Camping

Paper Bricks - free fuel from recycled paperEven those who try to go paper-free still have lots of paper around the house.  This is especially true if you are a student.  Recycling is a great way to dispose of it, but why not turn it into something that you can use and enjoy.  This makes a great project for a rainy day.  While the components ... read more »

modern outhouse I built this 8 by 8 modern outhouse for my property. I dismantled a 1993 25 foot camper and used the toilet, vanity ,sink. shower, and windows from the camper. Building the floor I studded in a 8 by 8 floor  with pressure treated 2 by 8s and in between the studs i mounted the black water ta... read more »

How to clean your climbing rope!This is a project I made to clean my ever-growing number of climbing ropes, as well as the many ropes I use at my local Scout camp's climbing tower.Previously I had only ever used the "big bucket of soapy water" method, until I was introduced to this one this fall. Cleaning a climbing rope regularly... read more »

Knorkoon: The All-in-One Travel UtensilThat's the "K-Nork-Oon" for those of you curious of its pronunciation. The idea for this began when I made a stop in a local outdoors store and saw the Light My Fire Spork.  Naturally, I didn't want to pay the price markup for something I thought I could make on my own with things I already ha... read more »

Refurbished folding lawn chair with repurposed materialsIt's just an hour away from the close of a contest on Instructables.  That means I'm cramming like a freshman student to try and get my project done.  Strangely, that's the first and only introduction that i planned on writing for this project.  I really should take this more seriously. But I do. ... read more »

Duct Tape Backpacking PackThis is no wimpy school backpack.  This pack can hold everything you need for a week-long backpacking trip for about $25.  Made mainly of duct tape and some PVC pipe it is light weight yet durable.  Making the backpack does take some time, but it's not too difficult.  Materials Needed: 1 - 10ft len... read more »

How to make an Ammo can stove East to carry, setup and use. Packed Up The ammo-can in its travel mode currently carries my 1 liter Billy-Can (inside the Billy-Can, I carry tea bags, sugar, fire making kit, Montreal steak spice, a can of milk) two cups, the skewers and hotdogs Construction I started by drilled ten 1/2" ... read more »

Duct Tape HandbagAn easy duct tape project that can be done in an evening. Last minute gift for your girlfriend perhaps? You will need: duct tape (either the standard grey, or any color is ok, scissors, ruler, cardboard and...time. Don't rush it, DT sticks very well to itself!! First, you'll have to make DT sh... read more »