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Building a Reed Bundle Raft — Buoyant Watercraft from Wetland Plants
The reed bundle raft is one of the oldest watercraft designs, used by cultures worldwide wherever large reeds or bulrushes grow near water. The totora reed boats of Lake Titicaca, the papyrus boats of ancient Egypt, and the tule balsa rafts of Native California all use the same principle: bundles of dried reeds lashed tightly together contain enough trapped air to support a person's weight. Reeds are naturally buoyant because their stems are filled with a spongy aerenchyma tissue. A well-built reed raft can carry 200-400 kg depending on size. The craft is simple to build, requires no metal tools, and the materials grow abundantly in any wetland. The main limitation is lifespan — waterlogged reeds eventually lose buoyancy after 2-4 weeks of continuous use.
中級者
4-6 hours
手順
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Harvest Reeds
Harvest Reeds
Harvest large quantities of bulrush, cattail, or tule reeds — each stalk should be 2+ metres long.
このステップの材料:
Dried Reed100 個2
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Dry the Reeds
Dry the Reeds
Spread the reeds on dry ground and let them dry for 1-2 weeks until they feel light and stiff.
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Sort by Length
Sort by Length
Sort dried reeds by length into matching groups.
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Form the First Bundle
Form the First Bundle
Form the first bundle: gather a tight armload of reeds (30-40cm diameter) and bind at 3-4 points along its length with strong cordage.
このステップの材料:
Cordage5 個5
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Taper Both Ends
Taper Both Ends
Taper both ends of the bundle by using progressively shorter reeds at the outsides — this creates a pointed bow and stern.
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Make a Second Bundle
Make a Second Bundle
Make a second identical bundle.
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Lash the Bundles Together
Lash the Bundles Together
Lash the two bundles side by side with cross-lashings every 30-40cm, pulling the bundles as tight as possible.
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Check the Width
Check the Width
The raft should be wider than the paddler's hips (80-120cm total width).
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Optional: Add a Deck Bundle
Optional: Add a Deck Bundle
Optional: add a third smaller bundle on top between the two main bundles to create a raised deck.
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Prepare a Paddle
Prepare a Paddle
Tie a paddle or pole before launching.
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Test in Shallow Water
Test in Shallow Water
Test in shallow water first — the raft should sit with the top surface above waterline with the paddler aboard.
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Store Out of Water
Store Out of Water
Keep the raft stored out of water when not in use to extend lifespan.
接続ブループリントの材料
You can swap these in
Can't get one of the materials? Swap it for an equivalent — these work just as well.
- Instead of Cordage, try:
Strong Cordage - Instead of Dried Reed, try:
Clarinet Reed Set (Strength 2.5, 10-Pack)
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このブループリントはCC0で公開されています。許可を求めずに、自由にコピー、修正、配布、あらゆる目的で使用できます。
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