Instructables: exploring - outside - camping - camp - popular http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 20:47:06 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to backpack better with a hammock http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-backpack-better--with-a-hammock/
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Fri, 5 Oct 2007 13:43:48 PDT
Creating a Flaming Arrow That Works http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Flaming-Arrow-That-Works/
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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:21:36 PDT
Build your own Pop-Up Trailer http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Pop-Up-Trailer/
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:00:37 PDT
Johan's Favourite Alcohol Stove: One-Can Sideburner http://www.instructables.com/id/Johans-Favourite-Alcohol-Stove-One-Can-Sideburne/
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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:30:51 PST
Emergency Campfire Starter http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Campfire-Starter/
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Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:09:48 PDT
Pocket Sized Camp Stove (The Improved http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Camp-Stove-The-Improved-quotPenny-/
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Fri, 3 Jul 2009 20:21:44 PDT
DIY- Portable Toolbox Grill- Improved! http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-Tool-Box-Grill/
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 10:21:07 PDT
Inflatable Bed to Stand-Up Paddle Board Pump Adapter http://www.instructables.com/id/Inflatable-Bed-to-Stand-Up-Paddle-Board-Pump-Adapt/
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Fri, 25 May 2012 13:22:54 PDT
Backpacking Cooler http://www.instructables.com/id/Backpacking-Cooler/
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Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:32:21 PDT
Teardrop Travel Trailer (added VIDEOS!) http://www.instructables.com/id/Teardrop-Travel-Trailer/
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Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:17:35 PDT
Campfire Toasting Fork http://www.instructables.com/id/Campfire-Toasting-Fork/
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Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:25:47 PDT
Rustic Hammock-Style Wilderness Chair http://www.instructables.com/id/Rustic-Hammock-Style-Wilderness-Chair/
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Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:43:49 PST
Multi-Function Walking Stick II - Storage Compartment http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Function-Walking-Stick-II-Storage-Compart/
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Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:52:41 PST