Building Outdoor Gear, Revised 2nd Edition: Easy-to-Make Projects for Camping, Fishing, Hunting, and Canoeing (Canoe Paddle, Pack Frame, Reflector Ove [Paperback]

Outdoor people don't make their own gear to save money. The fly fisherman who ties his own flies or makes her own rods will readily admit, if they are honest, that they have more money tied up in inventory and tools than they would ever have spent on store-bought flies or fly rods. Economy isn't the objective; it is the satisfaction of making something and then seeing it do what it was designed to do. And, they will argue, what they make is better than what they can buy. They are right! In this book, you'll find a variety of fun and functional projects for the outdoor enthusiast. From a canoe paddle to a pack frame to a reflector oven-you'll find the instruction you need to for items to keep you safe and comfortable on your adventures. Besides the great outdoor equipment you can build from this book, there is detailed information on the use of epoxy technology-the greatest boon to the outdoorsman since the birch bark canoe. And a generous collection of hints, tips, ideas, and recipes will make your days outdoors more enjoyable and productive.

In this book, you'll find a variety of fun and functional projects for the outdoor enthusiast.

Introduction*Using Epoxy and Related Materials*Laminiated Canoe Paddle*Canoe Chair*Canoe/Boat Seat*Pack Frame*Seat Caning*Reflector Oven*Trip Boxes*Camp Bucksaw*Mounting a Canoe Motor*Personal Hatband*Outdoor Tips Building Outdoor Gear by Gil Gilpatrick. The author shares his decades of wilderness experience with nine trail-tested projects. You'll find clear, concise instructions for making the equipment you need for a pleasant outdoor adventure.And just as I was preparing my workshop and getting everything ready for a spring start date, Mr. Gilpatrick's publisher contacted me to ask if I'd be interested in a re-release of another of his books, Building Outdoor Gear, 2nd Edition. After having finished it, I can say without a doubt that it's the perfect companion to Building a Strip Canoe. It shows l3J