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SKU: diy-extra-tiedowns
Overview
These optional tie-down additions are meant for customizing a boat or packraft for specific hauling and rigging needs, from securing bikes and skis to adding a stern grab line or other attachment points. The available styles include grab loops, strap plates, a lightweight carrying handle, single D-rings, and floor toggles, with some offered as DIY install kits and others factory installed. Strap plates are described as low-profile and suited to threading straps for gear such as bike or fly rod cases. Because the self-install versions are for experienced users only and do not include instructions, they are best suited to buyers who already know how to place permanent attachments correctly.
Why Hunters Choose the Alpacka Raft
Customizes Boat
For specialized packing options, including
Available Two
Types: unattached DIY kits or
Strap Plates
Low-profile way to secure bikes,
Grab Loops
3/4-inch nylon webbing loop on
Includes Attachment
Options for carrying handles, single
Key Features
- Additional tie downs for customizing a boat for specialized packing options.
- Available as either unattached DIY kits or factory-installed attachments.
- Grab Loop uses 3/4-inch nylon webbing loop bar tacked to a 3-inch base.
- Strap Plate has two 1-inch slots for threading straps through.
- Lightweight Carrying Handle helps carry an inflated boat on portages.
- Floor Toggle serves as a connection point for some seats, foot braces, and accessories.
Best Used For
- DIY packraft owners adding custom tie-down points for specialized gear carry
- Hunters transporting bikes, skis, or fly rod cases on a packraft
- Users needing a stern grab line or additional carry handle setup
- Experienced installers comfortable adding permanent attachments without included instructions
Specifications
| Diy Only | true |
|---|---|
| Experience Required | You should have experience installing permanent attachments to your packraft and how to locate the various attachment points if you purchase a self install kit. |
| Floor Toggle Description | The connection point needed for some seats, foot braces and accessories. |
| Grab Loop Description | A 3/4-inch nylon webbing loop bar tacked to a 3-inch diameter base. |
| Installation Instructions Included | false |
| Installation Type | Unattached (install yourself), Installed by the factory |
| Lightweight Carrying Handle Single Description | Carrying handles are an easy way to carry your inflated boat on portages. |
| Single D Ring Description | Ideal for self installing a backband. |
| Strap Plate Description | A heavy duty 3-inch diameter fabric circle with two 1" slots that you can thread straps through. |
| Strap Plate Use Cases | Securing bikes, skis, fly rod cases |
| Tie Down Type | Grab Loop, Strap Plate, Lightweight Carrying Handle (Single), Single D-Ring, Floor Toggle |
Pros
- Customizes a boat for specialized packing options, including bikes and stern grab lines.
- Available in two types: unattached DIY kits or factory-installed options.
- Strap plates offer a low-profile way to secure bikes, skis, and fly rod cases.
- Grab loops provide a 3/4-inch nylon webbing loop on a 3-inch base.
- Includes attachment options for carrying handles, single D-rings, and floor toggles.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- DIY installation only: these kits do not include installation instructions, so they are suited to users who already know how to place permanent attachment points on a packraft.
- The extra tie-down options are purpose-specific, so choosing the right one depends on whether you need a grab loop, strap plate, carrying handle, single D-ring, or floor toggle.
- Some options are described as low profile or specialized for certain accessories, which means they add function without being a universal attachment solution.
- Self-install versions require confidence in locating attachment points correctly; factory-installed versions may be preferable if you want a simpler setup.
Suggested Comparisons
- Packraft accessories
- Boat tie-down systems
- Portage carrying handles
- Seat and foot brace attachment hardware
Suggested Accessories
- Packraft repair kit
- Nylon webbing straps
- Boat carry handle
- D-rings and attachment hardware
Frequently Asked Questions
What are DIY Extra Tiedowns used for?
They are additional attachment points for customizing a boat for specialized packing options, such as carrying bikes or adding a stern grab line.
What attachment types are available?
The product data lists several options: Grab Loop, Strap Plate, Lightweight Carrying Handle (Single), Single D-Ring, and Floor Toggle.
What is the difference between a Grab Loop and a Strap Plate?
A Grab Loop is described as a 3/4-inch nylon webbing loop bar tacked to a 3-inch diameter base. A Strap Plate is a heavy-duty 3-inch diameter fabric circle with two 1-inch slots for threading straps through.
Are these tie downs installed for me?
The product offers two installation types: unattached for self-installation, or installed by the factory. The notes also say these kits are for DIY installation only and do not include installation instructions.
What should I know before choosing a self-install kit?
The data says you should have experience installing permanent attachments to your packraft and know how to locate the various attachment points before purchasing a self-install kit.