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    • 2024
      • Postal Strike Ended (updated)
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    • 2023
      • $200 DIY Packraft Coupon at Charity Auction
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    • 2019
      • How to Choose a Packraft (not just DIY)
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      • Book Review: Packrafting, by Molly Absolon
      • Book Review: A Long Trek Home
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      • First Look: Skeena
      • Website Redesign in Progress
      • New Video: Iron Temperature & Timing
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      • Success! New packrafts tested.
      • Surprise: Another New DIY Packraft Model
      • The Silicone Roller: my new favorite tool
      • Packraft Fishing Rod Holder
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      • First Look: Updated 2-Person DIY Packraft
      • Ken’s DIY Packraft Build Report
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    • 2018
      • New Ultralight DIY Packraft – First Look
      • Two new fabrics in the shop
      • 14 Day Alaska Group Trip
      • Travel Notice: August 10-24
      • Tim’s Pontoon Kayak, Version 2
      • Tie-Down Video Posted
      • Convertible Spray Deck
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      • Camouflage Fabric in Stock
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      • Book Review: The Wilderness Paddler’s Handbook
      • Inflation Bag Video
      • New Seat Construction Video
      • FAQ Reorganized, New Content
      • Zippers & Green Fabric Back In Stock
      • Backordered Products Resupply Timing Estimates
      • New V3 Assembly Video (password protected)
      • Heat Sealable Boston Valves in Stock
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      • Whitewater Fittings, a Packraft “Trailer,” and More
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    • 2017
      • New Paddling Video
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      • Another Improved Tie-Down
      • Bruce’s Voyageur 2-Person DIY Packraft – First Float!
      • Overseas? Save money by using a “freight forwarder”
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      • How Fast is a Packraft?
      • V3 DIY Packrafts will start shipping early October
      • Lightweight Fishing Float Tube
      • More photos of the new V3 DIY Packraft
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      • Inflation bag kit instructions posted
      • New DIY Packraft Design Available Soon (and a small rant)
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      • Another *%#@ Fabric Delay!
      • Airtight zippers are back in stock
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      • Crowd Sourcing Green
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      • TIZIP Airtight Zippers now in Stock
      • Video – Tomi testing his new DIY Packraft
    • 2016
      • Airtight zipper installation instructions posted
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      • Review: $25 Heat-Sealing Iron
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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 5 months ago

    Cool – let us know how it goes!

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic 2017 Packrafting RoundUp in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 5 months ago

    Thanks for posting, Adrian! I can’t make it this year, but maybe next year 😀

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 5 months ago

    😀

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Chris,

    Thanks for reminding me I needed to post a page about this – here it is!

    Matt

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    Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years, 6 months ago

    Good news – I have just heard from the manufacturer that they have sorted out the Customs mess. Now I am awaiting new tracking information for the shipment…

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    Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years, 6 months ago

    Below are patterns for making spray decks like the one pictured above, designed to fit Small, Medium, and Large V2 DIY Packrafts (and V2 plans). They can also be modified to fit the V3 DIY Packraft as […]

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      Matt (Admin) replied 8 years, 5 months ago

      Hi Joe – I’m glad your build went well and you’re putting your packraft to good use!

      I think your half deck idea would be an easy way to keep most of the splashes out, and the bent tent pole (or maybe even just your knees) would keep the deck sloped so the water would run off the sides – good idea! If you give it a try, please let us know how it works out. Cheers!

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      Matt (Admin) replied 6 years, 4 months ago

      Sorry, I don’t have a Rogue-Lite so I don’t know.

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic sprayskirt and cockpit in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 6 months ago

    Check out these pictures of an ingenious cruiser spray deck made by Andreas H.! He used 40D ripstop and a YKK Aquaguard 3C zipper. It tucks away into that tiny bag on the bow and weighs barely anything. I love getting emails like this!

    DIY Packraft Cruiser Deck

     

     

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Cruiser Stern in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 6 months ago

    That sounds reasonable – do let us know how it goes 🙂

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Cruiser Stern in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 6 months ago

    Nice work, Lyn! I know how much time and effort goes in to prototyping, so well done! My only comment is that handling might be improved if the gear storage area is in the bow instead of the stern, as I’ve noticed that with a pack or passenger up front there’s less yaw induced with each paddle stroke (because of the increased “moment of inertia”…[Read more]

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 6 months ago

    Wow, good work, Chris! I wondered what that connection looked like inside, but didn’t have a screw driver long enough to take it apart. Thanks for posting!

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Other Inflatable Projects in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 6 months ago

    Check out this completely inflatable pontoon boat built by Ron S. It’s designed for fishing and drifting down rivers, and the goal was to make something lightweight that he could easily hop on and off of wearing waders. Here’s what Ron had to say about it:

    “The camo raft in the photo is my 3rd generation. My first raft was the 210D Yellow raft.…[Read more]

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Other Inflatable Projects in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 6 months ago

    Check out this completely inflatable pontoon boat built by Ron S. It’s designed for fishing and drifting down rivers, and the goal was to make something lightweight that he could easily hop on and off of wearing waders. Here’s what Ron had to say about it:

    “The camo raft in the photo is my 3rd generation. My first raft was the 210D Yellow raft.…[Read more]

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Other Inflatable Projects in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 6 months ago

    Check out this completely inflatable pontoon boat built by Ron S. It’s designed for fishing and drifting down rivers, and the goal was to make something lightweight that he could easily hop on and off of. Here’s what Ron had to say about it:

    “The camo raft in the photo is my 3rd generation. My first raft was the 210D Yellow raft. It has the same…[Read more]

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Other Inflatable Projects in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 6 months ago

    Check out this completely inflatable pontoon boat built by Ron S. It’s designed for fishing and drifting down rivers, and the goal was to make something lightweight that he could easily hop on and off of. Here’s what Ron had to say about it:

    “The camo raft in the photo is my 3rd generation. My first raft was the 210D Yellow raft. It has the same…[Read more]

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    Matt (Admin) started the topic Other Inflatable Projects in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 6 months ago

    Post here about other DIY projects related to DIY Packrafts.

    Note: If you wish to reply to a specific comment below, please click the grey “Reply” link above the specific comment you are responding to – then your comment will appear nested below that comment. If you don’t first click the “Reply” link, your comment will appear at the top of the…[Read more]

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Floors, and sharp rocks. spray skirts? in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 6 months ago

    Hi Eric – thanks for joining 🙂

    I’ll answer the part here that wasn’t covered in the whitewater topic.

    You could definitely add a second layer of fabric to the inside bottom of an inflatable floor – you would just have to cut “windows” in it so the top layer of the floor could be attached to the bottom layer (either using baffles, or by joining…[Read more]

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    Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years, 6 months ago

    Aaarrrrrgghhh!

    Remember that bad luck I mentioned in the last post? Well, I have just been informed by the supplier that Customs thought the fabric shipment looked fishy because the cost listed on the invoice […]

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      mikkel replied 8 years, 6 months ago

      On the good side, the fabric has arrived.. And we will wait in patience… 😉
      Maybe you should have under-valued the fabrics… Then the Customs guys wouldn’t have been suspicious 😉

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      Matt (Admin) replied 8 years, 6 months ago

      Could be – they do spin a good yarn!

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    Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 6 months ago

    Hi Edward – great job on the packraft, and thanks for posting the photos! Lake Taupo looks just as crystal clear as I remember it – what a great place to paddle!

    Please keep us posted on your cruiser deck, as it looks like you’re on the right track 🙂

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    Matt (Admin) started the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 6 months ago

    To combat spam, I regularly delete users who have not made any posts, so if you are a newly-registered user and you are not going to post in one of the other topics right away, please say “Hi” below to prove you are not a spam bot.

    If you are already a registered customer, this is not necessary.

    Thanks!

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    Matt (Admin) started the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 6 months ago

    To combat spam, I regularly delete users who have not made any posts, so if you are a newly-registered user and you are not going to post in one of the other topics right away, please say “Hi” below to prove you are not a spam bot.

    If you are already a registered customer, this is not necessary.

     

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