what gear have you made

Sorry I don't have pics right now, but here is a small list of things that I've made:

Stuff Sacks
Belt pouches
Tarps
1st aid kits
Tinder kits (have even made my own char cloth, need to make more)
Mittens
Sleeping bag
Blankets

If I can find the right sewing machine for a good price, I'd like to make some more Tarps and possibly a Tent using Fire retardent fabric.
 
Made my own trekking pole. I removed the heads of two golf clubs, removed the handle wrap from the iron (the steel shaft). Then I put the graphite rod down the steel rod, and added a trekking pole tip. There is no glue or tape used, it's all press fitted, I can't pull it apart, I've tried.
It's about 10 years old, or more now. Very light weight, and very strong, I've beat on trees, used it to whip small branches out of my way. It's holding up better than I ever thought. I like that it doesn't telescope/collapse, because I know it will hold all of my weight.
I wouldn't do this with just a graphite rod, it will snap.
 
I have made one or two things.
Backpack and pocket fisher
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Fire starters
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And a knife or two (not the best knife pic, but it's the best one I have at work right now.
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I have also made the following without pics
Wool hoodie
Wool vest
scarf
holsters and mag pouches.
 

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I like to tinker:)

deerskin fire-kit pouch

leather pocket sheath

alcohol stoves
 
I followed Dave Canterbury's video on making a wool blanket shirt. Cost was minimal and I didn't mind the work at all. Just took time. After I added a hand warmer pocket and hood, I wear it all the time!
 
I made a scandi knife. It can take a beating and is very sharp. My method is non-traditional so I hope it doesn't rub you the wrong way.
[video=youtube;AuD4d90tXfQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuD4d90tXfQ[/video]
 
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I followed Dave Canterbury's video on making a wool blanket shirt. Cost was minimal and I didn't mind the work at all. Just took time. After I added a hand warmer pocket and hood, I wear it all the time!

Pics please!
 
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