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Click on a Title below to be transferred to that Article or Tip. Trangia Burner Pot Support & Stabilizer
I really like the Trangia Spirit Alcohol Burner for short day hikes as it carries alcohol in the stove, so I don't have to carry extra alcohol. It allows me to make a couple of cups of coffee and takes up very little space. But in order to use it with a small pot or mug, you need to set up some type of contraption to hold the mug or cup above the stove. I wanted something that would be light, small, and easy to carry along with the stove. Modifying A Titanium Cup As A Stove
I have carried a titanium Snow Peak Solo Pot for many years. It came with a small cup that fit over the bottom, but was too small for my use as a coffee cup. I liked the fact that it fit over the pot, but was just didn't have enough depth for a real coffee cup. Looking at it one day, I though if it was modified, it could be used as a stove, using Esbit tabs or an alcohol stove, or even be used as a small wood burning stove. Making a Parachute Cord Hatband
I have received dozens of emails and calls in regard to making the braided band on my hat. Therefore, I thought I might do a short tutorial in regard to making a five plait braided hatband from parachute cord. Survival Bracelet for Suunto M9 Compass
I have always been interested in wearing one of the Suunto M9 Wrist compasses, as they are handy as a backup compass, and can be aimed through the side. However, I always wear a watch on my left wrist and a survival bracelet on my right wrist. I really didn't want to give up either. Transferable Compass/Mirror Pouch
There are various pouches out there that have Velcro flaps on it so it can be put on around a strap... but I haven't found one I like. However, I have some pouches that I really like as they have a strap over the cover with a Fastex Buckle. I sewed flaps on each side of the back with Velcro on them. The flaps can be wrapped back around any shoulder strap. for the Stainless Steel Guyot Bottle
In order to hang the Stainless Steel Guyot Bottle over a fire to boil water, I found it handy to make a bail to hang the bottle from. A handle for lifting it out of the coals was also nice! Making a Collapsible Pocket Ferro Rod
I wanted a Ferro rod for my pocket, but they are always too long for a decent size rod..... so... I modified some existing stuff to work for my purpose. Military Canteen Cup Modifications Old Style with Handle Folding Under Cup
I have carried the Military Canteen Cup for years. I carry the old style that has the handle which folds under the cup. They are made from stainless steel and are very robust. However, I needed to make a few modifications in order for it to be for versatile for my use. It now holds a jacket on the back!
I always prefer a small daypack to side carry slung units if it is for more than a short hike. A pack I have always liked is the CamelBak Mule. It has everything I want in a small daypack... except...
I needed a new pack like a hole in the head, but I wanted to play with the Maxpedition Falcon 2, and add a Maxpedition 10x4 Bottle holder on each side. Anyway. when I tried to attach the bottle holders with the new strap connector thingies, the bottles just flopped.
I have been carrying an Esbit Folding Pocket Stove forever... great for a quick cup a coffee. However, I've had both a wind problem, and a problem with balancing some cups...
The other day I was talking to my wife, Denise, and complaining how nobody makes a decent knife with a marlin spike on it. Denise (who is from Switzerland) say's, "Gee, you would think that Victorinox would put a Marlin Spike on one of their knives." All of a sudden a big light goes off over my head...... I say, "How stupid can I be.... don't answer that.... Victorinox did put a Marlin Spike on the One Hand Trekker.... they just camouflaged it as a Phillips screw driver.
As I've indicated before, I really like a small pack for day hikes... However, for short hikes, or exploring for edibles, etc. I like to carry the basic, but be relatively light. I've tried various side carry bags, like the Fatboy, etc, but keep going back to one I made many years ago.
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