30-Day Packrafting Expedition: Day 30

[@junkrig-bootwo1049]

Het Matt, congratulations on your Epic Adventure, I really enjoyed the videos- very Zen like.

[@DIYPackraft]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@rschmot]

Is there an award for something like this? If not, someone should make one. This series of videos was completely enjoyable to watch and conveyed to the viewer the traveler's challenges and deep enjoyment of nature. Kudos!

[@darrellzelinsky7095]

Well said. I couldn't agree more.

[@DIYPackraft]

Wow, thank you!

[@barbarab202]

Amazing videos! I loved the honesty in these - not just showing all the great things, but also the raw daily detail when one doesn't feel great or encounters challenges. This should get entered into the Banff Film Fest.

[@jacqueline7118]

Thank you sooo much for sharing this absolutely fantastic journey and showing us all the beauty along the way. The scenery and wildlife were wonderful and immensely enjoyed each and every day of the 30. I have traveled similar terrain years ago although not as severe or for that distance, I know just how difficult it can be. I admire your courage (to do it solo), stamina, positivity and mountain goat like agility! lol Not only did you complete this wonderful adventure, you did it in trail runners and also filmed it! Wow! I am new to packrafting, just purchased one in September 2020 and have explored a few backcountry lakes but looking forward to doing more this year. I am so glad I stumbled across your videos and look forward to following you on some more adventures! :) :)

[@danielhanton6000]

Congratulations on your adventure! I have always wanted to do a thru hike of Vancouver Island myself, and your videos have given me inspiration to go for it. I look forward to building one of your packrafts and getting out on the water. Thank you for sharing.

[@andrewk5537]

Thank you for sharing. We really enjoyed your adventure

[@Hardcore_hikers]

We extend our thanks DIYpackraft, major resource for us learning about all this stuff. We didn't build our own rafts but still a lot of vital information especially on heat sealing. Great series.

[@DIYPackraft]

Note: The previous episode (day 29) is the climax of this series, where I reach the end of the island - this episode is just me hiking back to the road! For some reason twice as many people have watched this one, so I thought I should clear that up.

[@mrbeer9077]

Congratulations on completing your trip. I looked forward to watching your adventure each day now it’s completed I hope I don’t have to wait too long for your next adventure

[@herenowlife]

Could you do a follow up video ? Like what worked didn’t ? Gear list ? Food, charging, plb etc !!! What you would do differently, what worked and didn’t ? Great journey 30 days epic. Some incredible locations and imagery !! Amaising ! Been following you since early videos great application of your packraft !!

[@DIYPackraft]

Yeah, I'll do some follow-up videos answering as many questions as I can... it might take a while though :)

[@AbMtnGuy]

Matt, thank-you so much for documenting and sharing your journey! Great editing! Looking forward to seeing more about your filming and gear. What were the handful of things that made this trip successful? What wouldn't you do or bring to future trips? Thanks again! Cheers ... Guy

[@bushglamper]

Thank you for sharing and congratulations, this was a really an adventure 🔥

[@jyveslandry]

Fantastic trip, thanks!

[@Простозритель-ю9щ]

👍 Thank you Matt!

[@Простозритель-ю9щ]

From Russia ❤️

[@dylanringwood8817]

What an amazing adventure. You don’t have much quit in you. Great job with the cinematography and editing. Thanks for sharing this experience.

[@DIYPackraft]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it :D

[@herenowlife]

What an epic trip, well done, least you had so many good days at the start. Could you do a follow up video ? On what you liked didn’t like ! What worked and didn’t ! How kept gear charged ! What gear worked and didn’t work ! Gear list Food etc plb ? ! Those sort of things. I’ve followed your early videos and this was a brilliant use of your original videos. Amaising imagery and locations. Well done.

[@barbarab202]

What an amazing trip! I also enjoyed watching these daily videos. The beginning of this video looks like Nels Bight. Such fond memories of doing the North Coast Trail, Cape Scott lighthouse, and finishing with a night at San Josef Bay. Would also be interested in hearing how you kept all your electronics charged, as well as what you have in your packraft repair kit and any repairs you had to complete over the course of this trip.

[@blackbird4557]

Thank's a lot from France

[@DIYPackraft]

Thanks for watching! :D

[@theap3x329]

Just finished to watch your incredible journey! Great job filming this! I was wondering what gear you took with you. Could you provide a gear load out? Best regards from Germany

[@DIYPackraft]

Thanks! Yes, there is a link in the video description :)

[@theap3x329]

@@DIYPackraft my bad! thanks for the quick reply!

[@DIYPackraft]

No problem!

[@LaineyBug2020]

Do you have a video how to on that insulation looking thing you use with your cooking set?

[@DIYPackraft]

I don’t, but I followed someone else’s video - maybe Darwin or Frozen made it? I can’t remember, but if you search for something like “diy hiking pot cozy” it should come up. In any case, making one is very simple - some people use a product called Reflectex, but I used a car windshield reflector (and tape). It works great.