Diy hiking gear

My goal here is to share a few (relatively) easy and inexpensive projects to get you started and get your feet wet with making your own backpacking gear.

I love making things myself. I've always dreamed of having my own outdoor brand- not a very feasible business idea that I would probably end up hating in the long run. With all the technical fabrics available online, we are no longer bound to the products made by big outdoor brands. You'll find fabric, patterns and tutorials online for everything from backpacks to tents to sleeping bags and rain jackets. I've put together the resources I go to when I have a project. If you know of any that I…

This complete Ultralight Backpacking Gear list for backpacking and thru-hiking. Everything you will need to hike almost anywhere in the world in 2023.

This “gear” wasn’t designed to be gear. Some of it is really ugly. Some of it is surprisingly cheap. But everything is ultralight. And really handy. Hope there is something in it …

Free pattern! Make your own insulated pouch for freezer bag cooking. #myog #diy #ultralightbackpacking #hiking #makeyourowngear

In recent years, a diverse community of outdoor makers has blossomed choosing to make their own gear.

Looking to reduce space in my pack, I opted to make my own Sleeping Bag to take on the trail.

You'll be king of the trail.

Increase comfort on the trail by learning simple boot lacing techniques that help you deal with heel slipping, pressure points and toe pain.

Packing for a day hike means preparing for anything while still packing light. Here's 11 day pack essentials for your day hike packing list!