Like backpacking, sewing stresses individual resourcefulness and self-sufficiency. For those who have more time than money, sew-it-yourself is the answer for quality gear at moderate prices. It also ...

Crafting your own hiking stick transforms a simple trail walk into a creative adventure that blends patience, artistry, and ...

We've featured DIY wood gasifiers before, but this how-to video—created by survival and outdoors expert Paul Osborn of BCoutdoorsurvival—for building a miniature stove for backpacking purposes is ...

Backpackers spend most of the day on their feet and most do not carry the extra weight of a folding camp chair. YouTube user Econo Challenge came up with a portable lightweight design for a ...

Whether you're an avid camper or you're putting together a winter emergency kit, DIYer Charlie Nourse explains how to make a single-can backpacking stove on the cheap with a soda can, knife, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Snow-covered glittering pines, empty trails, and leafless vistas ...

One of the most essential food items in our box of tricks is ready-to-eat hiking snacks. Hiking snacks that are healthy and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hiking with kids can be tough. They get worn out, throw tantrums ...

Making your own backpacking equipment is fun. It’s also the one sure way to acquire gear that fits your body and its needs. Everybody, with or without previous sewing experience, can make stuffsacks, ...