5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage
Most dedicated ultralighters know the standard hacks: Bring a foam sit pad. Switch to Smartwater bottles. Cut your toothbrush in half. But for saving weight, there are few techniques so versatile and cheap as grabbing a few lengths of cord and a trusty guide to knots. Some hacks are best with static cord, while others require the elasticity of shock cord. Cut a couple yards of each to solve some of backpacking gear’s most annoying imperfections.
Continue reading to learn more about ultralight gear hacks, written by Nathan Pipenberg.
Kutoka kwa kikosi
Mazungumzo ya Campfire na jamii yetu, kutoka kwa Wanachama wa Squad na Mabalozi kwa Washirika wa Brand na timu ya Sawyer.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Secure a small loop of cord to a trekking pole to create a convenient place to hang a water bladder and filter water.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
It contains 20 percent picaridin, a powerful insect repellent that will make nights around the campfire much more enjoyable.
