The Snuffle Flask is a lightweight fuel dispenser that works with any alcohol stove. Learn how to make one from items in your home.
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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Backpacking Wood Stove for Alpine/Snow Camping, Part 4: Dream Becomes Reality
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.
Backpacking Wood Stove for Alpine/Snow Camping, Part 3: Using Micro Stove
This series explores the use of a Backpacking Wood Stove for warmth in the winter. Part 3 covers using the Micro Snow Stove.
Home-Dried: How to Prepare Your Own Lightweight Backpacking Meals
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.
Nigor Didis 2 Tent, Part 2: A DIY/MYOG Case Study for Aftermarket Modifications to Improve Tent Performance
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.
Nigor Didis 2 Tunnel Tent Review Part 1
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?
MYOG: Backpacker’s Pot Stand
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.
MYOG Ultralight, Fixed-Length, Collapsible Trekking Poles
The author presents a method to make your own ultralight, carbon fiber trekking poles.
Backpacking Wood Stove for Alpine/Snow Camping, Part 2: Micro Snow Stove
The pursuit for warmth, snow-melting power, and comfort during winter expeditions is never-ending. This homemade, lightweight stove offers warmth and comfort for those long winter days.
Backpacking Wood Stove for Alpine/Snow Camping, Part 1: Alpine Tent Use
A wood stove that can be used in a tent? Dream or virtual reality?
Making a 2-man Cuben Fiber Tent
Making your own tent will challenge your ingenuity, but it gives you total control over your shelter. The process can be simplified with this step-by-step guide for making your own lightweight tent.
MYOG: Hanging Stove System
In the winter, depending on snow conditions a fully-enclosed shelter can be preferred in which case a hanging stove system will still allow you to cook from the comfort of your shelter.