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oldcanuck replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 months, 2 weeks ago

First splash with one of the new DIYPackrafts I made this winter!

I couldn’t be happier. It handles just like an old creek boat kayak I had years ago but lighter, is much more controllable than my canoe and is going to see a TON of time on the water throughout Canada. Thanks again for making these kits Matt!
oldcanuck commented on the post, Off-Grid Heat Sealing Irons 9 months, 4 weeks ago

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…[Read more]

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oldcanuck replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 11 months, 1 week ago

Gidday! I seem to DIY everything in my life, so might as well try out Matt’s kits. Looking forward to much fun on the water throughout Canada in the coming years … oldcanuck
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