hiroshi

Hi @hiroshi – well done! It looks good, but still a bit soft.

Another method of finding leaks is to put some air into the packraft and submerge it in a bathtub or lake and then squeeze it – air bubbles will escape anywhere there is a leak.

If you are experiencing lots of leaks from incompletely sealed seams (not punctures), it might be a good…[Read more]

Hi @hiroshi, that is a common mistake – if you heat the fabric with your iron again, I think you will be able to separate the fabric.

Hi @hiroshi, the floor and seams can be either black or the same colour as the tubes – it is your choice. The product page tells you how to indicate which style you prefer.

I recommend a Large packraft for your stature.

The kit does not include a printed manual, as all of the instructions are on the How-To web pages, including pictures and…[Read more]

Hi @Hiroshi,

Thanks for your interest in a DIY Packraft. The side tube diameter is 27.5 cm (11″) and the safe load capacity is over 150 kg (300 lbs) – the actual volume is over 300 litres (i.e. over 300 kg buoyancy).

Whitewater packrafting is possible with the single layer floor, but I recommend the double layer floor for added durability if…[Read more]