DIY – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Sat, 26 Apr 2025 21:37:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg DIY – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Dirt Bagger Winter Stove Platform https://pmags.com/dirt-bagger-winter-stove-platform https://pmags.com/dirt-bagger-winter-stove-platform#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:43:13 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=4018 Dirt Bagger Winter Stove Platform

How to build an inexpensive  stove platform for winter backpacking. Bonus: doubles as a heat reflector.
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Joan shares her techniques for using an umbrella hands-free. Bonus: She also shares some unique, and colorful, alternative uses for an umbrella, too! Read More ...

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Some DIY reflective insoles to help keep the feet warm when stationary in winter. Read More ...

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A frayed piece of utility cordage? Here's a very simple way to help prevent it from fraying further. Read More ...

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Make a guyline tensioner out of pull tab from a can. Light, cheap and easy to use. Read More ...

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A cargo shelf for our 2005 Kia Sorento. Read More ...

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For flat or moderate terrain, a gear sled is a great way to haul in gear. Here's how to build a simple gear sled without breaking the bank. Read More ...

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