The great thing about camping and paddling is that there are so many items that you can either make or “upgrade” yourself.

The website, Instructables is a fantastic resource for the tinkerer. The site is great as they give step by step instructions for almost anything under the sun. A while back I covered their awesome instructions on how to your own computer out of a stuffed beaver. We are talking about very practical stuff here!

Below is a list of interesting items related to camping, canoeing or kayaking:

Canoe or Kayak Car Hood Hook
Protect Your self this Summer from insects
Make an Adaptive Paddle

Make your own LED water purifier

Build your own S.P.R.E.E. (Solar Photovoltaic Renewable Electron Encapsulator), a Compact, Durable, and Portable Solar Energy Generator
Waterproof Emergency Fire Tinder Bundle

Simple Ultralight Alcohol Stove

The Perfect Smore

Emergency Battery in the Wilderness
Pot Stand-Windscreen
More Visible Tentpegs
Worlds Best Firestarter
Tyvek Bivy Sack for Camping/Hiking
Ultimate tiny camping hygiene kit

Simple Line Tensioners for Camping and Backpacking

The Camping/Restaurant Spice Kit
Lightweight Camping Stove
Underwater Camera Housing for small video camera

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