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Jason Klass is a mighty ambitious outdoors fanatic and DIYster. My favorite? These DIY trekking poles made from carbon golf club shafts. "Overall, I ended up with a sturdy, finished product that only weighed 4.4 oz. per pole. The cost per pole was about $18.50 since I already had the glue, etc. that I needed. While not as light as some of the commercially available ones, like Gossamer Gear Light Trek 4s, it proved to...

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The Sunlighter Solar Lighter is an interesting firestarter that uses a large mirror to focus sunlight into a single point onto your tinder. While this seems like a pretty good tool to have in a pinch, it begs the question: how much preparedness is too much? After all, the only role I can foresee for this device is a back-up to the firestarter in your emergency kit. And a big, bulky one that is not that reliable (nighttime...

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Because Domino's doesn't deliver everywhere.  

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  Filtering and purifying water can be a lot of work, particularly if you don't have handy device to do it. You'll have to build a fire, heat the water, let it cool and repeat every time you need a drink. That's what makes this SOLARAQUA design by Jason Lam so practical. Fill it up, allow it to sit in the sun and UV and infrared from the sun's rays will kill all those nasty organisms just itching to...

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Kempton knows a little bit about sewing and electronics. And this Instructable proves it. The Light for Life cycling jacket is made of hemp and wool and is populated with a bunch of bright LEDs, which also act as turning signals. If you'd like to make one, gather your diy courage and the following materials: -sewing machine- sewing needles- seam ripper- enough cloth to make a jacket- tape measure- pins- sewing thread in different colours-...

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  Looking to save a little space in your backpack? This Twist-N-Pack collapsible cup from Flatterware is a great solution for the camper or backpacker. The hockey-puck size disk easily twists and springs open to provide a rubber cup, then twists back down to save space. While drinking out of a big ribbed condom may not appeal to everyone, it is a great space-saving solution.

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  Debate about whether it's better to drink your own pee or not drink anything aside, one way to be sure you're getting hydrated is to distill and clean your pee. That's what this H2O Water Purifier, designed by Leonardo Manavella, is all about. When you're in the backcountry and the only water source you can conjure up is swishing around in your bladder, pee onto the Activated Carbon and then squeeze that recycled pee right...

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Ever find packing your own backpack for a trek through the Tetons a bit too taxing? Wish there was a way that you could just grab your pack and get out there?  Check out these 24-hour packs from 24HourPack.com. Order an Osprey Kestrel backpack filled with all those handy tools, gadgets and emergency supplies that you need in the wilderness and the pack is FedExed to you and ready to strap on your back just as soon as you clean...

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Like, duh, right? But there REALLY IS a right way to use an ice chest to ensure it will keep your stuff colder, longer. Roy at Camping Blogger lays it out like this: Never use crushed ice; instead make your own ice blocks with empty milk jugs. Pre-cool your ice chest to 40 with ice OTHER than that which you'll be using on your camping trip. Pre-cool your food; if you're camping trip will be...

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A milk crate. Some cuts. Standard Joint parts. And a whole, additional person can sit safely and uncomfortably on your bike. No jokes. The instructions are here. Go forth and ride.

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