One of the greatest things about the internet is that millions of little niche things can now be shared. Point in case? Brian’s Backpacking Blog – this is a site that’s all about lightweight backpacking and hiking. Brian gives us all sorts of amazing backpacking gear reviews and tutorials/resources that leaving you thinking you’re Bear Grylls.
If you have the chance to invest half a day of learning, do it here. You won’t be left wanting. To help, we’ve picked out a few of our favourite posts from Brian’s Backpacking Blog.
1/ Making an Improvised Backpack
Brian takes you through what’s needed to create a makeshift backpack from a few sturdy branches, string/rope and tarps.
2/ How to Dye a Ripstop Nylon Backpack
Did you know it’s definitely possible to change the color of a ripstop nylon backpack using Rit dye? It is.
3/ The Micro Tick Key – Hacking Gear Down to Size
This was interesting to read. Something I’d never thought of carrying, let along hacking. Great stuff 
4/ How to Anodize Titanium Using Diet Coke
This is some next level stuff to be doing if you’re not a regular camper, outdoors kinda guy. But damn, sure does look all sorts of fun.
Find more at Brian’s Backpacking Blog.