Poncho-Tarp(doughnut) raft

[jcl-MD]

Cut the stakes for the frame.


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Pound the stakes in a circle type shape.


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Add the saplings sticks ect!


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Wrap it all up!


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Wrap it all in a tarp and set sail!! Ha!!


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The raft worked GREAT!!
It most likely would have held 3 adults .
It needed 2 people to make it go in a straight line!! I am no paddler!!
THANKS!!!

 

[Waldganger]

that is AWESOME!!!

now I need to find somewhere I can do that

 

[Rob Thomas]

No shit, thats awesome! Way to think outside of the box.

 

[ROCK6]

Good technique! Looks like it came out very functional...great learning experience for your son as well:thumbup: I've never done the donut raft, but I've used the Australian raft several times (well, really only a raft for your equpment). Excellent job:thumbup:

ROCK6

 

[skab8541]

Good Stuff J, when is the rodent powered motor going to be done??

 

[RescueRiley]

That is fantastic, you got some real skills there brother.. That is something I've been wanting to try.

 

[PropThePolecat]

Thats excellent thinking! I've got to try that sometime!

 

[j williams]

Ha!! Good stuff man. How long did it take ya to build?

 

[Waldganger]

whats the Australian raft?

 

[jcl-MD]

Good Stuff J, when is the rodent powered motor going to be done??

I can't figure out how to keep Chip and Dale from drowning!! Ha!!

Ha!! Good stuff man. How long did it take ya to build?

The frame took 2-3 hrs, and the wrap was about a hour.
THANKS!

whats the Australian raft?

Australian raft is whin you use your backpack ruck ect, and wrap it in a poncho covering to make the raft!!

THANKS!!

 

[The Warrior]

Saw this years ago on tv. Looks like an awesome time. Thanks for sharing.

 

[tonym]

Very very cool! Great post!

 

[AeroNautiCal]

Lt. Peter Halkett would have been proud of you!

This guy was the father of Packrafts, details, here.

The umbrella sail in use.

 

[OkefenokeeKnives]

That was so cool!!!

 

[jcl-MD]

Lt. Peter Halkett would have been proud of you!

This guy was the father of Packrafts, details, here.

The umbrella sail in use.

THANKS for the very cool extra info, next time I will try for a sail!!

THANKS!!