![]() Inspect the inside floor seam, use a flashlight if possible. Step away from the noisy river and listen, you can often hear faster leaks. You can often spot damage on the perimeter and bottom of the raft. Carefully Look and Listen: - Pull your gear off the raft, fully inflate, and slowly look it over.Make sure the valves are snug, but not over-tight. We call this re-inflating process “Tempering”. In cold water, you may have to inflate your boat several times before it becomes full, the warm air from your lungs slowly cools and the boat softens. Make Sure it Leaks: Packrafts are very low-pressure boats and will change pressure with changes in temperature.Zipper Lubricant (Cargo Fly Zipper models).Stiff bristled brush (Cargo Fly Zipper models).Scissors/Knife – Small Leatherman® or Swiss Army® knife is perfect.These are the items we recommend for long backcountry trips with a large group or where extensive paddling is required to complete the trip. Not as durable as regular Aquaseal, but cures fast. Can permanently bond to the boat if left too long. Probably the single most effective field repair tape for packrafts. Tyvek® Tape: Instant temporary and durable patch on coated fabrics.Zipper lubricant (Cargo Fly Zipper models).Aquaseal®: Long term repair sealant, but requires 8-hour cure.Tenacious Tape®: Best for backing uncoated fabrics and for short term pinhole repairs to seats.Patch-N-Go®: Clear long lasting patch on coated fabrics when applied properly.Alcohol Wipes: For cleaning repair area prior to applying a patch or glue.This will cover most of the repairs you’ll encounter during normal use of your raft. The basic repair kit included with your packraft is for shorter trips where walking out is an option. ![]() Aquaseal can be used as an adhesive in a pinch, but doesn’t bond well sandwiched between layers, as it needs air to cure.
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