DIY Gear Web Sites

A list of websites that offer information, resources and materials for making your own gear and giving you ideas!

Jason Klass's Gear Making Site:
If you enjoy making lightweight gear, go see Jason's site.

Backpacking Videos:
If you like watching You Tube and you like backpacking....

Zenstoves:
How-to DYI information on making stoves.

Backpacking.net Gear's Section:
I have made some of the items listed, if you enjoy tinkering, go see.

Green Pepper Patterns:
They make great outdoors patterns.

Seattle Fabrics:
An excellent online resource for silnylon and other outdoor fabrics, plus any kind of toggle or clasp you can dream of. If in Seattle, visit their retail shop!

Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics:
A good selection of patterns and supplies.

Thru-Hiker:
Basic sewing information and a number of how-to's on sewing UL gear. Click on the links to see ideas for backpacks, stuff sacks, shelters, etc.

Ski Pulks:
Ever wanted to have a light pack for winter backpacking? Build a ski pulk and go snowshoeing.

Quest Outfitters:
Patterns, kits and fabrics for UL gear.

Light Trail Food Yahoo Group:
An email list for talking about backpacking food, recipes and ideas.