While working as a sea kayaking guide, I had to repair some enormous holes in plastic kayaks. One of our trailers was built for canoes...

Take the Right Tent A tent in the wrong environment spells misery, no matter how well you set it up!  High winds:  ( beach, mount...

Does your favorite piece of gear have a hole in it, and you just can't find fabric to match it for repair? Or maybe you have a new desi...

I love making things myself. I've always dreamed of having my own outdoor brand- not a very feasible business idea that I would pr...

Final Touches Installing the Cord / Bungee Cut your cord or bungee at least 6 inches longer than the length of your casing. This wil...

Stacking and Pinning If you are using thick insulation like I am, you will definitely need 'quilting' length straight p...

What you need to mark and cut Weller Woodburner  or a hot knife. Any nylon fabric needs to be cut with heat so that the edges are sealed...

Why a Quilt? This is what I already have- The  fitted sheet  and  tech blanket  by Thermarest I chose to use a quilt for...

DIY Tiny Custom Deodorant I am so picky when it comes to deodorant, and have never found my favorite kind abroad. I typically travel wi...

Let me introduce you to one of my all time favorite websites-  Instructables ! I love this site because I've found so many great "...