Homemade gear

Most of you probably don't know that I've been making my own backpacking gear. It's difficult to find ultra-lite equipment at most stores.... even specialty stores like REI don't have a huge selection. When you do find stuff, it's generally very expensive for what you get. There are companies that sell kits you can use to make your own gear. So, I've picked up some sewing skills and have been making my own gear. Here's a picture of a backpack I made:



The picture was taken at Afton State Park in Afton, MN.