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Make Your Own Gear (MYOG)

General instructional techniques that can be applied across a broad scope of project types; also specific projects using lightweight materials and designs, from start to finish. Projects include plans and patterns, step by step instructions, detailed photographs and/or diagrams throughout the process, and a discussion of design principles and applicability of the item in a lightweight kit. Projects usually include detailed instructions for sourcing, manufacturing, and finishing homemade backpacking gear.

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DIY Backpacking Stove: An Ultralight Vortex Burner (Part 3: Mechanical Design)

Jul 8, 2016 by Roger Caffin

In part 3, Roger Caffin discusses the mechanical design for the vortex burner as a solution for an ultralight winter DIY backpacking stove system.

canister stoves, vortex burner, winter backpacking

DIY Backpacking Stove: An Ultralight Vortex Burner (Part 2: Research and Development)

Jun 29, 2016 by Roger Caffin

In part 2, Roger Caffin explains the research and development behind the vortex burner as a solution for an ultralight winter DIY backpacking stove system.

canister stoves, vortex burner, winter backpacking

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DIY Ultralight Backpack: My Search for a Perfect Pack

Jun 15, 2016 by Luke Schmidt

After trying several commercial backpacks, I made my own DIY ultralight backpack so I could have the features I like.

backpacks, DIY / MYOG

DIY Backpacking Stove: An Ultralight Vortex Burner (Part 1- Background and Theory)

Jun 10, 2016 by Roger Caffin

In Part 1, Roger Caffin explores the theory behind using a vortex burner as a solution for an ultralight winter DIY backpacking stove system.

canister stoves, winter backpacking

How to Make a Lightweight Fuel Bottle for Alcohol Stoves (the Snuffle Flask)

Jun 6, 2016 by K. Urs Grütter, LL.M.

The Snuffle Flask is a lightweight fuel dispenser that works with any alcohol stove. Learn how to make one from items in your home.

alcohol stove, Snuffle Flask

Backpacking Wood Stove for Alpine/Snow Camping, Part 4: Dream Becomes Reality

May 19, 2016 by Timothy Clarke

Y-Shaped Snow Pit, Tim Clarke, Micro Wood Stove, Alpine/Snow Camping, Part 4

This series explores the use of a Backpacking Wood Stove for warmth in the winter. Part 4 covers using the Micro Snow Stove in the field.

winter backpacking, wood stoves

Backpacking Wood Stove for Alpine/Snow Camping, Part 3: Using Micro Stove

May 2, 2016 by Timothy Clarke

This series explores the use of a Backpacking Wood Stove for warmth in the winter. Part 3 covers using the Micro Snow Stove.

winter backpacking, wood stoves

Home-Dried: How to Prepare Your Own Lightweight Backpacking Meals

Apr 26, 2016 by Emylene VanderVelden

Some backpackers require specialized trail food. Others simply want to target a specific dietary preference. Learning how to make your own lightweight backpacking food is a valuable skill, and perhaps, easier than you think.

Backpacking Food

Nigor Didis 2 Tent, Part 2: A DIY/MYOG Case Study for Aftermarket Modifications to Improve Tent Performance

Mar 9, 2016 by Roger Caffin

The author presents manageable solutions to improve performance of the Nigor Didis 2 Tunnel Tent using an MYOG / DIY approach that can be applied to any tent.

MYOG, Nigor

Nigor Didis 2 Tunnel Tent Review Part 1

Nov 10, 2015 by Roger Caffin 15 Comments

Tunnel tents are known for their robust frames and thriving in inclement weather. Does this tent from outdoor industry newcomer Nigor uphold to these standards?

Nigor, ultralight sleep systems, winter backpacking

MYOG: Backpacker’s Pot Stand

Oct 28, 2015 by Steve Schweitzer 9 Comments

A simple design makes this one of the easiest MYOG projects we’ve published. The result is a lightweight, compact pot stand for your alcohol stove.

alcohol stove

MYOG Ultralight, Fixed-Length, Collapsible Trekking Poles

Oct 5, 2015 by David Hoyer 48 Comments

The author presents a method to make your own ultralight, carbon fiber trekking poles.

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