I spent an hour or two on Youtube the other night, coming up with ideas for this. So, none of the ideas are original to me, but I didn't see a multi-fuel setup or a capillary action alcohol stove out of a Altoids tin. 97 grams as it currently sits. It will gain a little …
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This is pretty cheap. After I ordered it, I realized how short it was – it's six inches shorter than the one I already have. Short hammocks and tall people make for an uncomfortable night's sleep. So I decided to try to cheat the length a bit. I converted it to a Mini bridge hammock. …
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A coworker has had some pretty thin ones over the years, folded tyvek, and currently a big skinny brand one that's really nice. I've been wanting one of those stainless steel ones for a few years now, but they are much more money then I am willing to spend. So I decided to make my …
I spent last week at my folks, taking care of some chores that they couldn't do while feeling under the weather. Lots of wood cutting, cooking, shoveling, and the like. I have ran a chainsaw more in the last week than I have all my life. It feels good to be able to help my …
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I bought a bundle of fifteen 1x2s for $12. There are some pretty twisted, gnarly looking boards in the bundle. My dad taught me how to selectively cut with the twists and kinks in mind so the project turns out in the end. I've only 1 wonky spot I am not happy about. I used …
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