DIY Packraft | unnamedpeaks | Activity https://www.diypackraft.com/members/robinlevick/activity/ Activity feed for unnamedpeaks. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:51 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3eaef05a11887caec85fa85a44bc7a8d unnamedpeaks replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-packraft-photos/?view=all#post-11269 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:37:36 -0700 Finished my UL Packraft

]]> 0 0778a89abf589c17c728f3fe5ffbc397 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Internal Drybag Connector in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/internal-drybag-connector/#post-11509 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 05:46:47 -0800 Ohhh, of course! The last time I looked in a raft it was the Alpacka, which has no exposed TPU inside. I forgot about that. That’s easy!

 

 

]]> 0 eaf86461f5ad7ee09fc3b31cad2c49c3 unnamedpeaks posted a new activity comment https://www.diypackraft.com/2019/10/08/a-diy-packraft-logo/comment-page-1/#comment-10613 Sun, 26 Jan 2020 17:44:55 -0800 I want one

In reply to - Matt (Admin) wrote a new post Every so often I think DIY Packraft should have a logo – something beautiful, clever, iconic, and instantly recognizable – like Apple’s apple or the Coca Cola script… but I’m not […] ]]> 0ddb048933321115b52ea25c67e84fbf unnamedpeaks started the topic Internal Drybag Connector in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/internal-drybag-connector/ Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:04:44 -0800 I want to install clips inside the packraft for attaching dry bags. How would you recommend I do this? What about the tab type connector coming out of the floor seam? Or would it be better to glue in a pouch. Can’t just iron on on inside of the boat….

 

 

]]> 0 f77af049b20e7ab36088756fbcb360ea unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/kit-plans-construction-questionshelp/#post-11464 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:22:32 -0800 Is the 190 GMS material any stronger than the 115, or is it just double coated? Because it ripped surprisingly easily when making the UL boat, it seems less tear resistant than 30 denier silnylon. But I don’t know if it’s heaver material and maybe stronger in terms of puncture resistance?

 

 

]]> 0 bbeddd016233bcf736c0b1c5660e0caa unnamedpeaks posted a new activity comment https://www.diypackraft.com/activity/p/2877/#acomment-2887 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 02:44:03 -0800 So, yes the Alpacka holds air..I now have a reference point for how firm a boat will be next day if it’s airtight. I’m at a loss. Cant find any more leaks and not sure what to try next

In reply to - unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts Matt, Well, you have said that the boat should hold air overnight. I am finding that once I temper up the […] ]]> 69dedf62d668bc08c2ff6c92ebbcda22 unnamedpeaks posted a new activity comment https://www.diypackraft.com/2017/05/08/alternative-lightweight-inflation-valves/comment-page-1/#comment-10405 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 21:34:12 -0800 Having put these in multiple rafts, what are you preferring? These seem like they would be better for the UL raft, maybe include this as an option on that page…

In reply to - Matt (Admin) wrote a new post You may have noticed the new valves that are now available in the shop in addition to the Boston valves, top-up valves, and small valves that were already available. These […] ]]> 66ff49248e7522073e9a2ed875e25eff unnamedpeaks posted a new activity comment https://www.diypackraft.com/2017/05/08/alternative-lightweight-inflation-valves/comment-page-1/#comment-10404 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 21:34:12 -0800 So, does this mean you with this system I could make an inflation bag that was also a dry-bag, when this valve was closed? Or is the modification destructive, meaning you are left with a hole in the bottom of the bag?

In reply to - Matt (Admin) wrote a new post You may have noticed the new valves that are now available in the shop in addition to the Boston valves, top-up valves, and small valves that were already available. These […] ]]> d235c08ffb2bf1f6dcdefc9c09f5b4ba unnamedpeaks posted a new activity comment https://www.diypackraft.com/activity/p/2877/#acomment-2882 Sat, 21 Dec 2019 17:50:44 -0800 When you say the boat should hold air overnight, what does this mean? It’s not holding pressure. It’s not deflating into a pile. At this point painting the raft with soap is becoming a daily ritual lol. Just how air tight are people getting their boats? I guess I could blow up my new alpacka as well and leave them both out overnight and see how…[Read more]

In reply to - unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts Matt, Well, you have said that the boat should hold air overnight. I am finding that once I temper up the […] ]]> e13df79c301018841b8bc91c073b22f0 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/kit-plans-construction-questionshelp/#post-11409 Sat, 21 Dec 2019 09:03:26 -0800 I have always been confused by how this works on your website.

]]> 0 6c76acd814a39304578e4387840e1951 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/kit-plans-construction-questionshelp/#post-11406 Sat, 21 Dec 2019 00:42:00 -0800 Matt,

Well, you have said that the boat should hold air overnight. I am finding that once I temper up the boat, it loses that nice pressure within about 10 minutes, and overnight sags noticeably.

I found (or maybe created?) some more spots today by painting it with the soap and then taking it in a hot shower. As the air expanded I saw some…[Read more]

]]> 2 977325a8e9acd518ecadb73791a66362 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/kit-plans-construction-questionshelp/#post-11404 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 22:23:02 -0800 Matt,

I am discouraged! I did this and did identify some pinhole leaks that were not on seams. I patched them with aquaseal, but the boat still isn’t holding pressure. At this point I have painted every square inch with 1/2 dish soap 1/2 water 3 different times and I can’t identify any leaks, but the boat is still losing air.

I also covered the…[Read more]

]]> 0 b75aab0779e7842e56707928d92c4bd7 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic DIY Donut in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-donut/#post-11401 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:59:00 -0800 So, I have a friend who is going to model a version of the Aire Rocketbomb, but a hexagon instead of a octagon for easier assembly. I will be ordering some material and making a test version this winter. I will share plans.

A tube is a really fun thing to bring on a backpacking trip. In early season I have had amazing times snow tubing, and…[Read more]

]]> 0 e31fc1ac57dc25d78cba4ddef26c02d9 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/kit-plans-construction-questionshelp/#post-11393 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 20:38:23 -0800 Yes, that was a helpful tip. I found areas on the fabric. It’s a lot of painting the raft with soap lol.

Do you find that the UL raft easily springs more small pinhole leaks, or that once you get it sealed up after assembly that it’s withstands use pretty well?

]]> 0 4b7ef3de63a8729b9eca4d334beab0cb unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/kit-plans-construction-questionshelp/#post-11382 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 04:15:01 -0800 I am having trouble finding leaks. I made UL raft, and took it for a test paddle, it’s great. I found two small leaks and plugged with aquaseal. But it’s still leaking and I can’t figure out from where. I painted on 1/2 dish soap 1/2 water.

Any ideas?

]]> 0 2cedf3ebb86df5097c363993defd4f52 unnamedpeaks posted a new activity comment https://www.diypackraft.com/2019/06/07/iron-modification-video/comment-page-1/#comment-10354 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:08:32 -0800 Is there some benefit to replacing the plug as opposed to using an adaptor?

In reply to - Matt (Admin) wrote a new post The “leather iron” from http://www.aliexpress.com is my preferred iron for assembling DIY Packraft kits. It’s hot enough, it maintains a consistent temperature, it’s robustly built, […] ]]> a685166f5abe00139b017be6abbb51e1 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Finished my V3! in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/finished-my-v3/#post-11321 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 01:54:28 -0800 Can you share pics and a plan for the dual D ring attachment you made for the back band and thigh straps to connect to?

 

 

]]> 0 28429a8231e074cab3cf27e085915674 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Packrafting Helmets in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/packrafting-helmets/#post-11320 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 01:43:50 -0800 They just opened a Decathlon in SF, I can’t wait to go there. I’ll check this out and report back.

]]> 0 bbb801113884093d490f6136a3993aa0 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic 2 Chamber modification in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/2-chamber-modification/#post-11319 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 01:42:43 -0800 David, how did your dual chamber build go?

]]> 0 c691979875a0e4ef50defbc48696a97e unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Seat Tie-in tabs in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/seat-tie-in-tabs/#post-11318 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 01:40:26 -0800 Has this become a standard part of the plan for the v4 boats? Or is there another method for keeping the seat in place?

]]> 0 42c85b8c517e3b4d22ee9ec61f61ec4c unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Baffling? in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/baffling/#post-11317 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 01:35:47 -0800 Hmm, strange assertion since none of the Alpackas are multi chamber as far as I know. Those are definitely pro tools not pool toys.

]]> 0 252df7e7585cddc70d7b5fb359c27dc0 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic DIY tizip in Kokopelli packraft in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-tizip-in-kokopelli-packraft/#post-11316 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 01:31:14 -0800 How much is the zipper on it’s own, I don’t see an option to add that to my cart in the store

]]> 0 fe513812642b81d80daf71d35ec8f6cd unnamedpeaks replied to the topic DIY Donut in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-donut/#post-11299 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:25:33 -0800

That looks like the way to do it. I basically want that, but in the lighter weight that would be possible with the 210D fabric. Could put a floor in it and put it together just like a DIY Packraft…I would just need someone to model it out for me in software.

Anyone on here game? I could also see if someone on Fiver could do it

 

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]]> 0 a9038e4888968f45e26d6abc092400a9 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Tips & Tricks in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/tips-tricks/#post-11270 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 20:02:42 -0800 I got it at a dollar store. It looks something like this https://www.amazon.com/IMISNO-Sheets-Paper-Colors-thickness/dp/B01I1TED18/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=1mm+foam&qid=1574625656&sr=8-4

 

]]> 0 f5574fce3d0f2b8f18632f6bf3edc7db unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Skeena/Telkwa review wanted re: handling and comparison to other boats in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/skeena-telkwa-review-wanted-re-handling-and-comparison-to-other-boats/#post-11248 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:00:55 -0800 For example, here is a breakdown of the Alpacka lineup https://thingstolucat.com/2019/05/17/alpacka-raft-lineup/

 

And I’m told the Kokopelli rogue is closest to the expedition.

 

Where would the newest DIY packrafts fit in here? They seem like they would be in expedition/rogue territory with a balance between stability and handling.

 

]]> 0 751d58313027d50270dbe95ded76d112 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Tips & Tricks in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/tips-tricks/#post-11233 Sat, 16 Nov 2019 00:38:40 -0800 I found some very thin foam at a craft store, 1mm or less, and use this under the seams when I iron, as well as affix it to my bowl or form. It makes things WAY easier. The welding is faster, and requires less passes, usually can do in one go. If it’s too thick it causes problems, but if you can find some thin stuff to make the surface have a…[Read more]

]]> 0 e966e32b8ab176a06806932b9f1f8763 unnamedpeaks started the topic Skeena/Telkwa review wanted re: handling and comparison to other boats in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/skeena-telkwa-review-wanted-re-handling-and-comparison-to-other-boats/ Sat, 16 Nov 2019 00:34:25 -0800 Hi all. I just finished a UL Packraft, had a great time doing it. I had planned to build the UL DIYPackraft as my backpacking alpine lake boat, and had planned to buy a Kokopelli Rogue or Alpacka Yak as my whitewater boat. Now that I see how easy it is to make these rafts, I am considering just making another.

Alpacka has so many different…[Read more]

]]> 0 e7bb66728599598a8bfb1d7b961d6628 unnamedpeaks started the topic DIY Donut in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/diy-donut/ Thu, 11 Jul 2019 23:40:22 -0700 Hi,

I like to take an inflatable donut with me backpacking. In early season I can snowtube, and in later season I can float on lakes.

It seems easy to make with the DIY packraft fabric. Just two washer shaped pieces of fabric inflate into tubes.

Will anyone help me think through a construction method? How do I seal those two pieces together, I…[Read more]

]]> 0 962d0313c98394f7446ddbf84996374f unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/kit-plans-construction-questionshelp/#post-6833 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 21:35:47 -0700 Hi.

ok I think I have gotten the technique down. But now I am stalled trying to make the drybag. It’s to fit perfectly inside my pack, to make a roll-top waterproof liner.  I want it to have a rectangular bottom with rounded corners, but it looks like theres a limit to how tight the curves can be before everything gets really difficult. I am…[Read more]

]]> 0 32ab4108df68105e07d29610c7a8d6f7 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/kit-plans-construction-questionshelp/#post-6752 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 02:15:03 -0700 Hi,

I am attempting to make a drybag packliner with the 40d fabric, both because I need one and because I want to get the hang of this before trying to make the raft. (and I am waiting on the release of the new UL kit!)

Anyway I got my iron and checked the temp with a IR thermometer I have. I adjusted the thermostat so that the tip of the iron…[Read more]

]]> 0 d16819fa8724b34d6699b1bdb662f260 unnamedpeaks replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/say-hi-here-to-prove-you-are-not-a-spam-bot/#post-6751 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 02:04:47 -0700 Nobody has ever accused me of being a robot

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