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Leaking gas canisters? Help please.
by Roger Caffin August 8, 2024 Gear / Technology
A Shoulder Season of Life – follow up
by Michael Haubert May 18, 2024 Commentary
A Shoulder Season of Life
by Michael Haubert May 2, 2024 Commentary
Thankful for clean water
by James Montavon January 2, 2024 Commentary
Water Water Everywhere…And Plenty To Drink
by Zachary September 13, 2023 Skills
zpacks hexamid pocket tarp with bivy sack by ryan jordan
Simplifying a kit by taking as few things as possible
by Ryan Jordan June 6, 2023 Gear / Technology
Backpacking Pyromania
by Zachary March 19, 2023 Gear / Technology
Why I Pack My Fears
by Zachary March 19, 2023 Gear / Technology
Finally…A Practical 1st Aid Kit for Backpacking
by Zachary March 19, 2023 Gear / Technology
Proposal for a novel backpack component: Movable Lumbar Pad
by Nenta WAKO, Dr.Eng. February 5, 2023 Gear / Technology
HOW TO PLAN Ergonomic gear
by Nenta WAKO, Dr.Eng. September 26, 2022 MYOG
What UL Backpacking Can Teach Us About Business
by Brendan Yeager September 20, 2022 Commentary
3D printing of MoLLE attachment for Insta360 ONE X2
by Nenta WAKO, Dr.Eng. April 17, 2022 MYOG
Ergonomic shoulder straps that reduce shoulder pain
by Nenta WAKO, Dr.Eng. February 15, 2022 Gear / Technology
Which seam is superior in water resistance? “Plain seam VS Welt seam”
by Nenta WAKO, Dr.Eng. January 2, 2022 MYOG
cabin at night with milky way galaxy
Reflections from (a) Windy Pass
by Ryan Jordan October 28, 2021 Commentary
I introduce backpack engineering for DIY/MYOG based on my professional expertise!
by Nenta WAKO, Dr.Eng. October 8, 2021 MYOG
MYOG – more than just a means to an end
by Mikaela MacKenzie June 29, 2021 MYOG
Building a dehydrated & freeze-dried pantry to make simple & tasty On-Trail Dinners / Meals
by Bob Fink June 29, 2021 Skills
Backpacking Organization
by Benjamin Suttles June 27, 2021 Gear / Technology

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