DIY Packraft | hiroshi | Mentions https://www.diypackraft.com/members/hiroshi/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning hiroshi. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:07:35 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 527e933b3a629af72aa42ea57a39b957 Matt (Admin) replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts http://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/some-questions/#post-2540 Mon, 20 Feb 2017 17:41:04 -0800 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]

]]> 0 efc7a64ac2dd55050c6f234e2ee3489b Matt (Admin) replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts http://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/some-questions/#post-2493 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 21:15:36 -0800 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.

]]> 0 4f5feb878424425b5183aeb744f979bc Matt (Admin) replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts http://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/some-questions/#post-2309 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:01:09 -0800 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]

]]> 0 9efe7e0d5201881869601c57831e6f4b Matt (Admin) replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts http://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/some-questions/#post-2295 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:38:06 -0800 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]

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