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ikea stove + imusa mug
i thought this might be of interest to folks looking for a cheap and efficient wood stove/cook pot this was not my idea- the myog forum is a palace of wonders and...
Joshua Tree advice
I'll be in southern CA in about a week and I've made time for a jaunt out to Joshua Tree NP. I am planning a 2-night solo trip there and seeking some...
MYOG Rain Skirt
Last weekend I made a rain skirt. - I am using 1.1 oz silnylon. - I decided to go with a snap instead of velcro. I think this will be more durable...
Boots boots boots? help!
Need some ideas for boots, and where to be fitted for them. Obviously it all comes down to fit, and my current boots, Montrail Torre GTX, are giving me heel blisters. I...
Considering changing pack
I have a Granite Gear Meridian Vapor (M/Long) that I currently use but I think it has too much room for my needs and I don't like the layout of it. The...
Simmerlite Weight vs. WindPro Weight
I'm going to make an attempt here to compare the weight of an MSR Simmerlite with the weight of an MSR WindPro. I would appreciate any feedback that you might have, particularly...
MODEL YOUR MYOG DESIGNS IN 3D - SEE FABRIC STRESS - COOL SOFTWARE!!
In recent weeks I've spent a lot of time (probably too much) looking around for software packages that will allow me to speed up the design-to-sewing process. Here's one candidate I thought...
Hiking Through Hyperbole: A Walk in the Clouds
With nearly constant cloud cover and a few mornings waking up to a thick layer of snow on the ground, the focus of the last days on the trail went from staying dry to just staying warm.
Yet Another Steripen Thread - OR - Which Steripen?
I've decided to try a Steripen but am unsure of the model. I have no experience with any of the models, I have read most of the reviews and did a forum...
First 2 MYOG Packs
I sewed some stuff sacks together, and it gave me enough courage to try my hand at a pack or two! These are both made with Dyneema X, 2.2oz Coated nylon ripstop,...
Help me reach a sub 5lb base weight
Here is my normal 3 season list. I know that the rain jacket is heavy, thinking about adding a hood to my myog tarp to solve that problem. My pack has been...
Canister Stoves.
Paul, I've been using the LiteMax this last season, and have really been happy with it. From canoe camping to backpacking, its a great stove, especially for two. I like the flexibility...
American Silnylon not Acceptable?
Copied and pasted from a post by Roger Caffin on another thread. "Stock American silnylon is just too porous to be acceptable any more..." I have seen this and statements like it...
MYOG Material Suggestions
I have an opportunity to pick up some discounted materials. Materials: I can get some Nylon 6,6 Double Silicone Coated Silnylon in a Navy color that has been heat slit to 63"...
Kooka Bay
"Bender/=amazon. Amazon is a stupid comparison." No, it isn't (though your point stands: "Don't shop with someone with a documented, terrible record. Duh."). The nut of it is that people won't buy...
help a big guy out
I can't get my sleeping bag to compress enough to fit in my pack. Its a coleman mantauk...fat boy bag....its big....I've been strapping it to the outside of my deuter 65 10...
The D prize: for 1st synthetic down cluster
Perhaps there could be a D prize for the first group/person to create a proper manufacturable synthetic down cluster. (like the X prize) What's wrong with the natural stuff? Why the hubristic...
10x10 SilNylon Pyramid Design
Hey! I outline my plans for my pyramid below. Please take a look if you think I am missing something or if I am doing something you don't recommend. I'm using the...
2011 no-compromise 3+ season gear list for the PNW?
This is my 2011 3+ season gear list for the Pacific Northwest as a Google Doc, that includes crazy things like a Jetboil, a water filter, and lots of insulation:2011 gear list...
What contaminates do you treat your water for? And what do you use to filter/purify?
My goal is to get rid of my 1 lb. MSR filter this year, but can not decide what route I want to go. 1.) What contaminates do I need to treat?...
