Recycling old gear - Ideas?

[Tinker]

I just had a thought while on a walk today (weird how that happens:-?).
I've thought occasionally of purchasing one of those gram weenie wallets.
Just today I had the thought that I could cut the zippered pocket out of a pair of well worn hiking pants or swimsuit, sear the edges with a flame, and have one at no cost.
Has anyone else come up with similar ideas? (Besides can-type stoves) :rolleyes:
Saving money is almost always the right thing to do.:D

[take-a-knee]

My riding lawn mower now has a goretex cover thanks to the demise of my ancient Early Winters hoop tent.

[Mags]

Remnants of old sleeping pads have made stove stands (with foil wrapped around it) for winter camping or pot cozies.

[Johnny Swank]

If I can't sell or give away something, I scavenge all the clips, buckles, zippers, and whatever else I can off of it for future projects. Works great when for prototyping out an idea before sewing with the $$$ stuff, and those notions add up in a hurry if they can be reused.