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  • How To Build Alcohol Stoves

    How To Build Alcohol Stoves

    Our friend from BackpackingAdventures explains how to make two lightweight alcohol stoves that function great and won’t break the bank. Check out the video below.

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  • Plastic Hardware Materials For Backpacking

    Plastic Hardware Materials For Backpacking

    There are many different plastics that are used in plastic hardware for backpacking gear.  We will take a look at the two materials that are used in over 90 percent of the hardware produced and what properties each have along with how the environment affects these materials.

    For backpacking hardware, plastics have made hardware more versatile and much lighter compared to its metal counter parts.  Today we take side release buckles, cord locks, and ladder locks for granted.

    plastic hardware for backpacking gear
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  • DIY Pack Cover

    DIY Pack Cover

    In this tutorial article we are going to show you how to make your own pack cover.

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