Making Clothes For Backpacking
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Making Clothes for Backpacking
Easy DIY Backpacking Clothes
Creating your own clothes for backpacking might seem daunting, but certain essentials can be crafted quickly and affordably. Here's how to make practical backpacking gear in just minutes.
DIY Hand Warmers
Transform a pair of socks into hand warmers by following these simple steps:
1. Put your hands inside the socks and mark the spots where your fingertips and thumb are.
2. Cut holes where the marks are.
Now, you have lightweight hand warmers that keep your hands warm while leaving your fingers free. They weigh about an ounce, depending on the socks you use. These can be worn under gloves or mittens and help keep your hands warm when you need to remove mittens to adjust gear.
Instant Insulated Vest
Create a warm vest using poly batting:
1. Purchase 1/2" poly batting from any fabric store. It’s often used in quilts and crafts and usually costs less than ten dollars.
2. Unroll the batting and cut a piece roughly two by four feet.
3. Cut a hole for your head and wear it as a tunic under your jacket.
This vest is incredibly lightweight?"mine is just four ounces?"and provides excellent insulation. It has kept me warm on various adventures, including high-altitude climbs. You can wear two for added warmth, ensuring you always layer them under a windbreaker for optimal insulation.
Crafting a Ski Mask from Old Clothes
Repurpose old thermal underwear into a balaclava:
1. Use a sleeve or leg from any old thermal top or bottom, preferably polypropylene.
2. Pull it over your head and mark where your eyes and mouth are.
3. Cut holes at the marks and trim any excess length.
This homemade balaclava weighs less than an ounce. You can sew the top shut or secure it with a safety pin. It's a simple and effective way to create essential backpacking gear.
Conclusion
I love collecting ideas for creating backpacking clothes and gear at home, but I prefer simplicity. If making something new takes more than a few steps, I'd rather hit the trails. These three easy projects, however, are perfect for anyone, even those who'd rather be outside than sewing.
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