Tutorials
Hammocking, backpacking and hiking resources for all levels of adventurers
How to Make Your Own Outdoor Gear
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast on a budget, love using something you created, or want highly personalized gear, make-your-own-gear (MYOG) projects may be for you. Making your own outdoor gear gives you to freedom to be innovative, save money, and have a sense of pride in the gear you use. From hammocks and quilts to…
How to Set up a Camping Hammock
How to Set up a Camping Hammock Hammocks are the perfect way to camp — they’re protective, comfortable, and easy to carry no matter where you’re heading. When pitching your hammock, it’s essential you choose a safe campsite and achieve the correct height, angle, and sag for your setup. You also need to remain conscious…
DIY Vertical Compression Stuff Sack
In this tutorial article we will show you how to create your own vertical DIY compression stuff sack This is a smaller, vertical compression. This compresses along the length of the stuff sack. Compression pressure on the longest side (most room for potential compression). In our opinion the better, most efficient style of compression stuff…
Pack Back
Project Overview Skill Level Estimated Time Beginner 45 – 60 minutes Materials and Tools Materials Needed: Tools Needed: 1/2 Yard Mesh Sewing Machine 4 1/2 yards shock cord Scissors 2 – Mini Cord Locks Ruler/Tape Measure 4 Attachable Cord Locks Marker or Chalk 4 Hook Cord Ends 4 Easy Grip Cord Ends 2…
DIY Rain Mitts Instructions
Project Overview Skill Level Estimated Time Beginner 30- 40 minutes Materials and Tools Materials Needed: Tools Needed: 1/2 yard of one of the following:XenonHelionDyneema composite Sewing Machine 1 yard Dutch Cord Scissors 1 yard shock cord Ruler/Tape Measure 2– Mini Cord Locks Marker or Chalk Thread of your choice Pattern Components 2 cut mitten…
Junk Trunk
Project Overview Skill Level Estimated Time Advanced 3-4 hours Materials and Tools Materials Needed: Tools Needed: 1/2 yard liteskin Sewing Machine 10″ x 10 ” mesh Scissors 3 zipper pulls Ruler/Tape Measure 21″ waterproof zipper Marker or Chalk 10″ zipper 2 Beam pullers 1 mitten hook 6 3/4″ x 1/2″ grosgrain …
How to Make a Backpacking Pillow
When it comes to backpacking or hiking, many people would consider a pillow a necessity. Whether you’re looking for a more economical option or you want to get started on a new project, making a backpacking pillow yourself can be a quick and simple process, even for beginners. Follow our DIY instructions to make your…
How to Design & Make an Ultralight Shelter/Tarp
This project was made available by TwoFoolsWalking. Be sure to check out their Youtube channel and other articles we have here.
DIY Ultralight Backpack Tutorial
In this video tutorial series, TwoFoolsWalking will take us step by step on how to create an ultralight backpack! For anyone who may be looking to make their own backpack as opposed to buying one, this video series provides important information as well as clear and easy-to-follow steps on how to complete the process. Follow…
Curtis Differential Underquilt
Overview: The YouTube video provided will give full details but basically I constructed a rectangular Underquilt with a my own way of achieving a differential cut both length and width wise (I think both are helpful or even necessary) and a kinda prototype clew suspension although I can hang it with traditional incubator type suspension …
DIY Cowboy D.A.R.T. (Dyneema Asym Recon Tarp)
This DIY tutorial article covers complete steps for the construction of an 11-foot Cowboy D.A.R.T. — the Dyneema Advanced Recon Tarp — designed by kitsapcowboy AKA Christian Bynum of Bynum Graphic Design. It is a compact directional parallelogram asym tarp — ultralight weather protection for the hardcore hammock camper — that weighs about 3 ounces;…
DIY Cowboy Trail Boss Multipurpose Tarp
This DIY tutorial article covers complete steps for the construction of an 11-foot Cowboy Trail Boss multipurpose tarp, designed by kitsapcowboy AKA Christian Bynum of Bynum Graphic Design. It is constructed using Dutch’s Xenon Sil Wide fabric. The Trail Boss is an efficient, all-season widebody hammock tarp that is optimized for additional pitches on the…