Diy ultralight backpacking gear

Looking for a sleeping bag that won't break the bank? Check out our DIY ultralight sleeping bag for just $30!

Make your own gear (or "MYOG" for short) is exactly what it sounds like – making your own backpacking gear. This do-it-yourself minimalist ethic has been an integral part of backpacking, especially ultralight backpacking. We cover a list of the common ways to make popular gear items.

Visit us at: https://ScrewTheAverage.comDIY alternative to expensive Eagle Creek ultralight packing cubes! Packing cubes allow you to organize and compartmen...

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 for you :-) Tiny jars from the pharmacy (2g) Use them for sunscreen, deodorant (if ever you get in contact with civilization), ointments, toothpaste, etc. Label it…

How do you pack a tent in a backpack or where do you put your tent on your backpack? And what do you do with it when it’s wet? Read on to find out exactly how I pack my tent in my backpack, even when it's wet and gross.

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 alcohol stove system weighs about 9 oz and costs about $25. It's not flawless, but it's trail-tested and gets the job done.

Some things are so easy to DIY, it doesn't make sense to do anything else.

I've spent years compiling my ideal lightweight backpacking gear setup, & I've made a list to share with you. Read on & take a peek inside my 12-pound pack.

Learn the pros and cons of making your own DIY ultralight pack. Plus: Tips for beginning sewers.

Disastrously smart.

Patterns for making your own backpacking gear. DIY and MYOG projects.

Drip-drying is fine for day hikes. If you are going hiking for longer though, things can get funky quickly if you don’t wipe. I used to pack toilet paper out with me, but then I got sick of carrying tons of TP plus a bag for it. I tried a bandana, but it got dirty

Some of the best moments in my life happened when I had the very least. Whenever I stress about money or work, I remind myself of that. When I was spending a majority of each year backpacking, hitchhiking, or cycling, people would ask me if I was a self-made millionaire or a trust-fund baby. I’d laugh it off and assure them that living like a hobo was dirt cheap. I used to have a motto back then: “A dollar saved is a mile hiked.” I’d see something I wanted to buy and think, "is it worth 200…

In early February, I’ll be setting out on my first thru hike attempt. I’m going to be hiking the Backbone Trail (BBT), a long distance trail in California’s Santa Monica Mountains. Since this trail is only about 70 miles from point to point, I’ll be taking 5 days to complete it. I like to define my hiking style as “As Ultralight As Possible.” Because I’ve dealt with quite a bit of chronic pain over the past three years, ...

Ahhh, everyones’ favorite post: the gear list! Here she is in all her glory! We’ve come a long way, this gear list and I. It seems like just yesterday she was tipping the scales at 50 pounds and now she’s made her way down under 13, Im so proud of her. Sorry for all the emotion, but I think any backpacker would agree that the best way to describe the relationship between a hiker and his gear list is that of a parent and their child. ...

Do you want to avoid spending a ton of money on your outdoor activities? We've provided a list of ways you can sew your own outdoor gear. Check it out now!

Treat common injuries and illnesses with DIY items from around the house. This backpacking first aid kit is what I hiked with on the Appalachian Trail.

Backpacking gear is expensive. It’s no secret that more expensive gear usually means lower weight, higher quality, and a better warranty, but we’ve found some pretty competitive alternatives to the pricier gear. We compiled this list of our favorite tips for backpacking on a budget, many of which don’t require any spending at all.