Weaving a Mayan Hammock
Weaving a Mayan Hammock–Video Overview Introduction References Materials Needed The Netting Needle The Loom Loading the Loom Loading the Netting Needle The Edge “Crochet” The… Read More »Weaving a Mayan Hammock
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DIY Insulated Hood Pattern
I’ve made a lot of these insulated hoods with varying styles of construction. This is a really easy do-it-yourself (DIY) project, especially if you can… Read More »DIY Insulated Hood Pattern
DIY One-Season Top Quilt or Liner
Skip to the illustration! See also: DIY Insulated Hood Pattern The search for an inexpensive, light, one-season top quilt. In preparation for my upcoming backpacking… Read More »DIY One-Season Top Quilt or Liner
Knots vs. Hardware
Among hikers, backpackers, campers, Scouters, and pretty much any outdoor enthusiast, one topic seems to always spark debate: hardware devices or knots? Are you a… Read More »Knots vs. Hardware
Backpacking Bingo
I picked up this idea from my association with the League of American Bicyclists and thought this would be a fun idea for those who… Read More »Backpacking Bingo
Hammock Bivy Prototype Design
It’s almost been a year since I drew up these plans for a hammock bivy and I thought I might as well publish them. During… Read More »Hammock Bivy Prototype Design
DIY Lightweight Zipper Pulls
Sometimes, it’s the little things that matter; the attention to detail. I was testing out a hammock the other day that had a zippered bug… Read More »DIY Lightweight Zipper Pulls
LoopAlien with a Tarp and a Continuous Ridge Line
UPDATE: Using the LoopAlien with single lines, and faster locking method. I’m a sucker for cool, little hardware gadgets for tarp and hammock rigging. Don’t… Read More »LoopAlien with a Tarp and a Continuous Ridge Line