https://www.diypackraft.com/members/lwschaef/activity/ Activity feed for lwschaef. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:51 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 b96e9ccc13629d240266542641a45a34 https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/alternative-sources-for-fabric-and-other-materials/#post-20510 Sun, 04 May 2025 18:04:23 -0700 I recently used Seattle Fabrics 200D TPU coated Oxford https://www.seattlefabrics.com/56-58-200-D-Heat-Sealable-Coated-Oxford-2950-linear-yard_p_44.html for a few accessories since I’m based nearish to Seattle and they sell in small (0.25yd) increments. I found that it is air and watertight, but Matt’s fabrics are still definitely the best in…[Read more]

]]> 0 62de7e42c77e7c979476958310a734ee https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-packraft-photos/#post-20509 Sun, 04 May 2025 15:55:37 -0700 Here are a few more photos of the setup. 6 holes on each side of the stern, and 3 on each side towards the bow. As you can see, the first few holes in the back are reinforced with patches of extra seat/floor fabric, with flaps cut into them for drainage without letting in excess water. Since I am mostly paddling high-volume rivers right now and…[Read more]

]]> 0 58b5115aa12dcacf8f254a94e1ca542d https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-packraft-photos/#post-20497 Thu, 01 May 2025 04:49:26 -0700 It has now been a couple of weeks of dialing in my Skeena! I’ve used Matt’s awesome all-around platform to create a more whitewater-savvy self-bailing boat with a backband, full-length inflatable floor for stability and edging, and a foot pillow. I’m super happy with how the boat has performed thus far in my local whitewater park and a few river…[Read more]

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