The desire to DIY is strong in hikers. To make our gear has been a thing as long as I have been hiking. It's started many a cottage gear shop in the ultralight hiking world. I am not here to say you should make this, but rather that you can make things you had not… Continue reading 3D Printing Hiking Gear: The Long Handled Spoon
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3D Printed Gear: The Fuel Canister Stand
3D printing goes hand in hand with hiking. The desire to create projects at home is a satisfying hobby and many hikers have DIY hobbies such as 3D printing. Kirk enjoys printing items for us to use in his spare time. This 3D-printed fuel canister stand was a project I liked the results of. Fuel… Continue reading 3D Printed Gear: The Fuel Canister Stand
Freeze-Drying versus Dehydrating: Egg Noodles (Making Instant Pasta)
We have been running comparisons with Freeze-Drying versus Dehydrating with various ingredients, to see what the outcome is. This has meant that we are running both our Harvest Right freeze-dryer and our dehydrator running nearly non-stop of late. One of the things you cannot buy easily (even online) is "instant pasta" - outside of using… Continue reading Freeze-Drying versus Dehydrating: Egg Noodles (Making Instant Pasta)
Freezer Bag Cooking: The FBC Recipes That Started A Way
The summer of 2003 changed me. I was backpacking constantly, and had burnt out on commercial freeze-dried meals. I was also broke that year (I had moved that year), and I was ready to save money so I could hike more. I had met Kirk the year before, and he brought to our relationship his… Continue reading Freezer Bag Cooking: The FBC Recipes That Started A Way
Make It At Home: DIY After Workout Spray
Make It At Home. This DIY essential oil spray is great for tucking into a car at the trailhead, or using after you workout at home. It has a cooling mist to shake the hot feeling. Shake gently and mist on your skin after working out, for a lightly scented and cooling effect. After Workout… Continue reading Make It At Home: DIY After Workout Spray