What the heck are those NRS straps doing in that canoe, anyway?
Locking your footbrace and sliding seat together just makes sense. And it’s very easy to do.
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DIY: Applying a Kayak Keel Strip
Adding a keel strip is a great way to beef up an aging kayak or prepare a new boat for an ambitious trip. Don’t be afraid to tackle this project at home. The results are well worth the effort.
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A quick project to connect your quilt to your sleeping pad.
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An easy car camping hack for isobutane stoves.
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A straightforward sewing project to create a versatile, lightweight shelter.
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It’s hard to find a decent synthetic sleeping bag these days.
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A quick and easy way to improve the comfort and fit of your canoe seat.
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A few weeks ago I was digging through the dusty archives of the BWCA.com message board and came across a thread on chest packs.
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A simple project that will make your canoe easier to line and track in moving water. Continue reading “DIY: Canoe Lining Holes”
DIY: Bear Spray Holster
I sat down at the sewing machine yesterday to crank out a bear spray holster. This simple sewing project will get you a better holster for about $10 worth of materials and an hour of sewing time. Continue reading “DIY: Bear Spray Holster”
This Old Casita–Converter Install
Well. That was interesting… Continue reading “This Old Casita–Converter Install”
DIY: Overboots for Winter Booties
Sewing a quick-and-dirty pair of overboots for my Polarguard camp booties. Continue reading “DIY: Overboots for Winter Booties”
DIY: Hacking the Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
Exploring some simple ways to improve the performance of my favorite lightweight water filter.
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Taking a crack at a new stove base for my Whisperlite. Continue reading “DIY: Stove Base for Wisperlite International”
DIY: Mounting a Telemark Ski Binding
Out with the old, in with the old. Switching Voile 3-Pin Cable bindings from my old beater skis to my new beater skis… Continue reading “DIY: Mounting a Telemark Ski Binding”
DIY: Hot Tent Project and Kifaru Box Stove Review
I just completed the first burn on my new Kifaru box stove and had a chance to try out the stove jack I installed in my old Megamid. The stove is impressive, and combined with the Megamid I think I’ve found my new winter solo trip tent. Continue reading “DIY: Hot Tent Project and Kifaru Box Stove Review”
Gel Coat Repair for Mortals
Kitchi-Gami 