MYOG Shorts [83g / 2.96oz]
Made with Palisade Stretch Durable Woven fabric and a 1” elastic waistband.
Category: Gear
MYOG Huaraches / DIY Tarahumara Running Sandals [128.5g / 4.53oz each]
Born to run barefoot? How about only 4mm of rubber between you and what you’re walking on! These are the Xero 4mm DIY huaraches sandal kit in size 12.
MYOG Trekking Poles [138.5g / 4.88oz]
These are $15 Gossamer Gear cork grips, $5 rubber end caps, and then $6 in 1/2” bamboo rods. I used this sealant / adhesive for $4.50: https://amzn.to/2RgGHTq [this link helps this blog’s monthly hosting fees]. I added Grosgrain ribbon to the … Continue reading “MYOG Trekking Poles [138.5g / 4.88oz]” →
7.5×9 DCF Flat Tarp [166g / 5.85oz]
Made and finally tested a 7.5×9 0.51oz/yard DCF tarp. Final weight is 166g or 5.85oz. I bonded the panels with Loctite U-09FL, used mostly DCF for all the lineloc and guyout points (thanksfor the tip John), and overall I love … Continue reading “7.5×9 DCF Flat Tarp [166g / 5.85oz]” →
MYOG Sun Hat [59g / 2.08oz]
I used nonstretchy thick mesh, a 50 SPF woven wicking sunproof material, 1/8” CCF foam, 1” elastic, a bit of cordage and a cinch lock I can sew into the hat with ribbon. Old hat was 101g, this one is … Continue reading “MYOG Sun Hat [59g / 2.08oz]” →
Splash & Bug Pyramid [38g / 1.34oz]
Long Term Review of Toaks 750ml Titanium Pot + Zelph Cat Can Stove
MYOG Bivy Walk Around (2018)
PCT Section H + PCT Section I Gear List Video Update
WA PCT Section Gear List Video (2018)
MYOG 30 Degree Down Quilt // 18.34oz // 520g
Very easily the hardest project I’ve worked on to date! A 30* (probably more like 20*), huge quilt! It’s got horizontal baffles at the feet so I can puff up the middle (which is why it does look partially understuffed … Continue reading “MYOG 30 Degree Down Quilt // 18.34oz // 520g” →
How to Make a 20g Tripod for Ultralight Backpacking
Link to purchase tripod, I make no money from it, it’s $7: HERE