Gear
Hiking equipment is expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. There are a lot of people out there making their own packs, shelters and cooking systems. One of the most fuel efficient, cost effective and lightweight stoves available is made from an empty catfood tin. There are also frameless homemade packs made from dry-sacks and a few straps, wood burning coffee cans, lightweight waterproof tarps etc.
Im not an expert, here’s a dude who is
http://zenstoves.net/
http://jwbasecamp.com/Articles/SuperCat/index.html
