DIY Packraft | kfrosty | Activity https://www.diypackraft.com/members/kfrosty/activity/ Activity feed for kfrosty. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:51 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 7f2491c09d280ce6ae0a0cc18d41ac3d kfrosty replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/alternative-sources-for-fabric-and-other-materials/#post-13731 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:42:41 -0800 Hi All,

I’m working on an inflatable project that requires heavier fabric, like 420D or 840D. I’ve been working directly with fabric suppliers since bulk fabric isn’t for sale on here right now. The samples are welding well. Before I pull the trigger on an order, I figured I’d post here to see if anyone else is looking for bulk heavy fabric. The…[Read more]

]]> 0 370582c04f54d09aac2d734ceab811eb kfrosty posted a new activity comment https://www.diypackraft.com/2021/01/19/packraft-kit-availability-update/comment-page-1/#comment-13106 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:57:43 -0800 I understand bulk fabric isn’t a priority for you which is unfortunate. To clarify, I was not asking for, and people shouldn’t expect, any non-kit-project help from you other than selling the fabric.

You can set limits for the bulk quantities that people can buy (say 5m) which would help with your planning. I don’t think the person customers…[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 […] ]]> 2c5e248212e286a41ba2dd85d51b9249 kfrosty posted a new activity comment https://www.diypackraft.com/2021/01/19/packraft-kit-availability-update/comment-page-1/#comment-13099 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:16:18 -0800 Thanks for the update Matt! What weight fabrics will be available for purchase? I’m thinking about making an inflatable of my own design, but want to use your fabric.

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 […] ]]> 692cc2e901741aa2d2f558f1afd461a2 kfrosty replied to the topic Designing a packraft with flat seams? in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/designing-a-packraft-with-flat-seams/#post-13155 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:41:44 -0700 Hi Aaron, I’m interested in what tools people are using as well, but I have some info to add as well.

I don’t think flat seams (sometimes called pinch seams) like in the examples you provided are as strong as the lap seams like in a typical packraft. The pressure is more directly trying to tear the seam apart. Here is a youtube video about seams…[Read more]

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