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I carry my bottles using paracord slings that I slip over my head and one arm across the chest. The bottle rides comfortably at my side and when I need a sip I simply grab, sip, and drop. I use an...

Digging it! I just ordered some more QiWiz gear to play with. Can't wait for the new toys to arrive.

Brian

Ater losing a few myself, I now I keep my Classic on a breakaway necklace with a whistle and a peanut lighter. On the necklace it's easier to keep track of.

Thanks. I used the following sites for guidance:

http://frankrevelo.com/hiking/sewing_poncho.htm
http://royrobinson.homestead.com/ponchoplans.html

I modified the guidance to suit my needs,...

I had some excess silnylon left over from a tarp project and decided to make my own rain poncho.

I considered making a poncho in the past, but I worried that the hood and visor would be too...

I have a whole collection of plastic containers I've collected in my backpacking bin over the years. Based on this collection, it's hard to imagine a 3oz plastic container that could hold off a...

I too have a military bivy deep in my closet somewhere. I stopped using it because it was heavy. A tarp will provide far more living space for a fraction of the weight.

Thanks for all the input folks. I ordered some waterproof zippers to play with and you have given me some good ideas to run with.

Hello everyone. I am in the process of making myself a new UL backpack and I want to create hipbelt pockets. Attached is a simple prototype that I plan to sew onto the hipbelt. These basic bags will...

I am considering making a poncho. I'm considering a hoodless version to be worn with a hat (to save weight and for better ventilation), with just a collar to cinch up around the neck. Anyone have...

Mine weighs 66g/2.33oz.

I use Dr. Bronners soap

Thanks for the recommendation, Tuckahoe64. I was simply curious and was beating out a striker more for play than anything else. In the end, I was shooting for a quick BIC instead of an elegant...

The C shape fits well in the hand (inserting three or four fingers inside the striker), making it easy to strike the flint without cutting yourself. The flint (stone) works best when it is sharp. I...

I posted this on another non-backpacking related forum. I’d thought I’d share it here too.

I’ve recently become interested in traditional fire making by using a flint and steel. I had some free...

I ususally carry a simple Mora, but am considering switching to a Svord Peasant Knife (see http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?93625-UL-Knife-Options&highlight=).

Thanks for all the great responses guys.

I’d like to get everyone’s opinions on what UL knives they carry. I used to carry a meaty fixed blade, but have cycled through a number of lighter options over the years in an attempt to reduce my...

I hike and camp with children and having a child accidently drink methanol is a real concern of mine. I use a shaped bottle with a flip spout lid that cannot be confused with a drinking bottle and I...

I own the awesome original FireFly so cannot comment about the XL.

I just wanted to chime in that I'd be interested in the CPAP machine if QiWiz wanted to take on that project. First cathole...

Thanks for the humorous responses.

My original post was tongue and cheek. I wouldn’t even carry the POCKET version of the Esbit stove because even 3oz is WAY too heavy. I have a TD gram cracker...

If it came with all that great looking steak and sausage I just might consider it. :-) :-)

I was searching the net for a cheap source for Esbit fuel and came across this:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/73814?productId=1227715&subrnd=0&qs=3016887_pmd_google_pla

Do you think this...

Nice work!

I decided to try the Swedish 20oz fold-a-cup. It arrived today. I must say that I am impressed. It fits in my kit perfectly (to my pleasant surprise), it's quite sturdy, and it holds a good sized...