Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Making your own backpacking equipment is fun. It’s also the one sure way to acquire gear that fits your body and its needs.

They may be backpacking’s most notorious do-it-yourself job: the duct-tape shoes Cheryl Strayed made after watching one hiking boot tumble into oblivion and chucking the other after it (because what ...

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 ...

One of the biggest hiking mistakes to avoid is going in unprepared. At the same time, so, too, is overpacking. The challenge for most hikers, then, is carrying everything they need without being ...

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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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the biggest hiking mistakes to avoid is going in unprepared. At the same time, so, too, is overpacking. The challenge for most hikers, ...