Erik The Black's Backpacking Blog

A game of chess is fun after a long day of hiking, but even travel chess sets are too heavy for lightweight backpacking. Here’s how you can make an “Ultralight Trail Chess Set” that weighs less than an ounce…

A pot cozy is an essential part of the ultralight backpacker’s kitchen. This simple DIY project can help you to conserve cooking fuel, simplify and automate your trail cooking (and cleaning) and provide a convenient carrying case for your cook pot and accessories.