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, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When physically preparing for your next hiking trip, having the right gear is essential. A DIY hiking stick is a more decorative, handmade ...

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 ...