DIY Packraft | krafter | Activity https://www.diypackraft.com/members/krafter/activity/ Activity feed for krafter. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:51 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3c36682d05cf07850afe3254ce77afde krafter started the topic Folds and general screw ups in seam strips in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/folds-and-general-screw-ups-in-seam-strips/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:23 -0700 I ironed a fold into a seam strip while building 2R on an Atlin. Then, on the outside of the boat, I ironed a bit of the seam strip under the floor fabric (see pictures). I figured it was alright and applied sealant to the inside, but it’s been bothering me to at least attempt a fix while I have the opportunity (just started tube 1). Should I go…[Read more]

]]> 0 bb66771b0699848ccc08fed99ebda8fd krafter replied to the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-accessories-2/#post-19116 Tue, 07 May 2024 22:14:37 -0700 Surprisingly that’s not it – this is the one:

]]> 0 2c3cdd85351facdbd4a6960049b2a863 krafter replied to the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-accessories-2/#post-19041 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:36:56 -0700 That’s the solution I proposed in my previous post, but that’s what I’m saying – if you split this into two pieces you might as well carry the adapter that came with the pump, which will be lighter in total

]]> 0 d11bb09e93a20b91e7f8bef03bae9a83 krafter replied to the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-accessories-2/#post-19040 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:23:39 -0700 I see this, but the tightness of the fit should already work for hands free operation. I based the dimensions off the flextail adapter for Boston valves, which is the one with the the little rubber attachment – if you pull that off you’ll find that the little plastic piece left over fits perfectly onto the valve.

I’m still building my packraft -…[Read more]

]]> 0 14b1e83139e8da9662a9b38cd0e8b29f krafter replied to the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-accessories-2/#post-19009 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:31:22 -0700 The windows aren’t the real problem – you can close them with your fingers in a pinch.

The problem is that the pins on the end don’t allow for a mating with the other valve. The location of the holes in the Boston valve determine the inner and outer diameter of the adapter. It’s too big to fit inside the other valve and too small to fit…[Read more]

]]> 0 78ce567a906ed48f2937c6cef604d6f3 krafter replied to the topic in the forum DIY Accessories https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/reply/18933/#post-18974 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:22:47 -0700 Are you talking about the backrest/seat tube-style valves or the little red tab-open valves that you see on camping pillows?

This doesn’t work with the tube-style valves because the pins get in the way; I haven’t tried the other ones, but I suspect it might work if you don’t mind where the pins end up on the other side. The one caveat is that the…[Read more]

]]> 0 0c0d3db89810fe0a387fd6bdb20396f9 krafter replied to the topic Parchment paper question in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/parchment-paper-question/#post-18938 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:15:18 -0700 Tested and it works well!

]]> 0 c6fe536eef338ab1ab3f1676ca3e002e krafter replied to the topic in the forum DIY Accessories https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/reply/18933/#post-18936 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:32:46 -0700 The pump is definitely not strong enough, and this makes it go faster I think – so both. Feel free to make a new forum post with the link!

Emails went to my spam folder :facepalm:

]]> 0 75dfe6389065f20480c1263412fdf7c8 krafter replied to the topic in the forum DIY Accessories https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/reply/18933/#post-18934 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:28:24 -0700 @UncleFred, I did print out a prototype and test it – it fits perfectly into the pump and is a tight fit on the valve as well. I messed up on the pins by heating the whole adapter at once  with a hair dryer, which caused a couple of the holes to close up. This messed up the insertion of the rest of the pins. See photos.

I fixed the design to…[Read more]

]]> 0 6d81fe8018b0057ad67934204ed17efb krafter replied to the topic in the forum DIY Accessories https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/reply/18933/#post-18919 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:59:00 -0700 My first useful contribution here: I designed a 3d-printed adapter for the Flextail tiny pump 2x to the boston valve that can open up the check valve part and let air flow through freely. Print it with the narrow part down and the wide part up (upside down). If the flextail pumps have the same diameter output (which I suspect is true) it should…[Read more]

]]> 0 46db53267b09126f6687b8e5d89ea07c krafter started the topic Parchment paper question in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/parchment-paper-question/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 01:26:57 -0700 Is it okay to use biodegradable parchment paper or am I limited to the silicone-covered ones?

]]> 0 f52006cbe246378a103b753e5cb7e224 krafter replied to the topic Atlin and length questions in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/atlin-and-length-questions/#post-18296 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 02:11:58 -0700 Placed the order for the Atlin! Thanks @BobDep for your help!

]]> 0 1acba089682d5fd94f3f4c4cafc873b1 krafter replied to the topic Atlin and length questions in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/atlin-and-length-questions/#post-18269 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 22:50:05 -0700 Thanks! Two more questions for you (I don’t know if you’ve tried the Skeena, but you said you’ve used other kayaks, so…) – which of these would you say is better playing the “as a” role?

a. The Atlin as a general-purpose packraft (mostly lake paddling and possibly occasional class 1-2 WW in the future, <50% bikerafting)

b. The Skeena as a…[Read more]

]]> 0 c020e3c84502a0534dfd1b843d4c7018 krafter replied to the topic Atlin and length questions in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/atlin-and-length-questions/#post-18266 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 16:39:13 -0700 Thanks for the response! Do you do mostly flatwater (lakes) or rivers?

Also, do you think it works well as a general-purpose packraft? Say bikepacking < 50% of the time, future class 1/2 rapids possibly. I’m looking to use it as a raft on lakes mostly though, with or without bikes.

]]> 0 1becc3da2be368a215b13f2b6081ec09 krafter started the topic Atlin and length questions in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/atlin-and-length-questions/ Sat, 26 Aug 2023 02:53:55 -0700 A couple of questions:
1. How is the bow of the Atlin more stable/more bikepacking-friendly?

2. Does it suffer in any way (speed) from not having a pointy bow?

3. I read the article on how to choose packraft length – is there any reason not to go for the longest packraft and just have the added space in case? Does the yawing become worse?

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