It has been quite a while (over two years) since I first posted this. Time for an update. There are now over 120 ‘ideas’ to try out. Most will save you money or at least improve your outdoors experience; nearly all of them are my own ‘inventions’. Hope you find something useful to you.
120. A Caldera Cosy
119 A Hobo’s Breakfast
118 Plumbing the Depths
117. All Thumbs
116. The Last Straw
115. Superlight Hunting Pack 193 Grams
114. Tyvek Solar Reflector
113 Better seam Sealing
111. Miniature Whelen Hammock Tent.
110. Flat-Felled Seam Alternative.
109. DIY Stuff Sacks.
105. Lay Flat Kettle and Pudding Bowl Stove
104. Ultralight Mobile Clothes Line
102: Preventing Batteries From Going Flat at High Altitudes
99. Two Great Poly Tarp Configurations
95. A Wider Lighter DIY Sleeping Pad
94. Even More Free Stuff for Hiking
Whoopie Sling Guy Line Tensioner
Convert a Car to a Camper for $50
Simple Hearing Aid Safety Clip
Fun With Sticky Tape – Mylar Poncho
A Ball of String and a Feed of Cray
More Fun With Sticky Tape – Mylar Vest
Attaching Tie Downs to Your Pack
How to Avoid Being Wet and Cold While Camping
Tyvek Jack Russell Rain Coat – 13 Grams
11 Gram Rechargeable Head Torch
Enginesaver – Low Engine Water Alarm
Pitching the Poncho – This May Save Your Life
New Decagon-Octagon Igloo Tent
Poly Tent by the Ultralighthiker on the Cheap
New Tyvek Forester Tent Design
How to Light a Fire in the Wet
Bathtime on the Trail – the 1 Gram Platypus Shower
The Egg-Ring Ultralight Wood Burner Stove
Inflatable Bathtub Groundsheet
Ultralight Chair – Groundsheet
Some other people’s great DIYs:
Hits: 875
Thanks for all the ideas. Much appreciated!
Regards, Tim
You’re welcome Tim. Thanks. Cheers, Steve.