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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 2 weeks ago
Tariff Info for US Customers
As a Canadian eCommerce retailer, I want you to know that the recent US tariffs may affect your order. As of October 1, 2025, all DIY Packraft […]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Very cool! Thanks for posting.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Postal Strike (Updated Oct. 14)
The Canada Post workers strike has changed from a total nationwide strike to a partial rolling strike, so the postal system is now functioning again, […]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 month ago
Great work, Joe – and gorgeous shot! Thanks for the feedback about the Ultralight – it sounds like you’ve had some great adventures.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 1 month, 1 week ago
Introducing the Skeena XL
Skeena XL (orange), Atlin 145 (red), Skeena 120 (green), Ultralight (yellow), all made by Kenneth Dagfinrud of Norway. Until now, big and tall […]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 months ago
Awesome! What a great location – and thanks for the feedback about the kits!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 months ago
Great photos, Lee, and excellent work! Thanks for sharing!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Folds and general screw ups in seam strips in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 months, 2 weeks ago
As far as I can see, neither of those looks bad enough to risk removal and rewelding. I would just coat them with Aquaseal and not worry about it, because everything else looks great. For the sealant on the inside, I would proceed as normal, just making sure to plug any obvious routes where air could escape. Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Forgot to attach a strip inside tube, what to do? in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Excellent – in my opinion, that’s the best way to do it – a little at a time, so you don’t get sick of it. Cheers ๐
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months ago
Fantastic! I’m glad to hear it! Enjoy the summer ๐
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Forgot to attach a strip inside tube, what to do? in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months ago
Hi Anders – don’t worry! It’s not necessary to go back and change anything – just carry on. Those inside reinforcements are only for extra strength (the Skeena and other packraft models don’t have them, and that has never caused a problem). If you are really concerned, you could add a wider reinforcing strip that bridges across the sealant, but…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months, 1 week ago
Very cool! I love the underwater shots. Congratulations!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months, 1 week ago
Awesome! Thanks for posting! And once you get some weight on the bow, you’ll find that it doesn’t turn so much when you paddle. Congratulations!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Great work! Excellent job on the self-bailing setup – I look forward to seeing more!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Tariffs on DIY Packrafts?
Just a quick note for Americans wondering if the constantly-changing tariff regime will affect their DIY Packraft purchase: In the nine years I’ve […]
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 6 months, 1 week ago
New Spray Deck Option
The Expedition style spray deck (left) and the Whitewater style spray deck (right). To accommodate the back bands and thigh straps that are now […]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Need Advice in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 months, 1 week ago
Hmm, the picture doesn’t really show the whole piece, but from what I can see, it looks like it could work. If you want a new black rectangle then I can make one for free – you’ll just need to pay the shipping cost. Send me an email with your current address if that’s what you’d like to do, or carry on with the red. Cheers
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 6 months, 1 week ago
Removable Spray Deck
If you like the idea of having a spray deck on your packraft – but only sometimes – then you should definitely check out the clever design by DIY […]
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Iron Modifications
Photo by Michael B. showing his two modified irons with interchangeable feet (more photos on his website, linked below). Michael from Hamburg, […]
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 months, 1 week ago
Off-Grid Heat Sealing Irons
I’ll admit I was skeptical when forum member @oldcanuck first emailed to say he was planning to try powering his fabric welding iron the […]
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Hello Matt … and welcome back.
I hope my design can help others who also live off-grid know that they can build a diypackraft, with a hand-made seam sealing iron!
Living with solar power for an electrical source, the thought of running a power hungry electric iron for dozens of hours had me thinking there must be a way to use my wood stove to heat a tool, of some sort, for seam sealing. It’s the temperature control of the wood stove that is key. I heat my 900sqft cabin home, cook meals, bake wirh my Nectre 350 Bakers Oven and now for a new challenge, make a couple of Matt’s Skeena kits. I figure it’s worth a try!
oldcanuck
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