Stone Glacier Avail mods
Has anybody tried to add water bottle pockets to the lower outsides of the Avail? Thats the only thing I’m missing on this little day pack. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
View ArticleHeat for cargo trailer
I am planning on using my cargo trailer to camp out of as another option to my tent. This would be for the elk hunting out west. I am looking at two options for the heat source. I have a NuWay 4300...
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Diy megatarp
To give credit where it is due, this is Tim M's design with some minor modifications. I'm probably going add an annex and stove jack as well but haven't yet. Due to the amount of requests I added the...
View ArticlePop riveting DIY stove ?
Can anyone explain to me what to purchase and how to pop rivet the door and other areas of a DIY stove? Sorry rookie question but don’t get it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Sleeping pad slide? No more
Sleeping pad slide in your tent, or does your sleeping bag slide off your pad? I used kitchen and bath silicon and laid several crossing patterns on my pad on each side. It doesn't move an inch anymore!
View ArticleDIY silicone fabric waterproofing
I’m working on a diy tipi tent. To save a considerable amount of money, I’m planning to buy non-coated ripstop, and then silicone treat it myself. I’ve done some self sealing, and this is the second...
View ArticleDIY Lightweight Tent Wood Stove
I am thinking about making a tent wood stove similar to seek outside's box stoves w/ fraction of cost but at the expense of some weight (not titanium). I came across this video for inspiration: I plan...
View ArticleDIY glassing mittens
I’ve seen some deer hide gloves sewn here before, but wondering if anybody has done some synthetic or down mittens specifically for glassing and being stationary for long periods.
View ArticleSewing thread strength
I was looking at the chart below from the thread exchange and wondered how strong my collection of various brands of 92 and 138 thread is, so I took out a 100 lb spring scale with 1/4” diameter round...
View ArticleMaking Your Own Hunting Gear, By Jake Lamphier
Have you thought about making some of your own gear but are not sure where to start? Jake Lampier just finished up a great article that breaks down some of the tools needed along with some great tips...
View ArticleRuger american 223 mag conversion ar to standard
My dad wants a 223 compact rifle he’s decided on the ruger american but he wants a compact stock. I have a ruger american ranch stock which is a compact that takes ar mags. He doesn’t want ar mags. Can...
View ArticleMDT Chassis replacement buttpad
I bought a MDT HNT26 folding chassis and while I love how light it is and how it folds, they sacrificed a lot in the buttpad to make it hit their target weight. I would like to fit a Limbsaver Air...
View ArticleQuiet Fabric Suggestions
My Ribz front pack was taken a few years ago and it was so awesome I'm going to try and diy a version of it. I'd love to make it with a quiet fleece/napped/amerisuede/wool type material. No too worried...
View ArticleBag for Tethrd Skeletors
Hello, Has anyone found for sale, or made a heavy duty cloth bag that is the right size to contain their climbing sticks? This project is on my list for the off season. Currently I carry them on the...
View ArticleMy mountain rifle is getting walnut…
That would make Jack O’Connor jealous. Thought I’d share a stock Iv been working on the past few years. My mountain rifle is equipped with a carbon stock (AG privateer), but I’m a long time walnut...
View ArticleRifle stock build progress thread
I received a few PM’s about my my previous post so thought I’d make a progression post on my current stock project. I’m about 50 hours into it as of now, so I’ll post up to where I’m at, after this...
View ArticleGaiters
Anybody sew up their own gaiters? Looking for ideas on materials. Wondering if I should go with the heavier waterproof nylons in the 10 oz range for durability and to add some rigidity. Thx Pete
View ArticleMy recent knife builds for Xmas
Cranked out a few Xmas presents for some pals this year. I am no expert and still have a lot to learn but very happy with how these turned out. These pics are before sharpening and final wipe down but...
View ArticleSeek Outside DST mods?
I have a Seek Outside DST and want to add a couple more attachment points on the main ridgeline. The only have one in the middle that looks like XPAC material with a nylon loop on it. Essentially, I...
View ArticleAutomated Annealing Machine
I decided to take on a project and try to build an automated induction annealer. I have a torch set up annealer similar to a Benchsource that I built but it wasn't great. It worked ok and I've annealed...
View ArticleHanging loop for Tight Spot Quiver
So I had been running the quiver that came with my Hoyt Ventum but needed more room for a four blade broadhead and wanted to go back to my Tight Spot but hated not having a hanger for when I hunt out...
View ArticleAnyone add a shapeable bar to marsupial gear harness?
I have a medium no-mag harness for my EL range ( with TA) binos and even tho they've sat in the pouch for going on 6mo it still takes an effort to get them in and out. Love the harness otherwise so...
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UL fuel efficient cook system
So I’ve been messing around for a while now trying to put together the absolute lightest, most efficient cook system, but also wanting something that I think will provide many years of use and not...
View Article$3 UL saw build (2023 update)
I have always wanted a saw to use for skull capping deer when backpacking to keep from having to carry the skull out. I looked at a few builds on here and elsewhere online. I weighed out the pros and...
View ArticleAdding down to jacket
I have been thinking about doing this for a few months and really haven’t found much information for it. Has anyone added down to a puffy just for extra insulation? I have a uncompaghre that I don’t...
View ArticleHomemade Backcountry Boot Dryer
Boot dryer blowing air only (no heat), but runs at about 1.5W (.3A, 5V) on a USB so can run off a battery pack or other charging device. Added an optional online switch. Saw similar online for $90 and...
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Simple cooler upgrades
Until somebody buys me a nice roto molded cooler or I win won, I will be using the cheaper models. My complaint with them has always been that they never seem to hold ice as long as advertised. So, I...
View ArticleAdded an Arca Swiss plate to factory tikka t3x lite stock
Thought i would post how easy it was to add an arca plate to my factory tikka stock. I bought the mini plate from Salmon River Solutions. My rifle was bought new around 2017 and had an extra mounting...
View ArticleMy knife builds
I have posted a few of my knives in the past, but thought I would start a thread to keep all my builds together. This one is pretty different design to anything I have done before. Its inspired by a...
View ArticleUHMWPE Sewing Thread
Has anyone come across UHMWPE sewing thread? I know it exists but I’ve only seen it on some commercial distributor websites where you have to get like 100 spools at a time.
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