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 e6aae10bde85faa0c6828e0365576e12 EricNort replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-packraft-photos/#post-19501 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:28:34 -0700 I am really loving my first ultralight packraft (“first” because I am hoping to build a second with a couple more fishing rod holders added along with some other improvements).  It is nearing a year old now as I finished the build in early September of 2023.  These pictures are from a 3-day backpacking/fishing trip I just did with a couple of my h…[Read more]

]]> 0 d4ba4c2b90bf674e874d60784db2a434 EricNort replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-packraft-photos/#post-18381 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:31:35 -0700 I decided my packraft needed a name.  It is Greek for “Of the Lake” with θάλασσας  pronounced Thalassas.

 

]]> 0 dc3352cfc5f3cd58e28a0e40410fbd4e EricNort replied to the topic Offcuts and Seconds in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/offcuts-and-seconds/#post-18370 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:47:56 -0700 Got it, thanks.

]]> 0 088540591c0190569544f5795cb8d30b EricNort started the topic Offcuts and Seconds in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/offcuts-and-seconds/ Sun, 24 Sep 2023 03:26:36 -0700 Are the fabric offcuts and seconds listing in the shop out of stock indefinitely?  Tried to order tonight but it shows out of stock.  I would like to get some scrap fabric (various thicknesses) just to mess around with.

]]> 0 7c1a642e9ac7afc3a893830175f1d8f2 EricNort replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-packraft-photos/#post-18363 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 03:18:55 -0700 I thought it would look good with the logo on it so I did that this weekend.  I downloaded the logo and printed it out full scale on 11″x17″ paper.  One sheet was used for alignment, cut down to just the edges of the letters and line, and the other used to transfer the letter patterns to the fabric (used leftovers from the seat cushion).  To si…[Read more]

]]> 0 bc429122e41744aa2e6c0f7a542aea68 EricNort posted a new activity comment https://www.diypackraft.com/2019/10/08/a-diy-packraft-logo/comment-page-1/#comment-21802 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:34:02 -0700 Now that mine has been built and used I think I will add a logo to mine. I like it!

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 […] ]]> d2c3d3c7211fa89e18386e7e9f45a700 EricNort replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-packraft-photos/#post-18299 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:10:23 -0700 I have completed my build of the Ultralight Packraft with fishing rod holders added.  The build went much quicker than I expected and I had it completed in about three weeks.  I worked on it on nearly a daily basis and was thrilled to have it ready to bring along on a backpacking trip to Flapjack Lakes in Olympic National Park this past w…[Read more]

]]> 0 075343b3d3976b0cd1634ef5e4599b06 EricNort replied to the topic Fishing Rod Holders in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/fishing-rod-holders/#post-18274 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:17:47 -0700 The build is going great and I am hoping to be able to inflate my raft for the first time by this weekend.  I have the tubes on both sides completed and joined at the front and am in the process of seam sealing all the joints before I close it up at the stern end.  If all goes well, it will be going with me on a 4-day backpacking trip to F…[Read more]

]]> 0 eda2bf565166946416d62c35c1c621b9 EricNort replied to the topic Fishing Rod Holders in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/fishing-rod-holders/#post-18153 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:34:45 -0700 Awesome!  I placed my order (with note) this morning.  I’ll be sure to post about the build process and how it goes incorporating the rod holders.  Also ordered the heating iron and silicone roller from aliexpress last week and they should be here soon, and I already have your fabric sample set from the shop to practice with.  Getting excited!

]]> 0 bfdc670cb68fb29f383a8d8d1804bc99 EricNort replied to the topic Fishing Rod Holders in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/fishing-rod-holders/#post-18146 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:53:33 -0700 Thanks! I will be sure to add a note to my order, which I am anticipating to place within this next week.

]]> 0 6d6b78c2e1e5851f6c4f7346e2c98e21 EricNort started the topic Fishing Rod Holders in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/fishing-rod-holders/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:16:42 -0700 I am saving towards the Ultralight packraft kit and am wondering if it would be strong enough for fishing rod holders like these:  https://www.diypackraft.com/construction/how-to/fishing-rod-holder/

I do a lot of backpacking and day hiking to alpine lakes and enjoy the fishing and would like to incorporate rod holders when I build.  Would there b…[Read more]

]]> 0 32120e2b0e0e34716115c199014fb6d4 EricNort changed their profile picture https://www.diypackraft.com/activity/p/4776/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:23:55 -0700 0 b630dab61a025fac69f4f614a4c42401 EricNort replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/say-hi-here-to-prove-you-are-not-a-spam-bot/#post-17953 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:22:15 -0700 Hi!  Found your site a couple weeks ago via YouTube and looking at buying the Ultralight packraft kit to bring along on my backpacking trips to alpine lakes in Washington state.

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