A peek inside my random interests and gear hacking projects — a collection of thoughts, ideas, and whatever catches my attention. I was a top-five U.S. backpacking blogger for more than two decades, and my site was well-known for its insights on ultralight backpacking. I experimented a lot with hacking and modifying gear to make it lighter and better. I no longer write about backpacking, but I have included some of my more popular backpacking blog posts further below.
2026
USB You Hope You Never Need
Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
The Confidence Manifesto
2025
G-Shocks For Sale
Litany Against Fear
2024
Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts
Supernote E-ink Pen Mod
RSS Blog Feed Added
Supernote Pen Flat Black Mod
Supernote Nomad Templates
Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen
Own Less, Do More
A Simple Improvised Weapon
This is What it Takes
One-Time Use Crypto Pads
Notsu Dot Grid 3x5 Cards
2023
MkII Paradive Gen3
Ocean Diver Watch Review
Altoids Tin Crypto Wallet Case
DIY Crypto Seed Backup
T-Shirts Now Available
2022
Micro Ruler Keychain Hack
YubiKey Two-Factor Auth
Fallkniven F1 Kydex Sheath
Sliding Patio Door Lock Bar
2020
Gear Recommendations
Grandma's Irish Soda Bread
Pwnagotchi - Pwn all the WiFi
2015
The BBB Challenge
2012
BGET Esbit Tray Stove
Dye a Ripstop Nylon Backpack
2011
Paleo Jerky Recipe
DIY - Single Use Antibiotic Packs
Using a Compass - The Basics
Suunto M-9 Wrist Compass
2010
Matt Food - Trail Recipe