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Ray-Way Products

We Make Kits for Sewing Your Own
Lightweight Outdoor Gear

Contrary to common belief, you do not need to equip yourself with store-bought gear. You can make your own. And when you do, you gain a tremendous sense of freedom from today's consumer mentality - where the products are heavily advertised, expensive, and yet cheaply mass-produced. Making it yourself is about saving money, making it right - without using any cheap materials or manufacturing short-cuts - and using outdoor gear that you can be truly proud of.

Our kits contain only the finest and lightest synthetic materials.

We design our kits for ease of sewing
and provide detailed, step-by-step instructions with many illustrations

Many people believe they lack the ability to use a sewing machine.
This is nonsense.
Please read Why Sew?

Literally thousands of people have completed our kits without problems, most with no sewing experience. All that is required is a bit of patience, and the determination to follow our instructions carefully.

Why Sew? * Sewing Tips * The Integrity Paradigm

See our Order Form for additional info.

My home-made Ray-Way gear is A+ professional in function, looks, design, and strength! Not to mention lasting over 9 years of all year around heavy use!" - James G., CA

Customer Comments

Tuesday, 19th of March, 2024 We are well stocked on materials and kits for everything listed on our Order Form. We have loads of materials, and the insulation is factory-fresh, as always.

“I suspect what keeps most - if not all - of us coming back to the "Ray-Way" is a simple thing called TRUST! We know that what Ray & Jenny offer actually works, and does so most efficiently. They've been there, done that and the rest of us benefit from those years of amassed wisdom.” -Chris A.

Trail Life


"The best backpacking book ever written"
-Robert K.

Ray Jardine's Lightweight Backpacking

Ray's book covers the essentials of Lightweight hiking, including packweight and equipment, clothing and footwear, nourishment and physical conditioning, and the myriad topics that contribute to these basics. There are chapters on the safety of lightweight hiking and on pack-weight evolution. There are several gear chapters, including the Backpack, Tarp, and Quilt.

There are chapters on wilderness skills such as Stealth Camping, Campfire and Cook-fire, Knots for the Hiker. Jenny has written a chapter for women hikers, from a woman's perspective. There are chapters on foot care, creek fording, snow travel, snakes and bears, to name just a few.

"Once every two or three decades a book comes along that fundamentally reshapes how we think. Jardine's is such a work. Page after page, Jardine brilliantly flips the sacred cows of backpacking on their heads. Every suggestion comes from experience: Jardine has hiked the PCT three times, the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. Get a copy. It could change your trail life." -Backpacker magazine

"Trail Life could be the most important book about backpacking that you will ever read.

"There are a few names that have revolutionized the sport of backpacking, Ed Garvey, Colin Fletcher, Harvey Manning and of course the Master of lightweight backpacking Ray Jardine. Ray's book 'Beyond Backpacking' revolutionized long distance backpacking by showing hikers how to cut the weight out and exploding myths about heavy equipment. Much of the lightweight backpacking equipment and styles today were inspired by Ray and his groundbreaking book. Now Ray and his hiking partner and wife Jenny have revised and updated that classic book with Trail Life. Trail Life is chock full of lightweight hiking ideas that will further revolutionize the sport.

"This is the most comprehensive long distance hiking guide ever written.
"The author and his wife have hiked well over 25,000 miles and all the well known trails as well as a myriad of other trails. Their experiences will prove to be an invaluable guide for those who love to hike and those who seek the solitude of the woods."
-Roger Williamson

Quilt-Kit

Ray-Way "Sew It Yourself" Kit

Used at camp or home for sleeping at night. It works like a sleeping bag, but is open underneath you. You lie on your foam pad and drape the quilt over you like a blanket. But unlike a blanket, the quilt is contoured, so that it molds to the shape of your body.

Our quilt design is much more efficient in terms of its reduced weight and bulk, because it eliminates the useless part of the sleeping bag flattened beneath you. It is just as warm as the most expensive sleeping bag of comparable thickness, yet can be made at reasonable cost - even by those with little sewing experience.

Our Quilt Kit comes in one-person and two-person models, and contains the finest and lightest synthetic materials, and complete, step by step illustrated sewing instructions. The sewing is not difficult. See Why Sew? and Sewing Tips

"When people are worried about the feasibility of going ultralight, the Ray-Way Quilts are exhibit number one in convincing them that ultralight is not about skimping on safety and comfort. Not only are the quilts lighter than conventional equipment, but they are better: every bit as warm, easier to adjust to comfort, less constricting, and more adaptable to multiple uses (e.g., as a blanket around camp). The kits were straightforward to put together with clear instructions taking you through the process step-by-step. I am an ultra-satisfied customer." -Scott  G.

"I have been using a quilt with the alpine upgrade for around two years now. It is my only quilt and performs far better than any sleeping bag I have ever used. The kit was easy to assemble and has greatly improved the way I sleep in the wilds. I find I can regulate my temperature in my sleep and I don't have to wake up to zip and unzip like I do with a sleeping bag. I highly recommend a quilt to anyone serious about backpacking." -Josh E.

Our Quilt Kits also make wonderful "blankets" for beds. You can make them full width and length, and with no leg taper or foot pocket. For use at home, or as gifts to loved ones. Due to its light weight, you might be amazed how comfortable a quilt "blanket" is to sleep under. Fabulous!

Quilt-Stowbag-Kit

For carrying the quilt in a Ray-Way backpack while hiking. This stowbag is ultralight, waterproof, economical, and easy to sew. All our kits include detailed and illustrated sewing instructions.


Storage Bag Kit

Ray-Way "Sew It Yourself" Kit

For storing the quilt at home. This simple bag is made with a synthetic and lightweight, and highly breathable fabric - just the thing for storing your quilt between adventures. The storage bag will keep your quilt clean and bug-free, and will help retard mildew and odors. And best of all, the storage bag is large enough that it will not crush the insulation. Makes excellent gifts, or a "starter" project for someone learning to sew.


Sleeping-Pad Kit

(kit) This Kit will allow you to modify a foam pad so that it fits folded snugly inside your Ray-Way Backpack. The kit comes with detailed instructions. Not included in the kit, you will need to buy a foam pad from your local sporting goods or department store for modification with this kit.


Tarp-Kit

Ray-Way "Sew It Yourself" Kit

For anyone who would like to sleep warmer and more comfortably in the wilds. The Ray-Way Tarp is simple in appearance, yet will outperform even the most sophisticated tents in a wide variety of weather and terrain, when used according to the instructions in the Ray-Way Tarp Book Essential. This tarp is about a fourth the weight of even the lighter tents, and it offers at least twice the living space. And even though this tarp is open all around, it is probably warmer than the tent you are using. Why? Because of the tarp's superior ventilation. A tent traps moisture - even one with extra-large vents) - and on a cold night that moisture saps your body heat (conducts your body warmth away from you).

The Ray-Way Tarp comes in "Sew-it-Yourself" Kit form. The Kit includes all the materials, and detailed and illustrated sewing instructions. Sewing this kit is not difficult. Please see Why Sew?.

"I just finished my Ray-Way Tarp Kit. It was my first sewing project, the first time I've used a sewing machine, and the first time I stepped out of my, "Oh, I can't do that..." comfort level. The tarp rocks! I cannot believe how easy it really is. For any readers wondering if it'll be too much work please, please go for it! Take it one stitch at a time. The instructions are simply amazing. And the best part: Holding something in your hands that, 1) you made, 2) that you now know you can customize and change, 3) and that you can repair if or when needed. Take it from someone who'd never threaded a sewing machine before... you can do it!" -Zane D.

"This weekend my wife and I took our newly constructed Ray-Way tarp to the desert for its inaugural voyage. We particularly enjoyed sleeping under the tarp which allowed us to enjoy the night without sweltering inside our old claustrophobic tent. Not to mention leaving four unnecessary pounds at home and the deeper connection to the landscape of stars and sounds of the night." -Ben T.

"After a tremendous rainstorm one night, we were totally dry using our Ray-Way tarp. Some friends who had camped in their 3-season tent were soaked. Thanks for a new frame of reference." -Jim H.

"Using the Ray-Way tarp in the high Wasatch Mountains, we experienced the first winter storm. 1.57 inches of moisture in the form of rain, sleet, hail and eight inches of snow. I pitched the tarp using the two pole Ray-Way method. My tarp was one of three structures out of eight that did not sustain any damage and collapse from the wet snow. In the morning I had 18 inches of snow piled on each side of the tarp, but not a drop of water inside! If I had any questions about the design of the tarp, they were answered last Friday night." -John M. Venture Crew 9112 Advisor, US.Army.Mil


Net-Tent

Ray-Way "Sew It Yourself" Kit

The Ray-Way Net-Tent is a lightweight enclosure made of netting that clips very simply under a Ray-Way Tarp Kit for keeping the insects at bay.

Our Ray-Way Net-Tent comes in several designs and sizes: please see our Order Form:


Quadratic Sewing Video


(Video) Jenny demonstrates the complete construction of the Quadratic Net-Tent kit.

Run time 45 minutes.


BatWing

Ray-Way "Sew It Yourself" Kit

A door that closes-off one end of the Ray-Way tarp, used on those stormy nights when the wind would slant rain a ways into the interior. Our BatWing is lightweight and is quick and easy to set up. It works with or without a Net-Tent or Spitfire, and is adjustable depending on the geometry of the tarp pitch - whether you pitch your tarp higher or lower.


Tarp Book Essential


This book explains how to camp with a Ray-Way Tarp - safely and enjoyably when backpacking or hiking, sea-kayaking, canoeing, bicycle or motorcycle touring, scouting and so forth.

312 information-packed pages, a few hundred B/W photos, and lavishly illustrated

The book includes the history of the Ray-Way Tarp design, and explains why Ray and Jenny enjoy tarp camping so much. The book describes campsite selection and tarp pitching methods, and includes several photo sequences of knot tying for tarp pitching. There are chapters on bugs and critters and rain and wind - all the questions and perhaps reservations that a person might have in regards to camping with a Ray-Way Tarp.


AT Gear-Video


(DVD Video) Enjoy an evening with Ray in the Maine woods, as he explains the use of the gear that he carried on his 2010 Thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Filmed the day after he completed his thru-hike. Topics covered include:

  • Site selection
  • Preening of a stealth-site
  • Pitching the tarp
  • Hanging the Spitfire under the tarp
  • Crawling in to the Spitfire (putting it on like a garment)
  • Making a comfortable bed
  • Packing the backpack the following morning
  • Taking down the Spitfire and stowing
  • Taking down the tarp and stowing.

Run time: 93 minutes


Backpack-Kit

Ray-Way "Sew It Yourself" Kit

The majority of highly-touted features on most backpacks actually work against the hiker. For one thing, they add weight - and of course expense. They also tend to waste one's time spent fiddling with them. Contrary to the hype, most of those features are designed for marketing rather than hiking.

We designed our Ray-Way backpack for thru-hiking, and have used it during all of our many multi-thousand mile backpack trips since 1993. Our backpack is extremely light-weight, and yet very durable when taken well care of.

Our kit Includes all the needed materials as well as detailed, step-by-step sewing instructions with many illustrations.

The last Ray-Way backpack I made has done over 10,000 miles, so I'm ordering a new one. Still the best pack out there! -Scott Williamson

I was so impressed at how detailed and clear the sewing instructions for the Ray Way Backpack were. Having zero sewing experience, I really thought I would have to sew the backpack twice. But since the instructions were so great, the pack is by far my favorite pack I've ever hiked with. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge. -Troy A.

I have sewn nine backpack kits. Two for myself, and others as gifts. Still planning on the AT with ALL Ray-Way gear. -Craig H.

Also be sure to check out our Backpack Pocket Kit:

Sixteen home-made Ray-Way backpacks at one of Ray and Jenny's outdoor classes

"Your designs underwent a very rigorous six day field trial with sixteen sets of Ray-Way gear (backpacks, tarps, and quilts). To my knowledge there was not one failure and this was by mostly novice seamsters. WOW!" -David d.


Backpack-Sewing-Video

Ray-Way "Sew It Yourself" Kit

This DVD Video shows the full sewing construction of the Ray-Way Backpack Kit.

Jenny demonstrates the sewing while Ray narrates. And during the one hour run time, we detail the backpack's complete construction, start to finish.

The video shows how easily the backpack kit goes together, and it also provides an understanding of the assembly methods, for those who prefer to learn in a visual and audio context.

For someone who prefers, instead, to read and study printed instructions, those that come with the kit describe the process fully, step by step. The video is not meant to replace those printed instructions.


Insulated-Hat-Kit

Ray-Way "Sew It Yourself" Kit

A kit that you sew together yourself. The hat is warm and yet very lightweight. The size medium weighs only 1.1 ounces. And the hat is very packable, occupying very little space in a backpack or clothing bag.

The Hat consists of one layer of Alpine synthetic insulation, which is about 0.9" thick. This insulation is sandwiched between two layers of lightweight nylon fabric. So the hat is fully reversible.

Intended for use with a quilt or sleeping bag, as well as outdoor activities such as camping and hiking in cool to cold weather. The hat is highly breathable, allowing normal insensible perspiration to evaporate - so it offers maximum warmth.

"I think the Insulated Hat Kit is your most under-stated item. It seems so mundane on the web page whereas the backpack, tarp, and quilt kits etc. all shout for themselves. But the times I've used the Insulated hat in a challenging cold/wet/windy situation and it's turned the whole thing around in a matter of minutes. Both night and day, it offers amazing utility for a 1 oz weight. I never go camping without one." -Mike G.

Just finished my Insulated Hat. I love it! I have used a windstopper fleece hat that velcroed under the chin for years. It weighed 2.3 oz and was pretty thin. The Ray-Way Insulated Hat weighs only 1oz.(!!!), is several times thicker (much warmer), and is totally windproof!! The insulated hat is so superior, there is absolutely no reason to ever take the fleece hat again! Fantastic!!!! This was my third Ray-Way Kit. It is so great to see the quality in the finished gear go up as I get better on the machine. Thanks again! -Matt L.


Knife-Kit


Our knife kit is intended as a beginner's project, and can be assembled with minimal tools and no prior woodworking experience. The four-inch blade is stainless steel, has a very sharp and exceptionally durable edge. Its made of world-class steel, and will last a lifetime - and will run circles around any cheap knife.

The wooden handle comes in pre-drilled pieces that you epoxy together and shape to suit. The finished Knife is considerably lighter in weight than almost all expensive knives with good quality steel in them. This means you can take your Ray-Way knife hiking, backpacking, or whatever, with minimal extra weight.

This is a beautiful knife, and because you made it yourself it has much more meaning than a store bought one.

"I loved the kit and the instructions and the way everything went together just as the instructions said. The wood handle is much more beautiful than the pictures can show--it has fiddle and the colors change from a glowing golden yellow to a light brown as it is tipped in the light. I hated to use the sealer on it because now I can not enjoy its smell which was wonderful." -Dick M.

Sheath Kit

(kit) The sheath is the open pouch type, protecting the blade while securing the knife by friction alone. It is meant to be carried in the backpack rather than worn on a belt. This is for reasons of simplicity and safety. Our Sheath Kit contains a full set of illustrated instructions, and a set of patterns for cutting out the leather sheath, the welt, and an optional Lightning Bolt pattern for tooling the leather. After cutting out the leather, you punch holes for the stitching, following our template, then hand-stitch the sheath closed. Very simple!

"The leather sheath kits are superb! The instructions and materials are flawless. Thank you for the continued inspiration and integrity you bestow to this wonderful life. This art is highly rewarding. With gratitude," -Will Lady

Atlantic Caper Video


(DVD Video)

A 23-foot ocean rowboat.
No sails, no motor,
just two pairs of oars.
Solar panels to power the watermaker.
A 90-day supply of food.
A husband and wife team
with a desire for adventure
and an intense determination to succeed.

Ray & Jenny's Atlantic Crossing
3,000 miles in 53 days
Video Run time: 48 min.

"I have to say that Atlantic Caper is one of the best documentaries that we've seen!" -R. S.

"Atlantic Caper is a fantastic show! Thank you so much for investing the time and effort to produce this gem of a movie. The production values are surprisingly good, the editing and narration are first rate, and the on-ocean footage is breathtaking." -Brett T.

"Caper Across the Atlantic is awesome! Last Friday night, we sat in awe of the adventure, the sunsets and sunrises, the Ocean. Congratulations, and the professionalism is impressive." -Ben A.

"I've watched your video three times now and I think it's super!!! I must admit I cried when you left La Gomera and I cheered and cried when you arrived at Barbados. Sure was glad you included the Skydiving also! Great!!" - D. J.


Siku Kayak


Paddling the Coast of Arctic Alaska

(Book)

Join Ray and Jenny as they paddle their home-built kayak 1,400 miles to the top of Alaska and beyond. You'll discover more about the Arctic coastline than any tourist ever dreamed of. But get ready to test your mettle: you'll find whales and caribou, tundra and grizzlies, permafrost and puffins, and a beauty and vastness that tugs at your heart.

256 Adventure-Packed Pages
272 b&w Photos, 13 Maps

"I just wanted to let you know what a pleasure it was to read about your adventures in your Siku Kayak book. What will and determination it must have taken to continue on at times, and also to make the decision to not continue further. The pictures were well worth a million words, as realizing that the ice may not let you back to shore: AMAZING...I also watched the Atlantic Caper DVD and loved it as well. The skydiving at the end was quite a finish to the whole adventure, nice landing... Thank you so much for sharing with us." -Steven S.

"I was quite impressed with Siku Kayak. I love the way you kept printing costs down, yet managed to include tons of inspiring photos though your website. Outstanding adventure!" -Ben T.


To everyone who has placed orders for our kits, our sincere appreciation. We hope you are envisioning good thoughts for the successful completion of your projects, and for the enjoyable time you will have using your home-made gear in the wilds. Make sure you tell your friends about our kits so they can discover for themselves the joys of making and using their own home-made Ray-Way gear.

Hey guys. I've long thought about writing and finally merely decided to say "thanks". Simply - thanks. Thanks for always being there, for your forward thinking, for your inspiration, for proving it can be done, for being bulletproof to the non-believers, for never quitting, for doing it right, for doing it first, for doing it best. With great appreciation, respect, and sincerity - simply - thanks. - J.G.G., VA

"Jenny and Ray, Just to let you know that 'Trail Life' was our number-one book for the year. Congratulations and thank you." - [One of the world's foremost retailers of outdoor gear]

"This morning there came a knock on the door. It was our mailman with a package. I immediately ripped it open to reveal Trail Life. OMG it blew me away. The pictures, the style, the information... You totally understated the book... Wow!!!" -Curtis W.

"Trail Life is of EXCELLENT quality. It appears to a novice hiker that it covers MANY, MANY aspects of thru-hiking. It discusses areas that someone without the years and miles of experience that Ray has would never even imagine come into play for their future adventures in the wild. The quality of the book and the photographs almost make it a fancy "coffee table" book, yet it contains very useful information." -Del S.

"It's been said that the mark of real genius is the ability to reduce something to its purest and simplest form. For example, Einstein with e = mc2 or Michelangelo, who, when asked to demonstrate his skill as an artist drew an absolutely perfect circle freehand in one stroke. Well, there's no question in my mind that Ray has done the same thing with backpacking. -Mike W.

I suspect what keeps most--if not all--of us coming back to the "Ray-Way" is a simple thing called TRUST! We know that what Ray & Jenny offer actually works, and does so most efficiently. Without reference to age, they are truly "elder statesmen" -- they've been there, done that and the rest of us benefit from those years of amassed wisdom. In a world of hyper consumerism, it isn't always easy to know who to trust." -Chris A.



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"Just finished the first two quilts, boy is that fun. My son had a few friends over while I was sewing and he was bragging about his dad sewing and about how lightweight his gear is. What fun to see the look on the boys faces when they saw a dad sitting at a sewing machine. The quilts are awesome and so much better than the pictures elude to. The construction is excellent (as with all your kits) and the instructions are easy to follow. I just ordered more thread because with one backpack, a tarp, 2 quilts, (so far) 3 quilt and stowbags, and other ditty bags and many other little repairs and projects, I finally need more." -Geoff G.

"I really admire how you and Ray live your lives. And as a rock climbing engineer, Ray has been one of my heroes for many years. I even used spring loaded camming devices as the subject of a paper in engineering school. Thanks, also, for sharing your knowledge on lightweight backpacking. I’m grateful for all that you two have done to make backpacking more enjoyable." -Jason S.

"Ray and Jenny, Thank you so much for offering your products in kit form. There is definitely *Magic* created while sewing your kits. After thru-hiking the AT in the early 90's, I never thought that I would bond with a backpack or sleeping bag (now quilt) again." Darren P.

"I just wanted to thank you for the excellent backpack. I bought your kit last year while I lived in the US for a short while. As I did not have a sewing machine, I made it fully by hand - it took some 2 weeks several hours per day, but it was fun for most of the time - I was constantly mixing inches with centimeters. I took it canyoning for 2 weeks and it behaved extremely well - just some minor scratches, although I never seriously believed that the pack would stand all the abuse it went through. Now I am also using the backpack for hand luggage while traveling, perfect size even more perfect weight, I am going shopping with it 35 kg (70-80 lbs) without problems and, of course, backpacking. This year I am taking the pack ice climbing and on several backpacking and canoe trips." -Atis R.

"My fiance and I are devouring 'Trail Life', which is changing almost every thought we had about our PCT attempt which we are planning for next year. Thanks for a fantastic book!!" -Martyn H., Paris

I just ordered two quilt kits for my kiddos. I'm being bombarded with excited "when are we going to make them?" questions." -Joe C.

"Thank you Jenny and Ray for all the knowledge & effort & passion. It's letting me live life the way I want to." -Nate H.

"Thanks for all you have done for ultra-light backpacking. I look forward to building your backpack design!" -Dave M.

"I'm using the Apocalytic Blood Cleaner right now as I bang on these keys. First observations are that the hardware is both streamlined yet far more robust. Also, the actual electric charge feels different, it's more of a harmonious wave. Thanks for all of your hard work on this and I look forward to experimenting with the latest and greatest BC model!" -Andrew F.

"THANK YOU!!!! i love my pack- this one is for my husband (he said he'd even sew it!)" Elleyne B.

"Ray-Way gear is hands-down the best gear a wilderness traveler can carry." - James G.

"You have the COOLEST products. This is my second quilt from you." -Fred W.

"I received my order of net-tent and quilt and have made both. Great sewing directions." -Kathy J., NH

"I love these projects." Nick R.

"Hi Its Quilt Addic Fred, This Will be my 3rd quilt with you. Thanks a million. The quilts that I have already made are all that I now use to sleep in!" -Fred W.

"We had a wonderful two weeks cycling trip across the alps from Germany to Italy. I finished the tarp just before we left and it did a great job. Thank you for the ideas and the materials. Accomplishing the sewing project has been a deeply satisfying experience!" - Dominik, Germany

"I hiked the John Muir and High Sierra Trails, and once again I used my Ray-Way backpack, tarp, and quilt. The larger Ray-Way backpack handled the large bear can and 8 days of food. The 2-layer Alpine quilt was plenty warm. The tarp was as versatile as ever, in wind and rain, tight spots and wide, with trees or with sticks, always giving me the feeling of being outside while still being well sheltered. Thanks again for encouraging people to develop new skills and seek new adventures." -Mike W.

"I've enjoyed making your kits: seven backpacks, four tarps, two bat wings, and three quilts, so far." - Craig H.

"I'm really enjoying making your wonderful 'back pack kit' with my children. Thank you so much!" -Atsuko K., Japan

"It has been my pleasure to assemble the Ray-Way kits; please accept my compliments regarding your ingenuity and industriousness." - Steve P.

"I truly love my tarp and spitfire. It's so cozy to climb in for the night, and so fulfilling to still being connected with the outdoors. Thank you for all your experimenting, designing, sewing, testing, and sharing. So many people's lives have been enriched." - Ruth M.

"I started using the Blood Cleaner, and it's working wonderfully, as well as making Nano silver I'm getting Great results! I'm so impressed with this unit, and means a lot to me knowing they are hand made by Ray and Jenny, two very intelligent people! I just bought another 300 Blood Cleaner just to put away. Everyone should have one of these, healthy or not! Just makes so much common sense. Once again Thank you both so much!" -Sherry R., Canada

"Your gear and ideas are priceless and have afforded me much greater comfort, adventure, and accomplishments than you could ever imagine. I sing your praises to this day!!" - Geoff S.

"I just received the order placed earlier this week, and I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for the good service, taking care to ensure your products are high quality and that orders exceed expectations. Thank you for the kits, which have enabled me to learn new skills and rethink what I really need in the outdoors. This order included a third backpack kit, for my growing son, 10, who will be taking the lead in sewing it this time. I would not be able to pass on this skill if not for encouraging people to "break out of the mold of imagined inabilities". It is greatly appreciated." Mike W., CA

"Love my tarp, spitfire, quilt, pack!" - Brian W.

"My wife likes my quilt so much that she doesn't want it finished (i. e. close the foot end). So, I'll let her have that one and I'll make another one (this one with alpine insulation). We'll get to try both." Michael B., MD

"I sewed a Ray-Way backpack and have used it on multiple section hikes (2,215 miles) on the PCT and other trails. It has worked very well, and has been integral in getting my base weight down to 12 pounds." -Dave P.

I keep getting all sorts of emails from companies selling new light weight backpacks, and they all just remind me of Ray-Ways. I feel like you two started the whole thing that is now like sooooo everywhere. and I hope you get praise and thanks and acknowledgement of all you offered to all of us… back when we were all carrying around our houses on our backs…. And you enlightened us. I learned sooo much from you both.. and sooo appreciate it because I might be able to just keep on hiking… thank you.. truly.. and appreciatively." -Lynnie W.

"I completed my 2 person split-zip quilt kit, my third, this time using one layer of Woodland. My wife and I tried it out this weekend on a 2 day mountain bike-packing trip. It was absolutely perfect! We stayed comfortable and dry under our Ray Way tarp and Net-Tent as temps dropped from a humid 85F to a breezy 60F during the over night pop-up thunderstorms. Next on the list is completion of our new 2,200 in3 Ray Way packs that should work extremely well for our mountain bike-pack trips. Thanks for making these kits and your knowledge available!" Kerry R., MI

"I really appreciate Ray and Jenny sharing what they know and producing the kits that allow me to experience the joy of making my own equipment and using it to experience the joy of being in the wild places. Thank you so much!" -Steve

"I just finished a week hiking in the Sedona AZ area. My Ray-Way gear worked great. I have always loved to backpack, and now I use only my home-made Ray-Way gear and I love it. I first bought all the Long Option Kits. but I just ordered all new kits without the Long Option. So I will have a choice which size gear I will use, whether hiking and camping solo or with someone else." -Peter H., HoneyBee Rescue, San Diego, CA

"Prior to the JF class I purchased and made your Ray-Way pack, quilt, tarp, net-tent, knife and sheath. I brought them all and they performed wonderfully. I was especially impressed with how my pack felt and performed when we loaded 22 pounds of water for the long climb up to our camp above treeline. The pack carried the load beautifully. The instructions were excellent." Rich M.

"I sewed the shell pants last night and they turned out great. Once again, you have produced an excellent kit with top notch directions and materials." -Scott C.

"I used your tarp during a month this summer, in Scotland, and it was amazing! It is so much better than a tent. I was more connected with the nature (well, I had no Net, so I slept with spiders, snails and slugs!), it was a great experience. But now I want to order a net-tent, cause I'm going to explore the world during the next 2 years" - Elsa C., France

"My wife and I love our two person Ray-Way Tarp and two person Net-Tent and our two person sleeping Quilt. We have used them extensively over the years including a trans am on our tandem bike and other adventures." - Gordon C.

"I am thru hiking the AT and now under my Ray-Way tarp and quilt in the middle of a thunderstorm 19 miles north of Harpers Ferry and am dry as toast. Lots of people have recognized the tarp as being a Ray-Way product so I must have done an ok job of sewing." James G.

"I just finished making the backpack and was really amazed with the end result. I am a crummy seamstress but my backpack looks amazing! Seriously, I am so happy with it and excited to try it out on the trail. Now I am ordering the net tent and tarp." - Elizabeth H., OR

"Yesterday I finished the backpack kit. Today I decided backpacking is more important to me than freshly painted walls. I’m working on gearing up my kids now (ages 7 and 13), hence this latest order" -Sunny E.

"I just am putting the finishing touches on the backpack kit. When I first read the instructions I was a bit overwhelmed and thought "What have I gotten into." However, by following the instructions one step at a time they made perfect sense. I don't think I have ever worked with another set of instructions that were as detailed and well thought out as yours. The pack gradually took shape before my eyes and the daunting process ended up being a series of small steps. Thanks for all the effort you put into the instructions and the kit. After completing the process I now see the genius in the order and progression. Again superb. I will be ordering some more Ray-Way kits in the future." Ron S., VA

"Hi Jenny and Ray, just finished your backpack kit and tested it on Mallorca / GR221 a few days. It performed excellent without a hip belt. My next project is to sew a quilt." Andreas L., Germany

"I truly believe your Blood Cleaner has helped me." -Cheri Y., Panama

"We just completed the PCT using your tarp, quilt and backpack. This was the first time we had really camped with a tarp and found it to be so versatile and simple. We used it in all kinds of weather and situations and every time it was put to the test, it passed with flying colours. The aspects of its simplicity, effectiveness, versatility and weight have halted any desires I have to search for the perfect shelter, as I think it is pretty close. We were so happy with it. This was also the first time we had used the quilts. Like the tarp, it did not cease to impress. At one camp, near Forrester Pass, we endured a significant dumping of snow and temperatures into the single digits (Fahrenheit). Aside from our solidly frozen shoes, we remained quite comfortably warm. The well thought-out design for the backpack was excellent. The pockets were great, directions on packing it from the AT video were excellent. You would probably be disgusted by how much food weight your poor little bags had to endure but they definitely stood up to whatever challenge we could throw at them, although there were a few patched and unpatched holes by the end. We would both like to send you guys are heart felt thanks as the gear was amazing." Ben D. and Kate M., Australia

"My wife and I recently did a nice 7 day hike on the North Country trail here in Michigan, using Ray-Way Backpacks, Tarp, Net-Tent and Quilt. One of the nights we weathered a torrential downpour during a heavy (but windless) thunderstorm. We had never seen rain like that. We found out from a local person the following afternoon that it had rained at a rate of 5" per hour where we were-- torrential indeed. We stayed completely dry under the tarp, if not kept awake by the extraordinary noise of that rain. Site selection gleaned from your books also played a role-- no pooling to speak of on our elevated site on a very thick bed of pine needles." Kerry R., SW Michigan

"We are just back from cycling the north sea cycle way - 2768 miles in 61 days - used the quilt I made and it kept us snuggly warm in the cold weather we experienced. My husband was very skeptical but is now converted to the quilt idea. it saved on space and weight. THANKS." -Brenda C., UK

"This is our first sewing project, and we are having a lot of fun with it." Larissa G.

"My dog, Mickey and I were hiking the Samish Overlook trail. I had your 2200 pack that I made. As I was walking, I was thinking about how much you and your husband have influenced the hiking community. I was also lamenting that it seems that some of the cottage industries have taken your intellectual property without giving proper acknowledgement to the source. Gotta hate intellectual property theft. And, one last thing, Jenny...even though you are the quiet partner, you are truly a bad-assed woman and an inspiration." -Catherine D.

"Just got back from the Gila Wilderness NM where I used the trusty 2P tarp, net tent and my newly completed quilt. Loved sleeping in the quilt. Regulates temperature much better than a sleeping bag. And a whole lot less fussing with zipper, etc. My new favorite price of gear!" - Brooks P.

"I have made your 2P tarp. I'm now ordering a net-tent. I think you and Jenny are amazing. Thanks you so much for sharing your enormous amount of knowledge. It keeps me sane when shopping for hiking gear." -Wendy W.

"I decided to try to assemble your deluxe quilt kit on a long weekend. By the second night I was sleeping under it! (Quite comfy, by the way.) The directions were clear, the materials outstanding, and the work involved was not that difficult, despite tri-focals and an el-cheapo sewing machine. I want to thank you for making this wonderful project possible. I am literally a happy camper!!" -Greg D.

"Looking forward to getting order (Quilt Kit, Quilt Stowbag kit, Backpack Kit, Backpack Pocket Kit, Backpack DVD, Thread) My niece loves the backpack and quilt she made!" -Susan G.

"The Quilt kit turned out great, only 1.25 lbs per person with the Gorget and Splitzip options. The Stowbags are the only way to go. I just ordered a Ray-Way backpack kit. Thanks so much for making such great kits that are beyond reasonably priced." -Mark H.

"Hey guys, I sewed all your gear and love it!" -Casey A.

"My shipment arrived very promptly and the instructions are very clear and well-written." Don H.

"I read Trail Life after a great backpacking trip to Isle Royale National Park. My goal is to greatly reduce my pack weight for the next time. I bought a sewing machine, and am working on the Backpack Kit. Thank you for your guidance!" -Jim C.

"Your Trail Life book was a cornerstone in helping my family complete our first backpacking trip, the JMT. Also, the one-person quilt with 2 layers of alpine insulation was a sensation. We swapped quilts throughout the trip and found that the Ray-Way quilt was a great deal warmer than the 20 degree down quilt of equal loft." -Sam J, KY

"I've made and happily used a number of your kits on my AT thru hike, and all of them have been fabulous. My backpack is 10 years old and has only one repair! So appreciate that you make your kits available!" -Noah R.

"Thank you for the wonderful customer service. It has been great getting to know the "Ray Way" through your website and "Trail Life" book. You have certainly gained a convert!" -Andy N.

"I've made several of your kits. Really like them!" -Brad J.

"I am making a documentary film about the PCT- specifically the culture of thru-hiking and its progression from being somewhat of a fringe pursuit to it's more recent explosion in popularity. Your PCT hiker's handbook wound up in my hands years ago through my wife's grandfather. I really loved the personal handwritten note and postcard that bookmarked a page. I really do see you guys as the preeminent figures of this movement, being central to the evolution of thru-hiking, lightweight efficiency and innovation." -Michael C.

"Ray and Jenny, THANK YOU for sharing your ideas, inspiration, experiences, advice, insight, philosophy, positive /limitless attitude, etc!! I have always enjoyed backpacking and what you call *elbow* room. However, as hard as it is to admit, I, like many others, have been disillusioned by marketers, advertisements, etc...until now! Early this year Molly and I decided to hike the John Muir Trail in August. We purchased 2 backpacks + the DVD, a Tarp, a Net-tent, a Quilt, 2 spools of thread and a sewing machine. Having never sewn before I was a little nervous, but your encouragement and the success of others gave me confidence. I completed my backpack, tarp, net-tent, quilt, several ditty bags, stwobags for the quilt, 2 umbrella modifications, and a hiker's friend filter. Molly sewed her backpack and dehydrated our homemade food for the trip. In retrospect we are really glad we got these made as they proved indispensable! We were very pleased with the performance of all the gear." Brian L.

"I LOVE my Ray-Way quilt and have ordered another quilt kit for my sis for Christmas." -Deborah H.

"I am 68 years old and have been camping since the year before I was born, and found your "Trail Life" book extremely informative and very enjoyable! I am reading it again for the second time!" Bob T., TX

"I have a Ray Way tarp and it's as good as the backpack. I am happy to have found your products. It is inspiring what is possible, when everything unnecessary is left off. Please stay in business for a while." -Eduard M., Germany

"I did the Blood Cleaner for two months, and I feel great." -Jeff C.

"I made a order back in August and have been slowly working through all the kits. The instructions are great and very clear! I am placing another order for more Ray-Way kits. Thank you!" -David T

"Our ($800) order is large because we figured we might as well just jump into the Ray-way with both feet. It is perhaps a bit rash to order everything at once, but we've read through your website thoroughly and from what we've read, to use the Ray-way backpacks we need to pare down our shelter and sleeping bags, so we want to go ahead with the whole deal and try it out as it was meant to be used. I don't anticipate any trouble with the sewing. And your testimonials are numerous and highly positive, so we are pretty confident! We're looking forward to getting started on the sewing and to using our new lightweight gear on the next adventure!" -Catherine & Dan 0., BC

"Thanks a lot for your effort! You really offer the finest materials, we both LOVE the Quilts, the lightweight nylon fabrics in their beautiful colours, they have real mood improving qualities! And it's relaxing to follow your instructions, they're so well thought out! Thanks for your good work by which you also improve our lives." Kirsten G., Germany

"Wow fantastic service. Many thanks!" - Andy D., UK

"Thanks for making the kits available--we were in the process of locating and pricing the materials ourselves, but yours are actually cheaper by far, and we live near a sizeable outdoor fabric retailer." Trent H.

"I cannot express in words how excited I am to be almost completely finished with my first quilt! I am so grateful and really appreciate what you provide for facilitating make-your-own lightweight, quality quilts (and backpacks are next). I can't wait to utilize so many more of your products." -Stefanie K.

"I recently made the tarp, net-tent, and quilt. I'm working on 2 insulated hats. I really enjoyed working with the nice materials and the well thought-out designs." Gail H.

"I just received my Quilt Kit in the mail. Thank you for making these kits available. I've enjoyed making them and using the gear every time." -Aika M.

"I've enjoyed reading of your adventures for years, and I have several of your books. Thank you so much for your service, and keep up the good work." -dave b.

"I'm thrilled with the hiking shorts and shell pants kits. I found the instructions easy to follow, especially having sewn your other kits (backpacks, tarp, net tent, quilt). We are starting on the PCT full of anticipation! We appreciate so much all that we have learned from reading and re-reading Trail Life, and from learning how to make and adapt our own gear." - Catherine O., BC

"THANK YOU for all that you have done to make it possible for amateur beginners like myself to make our own quality pieces of gear. I have completed the Net tent, Tarp, insulated hat, and 1P Quilt, and all have been a truly incredible learning experience. The quality of your designs have so many in-built subtleties and details that emerge as the sewing journey unfolds, and yet it all flows naturally with the use of only a simple, carefully chosen materials. The fact that the process has been easy enough for a beginner like me to successfully complete is an astounding design achievement. I am truly in awe!" Raymond Y., Western Australia

"Jenny's AT hike inspires me to keep backpacking!" -Janice J.

"My partner and I recently hiked the appalachian trail and used a Ray Jardine homemade tarp for the journey. We love that tarp so much, it was our home." -Rainbow

"We are very happy with the practicality and performance of our 2 Ray-Way backpacks, 2 quilts, tarp, net tent and batwing." -Adrian, UK

"Thanks for the excellent kits. My older daughter outgrew her quilt so it is time to make a new one." -Peter J.

"I've been a fan of your adventure philosophy for many years and have bought all your books. Now I'm looking at your blood cleaner." -Ed B

"Am enjoying making this Quilt. It is going to a grandson in West Point! Back to number eight!!" -Sharon H.

"Trail Life has now been read twice and sports a forest of Post-It Notes for future reference. It's remarkable. Your your writing style is so approachable, which makes the sheer amount of information sink in much better. Kudos" -Guy M.

"Oh boy. can't wait to get back on the trail w/new Ray-Way gear. I've researched for two years and nothing compares to your designs. (and your low prices are so appreciated.) C U on the AT." -Cecilia M.

"I ordered my first quilt kit with much trepidation, due to the fact that my only prior sewing experience was watching my wife make throw pillows! I did the whole thing in about 7 hours!!! Wow. Though there are definite signs this quilt was done by a first-timer, it looks really good. This was a most exciting project and I cannot wait to use it. Thank you Ray and Jenny for a most inspirational project." -Will A.

"I'm sure you get this all of the time, but I just adore you guys. Not only because of the amazing things you do or the awesome advice you give, but because you do all of these adventures together. If I could pick any two people in the world to meet, it would be you. May you have many more adventures to come!" C. P.

"Several years ago I ordered a quilt. It has been doing its job, keeping me warm on my AT section hiking in Spring." -Primo F.

"I have to say again Ray and Jenny, how much I love using my 2200 Ray-Way backpack." -David DeL.

I'm super excited to make my own pack! I actually just bought a very expensive ultralight pack, and ended up on you website while researching hip belts. Your philosophy resonated with me and the website made me feel empowered to actually make my own gear! I love making my own things; I built my bike (including the wheels!), I build my own light fixtures, but sewing always seemed out of my reach. Now I feel like I can actually do it! I will return the expensive pack and have money left over for more adventure! I also feel like I'll be able to create my own gear and customize it just for me. And I haven't even gotten my Ray-Way order yet! Anyway, thanks a bunch, all the best, and happy hiking!" -Todd H.

"Set to work on the Ray-Way pack as soon as it arrived and managed to finish it in just over 24 hours! The instructions were incredibly detailed and the video helped when I needed a little extra clarification. Had the opportunity to take it for a 4 day trip on the Foothills trail in SC/NC and it performed amazingly well, my shoulders never tired even with a initial pack weight of 21lbs and my hips really appreciated the extra range of movement. Just ordered the tarp kit, excited to have a shelter that won't wear out so fast! Thanks so much" -Michael C.

"My 2nd alpine quilt is finally coming to its end of life, so I've bought my third quilt kit to sew." -Curtis W.

"I'm a big fan of Jenny and Ray. This is the second tarp I've built. The first went to a friend, now I need to make one for myself." -Todd G.

"I made a Ray-Way tarp in 2006 and used it on the PNT, and it's still going strong." -Joe Y.

"While preparing for our FFT (first Ray Way!), few things have been as valuable as "Trail Life". Early in my studying the book, I started making notes. My notes quickly turned into pages, too large for a web post. So rather than trying to convince experienced outdoor enthusiasts to buy your book, I just started buying extra copies and gifting them. If I hadn't buddied around and climbed with Ray in Yosemite, I might find what the two of you have accomplished as somewhat unbelievable. For the less experienced adventurist, in a one-liner summary I would simply suggest the following: "Ray and Jenny provide not only useful products and trustworthy information to believe - but also, and more importantly - two people to believe IN." You can quote me on that. Thanks again for sharing your experiences, tips and inspirations. I love what you have done and are doing." Craig C., AK

"I am a guide all over North America and I use your designs daily and talk about your Kits with most of my guests. I currently use two different Ray-Way backpack sizes, a solo and a two person quilt, a tarp, and have adopted many of your backpacking techniques and aesthetics. THEY MAKE SENSE, WORK BETTER and LAST LONGER! Thank you so much for all of your beautiful work!" -Jeremy C.

"My wife has kidney disease and used to get a lot of bladder infections. Your Blood Cleaner has pretty much eliminated them so she uses it daily for at least an hour." -Brian K.

"Looking forward to another Ray-Way pack. My last one was with me thru the PCT 15, 1/2 CDT (Waterton to Winter Park), OKT in Hungary, Wonderland 16, and the CT 17. Lots of good miles." -Nicholas R.

"I made a Ray-Way backpack kit in 2011 and after perhaps 6,000 miles of backpacking it is being retired, and I'm ordering another one. I absolutely love it and it is nice having a backpack that weighs less than my friends tiny day packs! Many thanks for the kits, they are brilliant." -Robin A., UK

"Thank you so much for your wonderful kits and products! I have completed an alpine quilt, a tarp, a Spitfire, a batwing, four stowbags, and a single layer alpine quilt. I still have a couple of other kits to complete, but I consider my basic needs met...and grandly! I just took them one step at a time, and the projects kept on rolling out." - Ruth M

"I purchased a bunch of gear from y'all this summer, and was on a weeklong solo trip in the Colorado Rockies and tested the tarp, sleeping hat, and shell pants. They all worked flawlessly. This was my first trip using a tarp and I loved feeling so much less separated from nature than with a tent. Having my wet gear actually dry overnight due to the increased ventilation vs. a tent was awesome. One night had high winds (~30mph gusts) and a few inches of snowfall, and the tarp held up great. Thank you! I also bought a copy of "Trail Life" and it has been invaluable as I work to lighten my pack load and increase my outdoor enjoyment. An absolute treasure trove of knowledge." -John M.

"Ray and Jenny, thanks for your dedication to innovating Lightweight adventuring! I have been a fan of yours since the '90s. I have been using your Blood Cleaner for about 2+ weeks now, and everything has been doing well! Thanks for making this available to the rest of us!" - Mark T.

"I am reading your book, Trail Life, and I am so intrigued and excited! We want a backpack that we can use for all types of hiking and after much looking and comparing we came back to your website and without a doubt know we will be forever happy with making one ourselves with your kit!" -Margie G.

"I hiked the AT with my son, and we used your back packs and quilts I made almost 10 yrs ago. The gear the system the philosophy, everything worked." -Rich D., IN

"My husband and I have used the Blood Cleaner for over a year now and have testimonies to its effectiveness. I keep referring people to get their own." -Jill H.

"I just finished reading your story of sailing around the world. What an amazing adventure! Thank you for sharing. I also just finished sewing my first Ray-Way quilt. I am excited to try it out this season." -Dylan G.

"I have been an ultra light hiker for years and have purchased many of your kits. I would like to thank you for all of your time and expertise. I have been exceptionally pleased with them." -Scot F.

"Yesterday I made a purchase for one of your backpacks (the 2600 size). I will be using the pack to trek from France to northwestern Spain (Santiago de Compostella)." -Richard S., France

"Hi Ray and Jenny, I've started using the Blood Cleaner again. Thanks so much. Its a great device." -Noah D.

"I am so excited to be ordering your kits! Thank you :)" -Mark G.

"I completed my quilt last month. It turned out great! Just ordered 2 more. One for my son, and one for my son in law. I also ordered the tarp book, so that will be my next project! Thank you!" Will N., NZ

"Thank you for the awesome work you guys do!!!" -Frank D.

"I have finished construction of the Ray-Way Backpack, and love it! And I read your book about your AT thru-hike. Fascinating and very insightful. Thanks again for all your insight and seriously great products." -Jason D.

"Just crossed the Brooks Range 170 miles. Used Ray-Way gear & methods exclusively. We found the Ray-Way gear better suited for navigating the challenges of the Arctic landscape. Our best memories were being all cozy & warm under our tarp & quilt, in a downpour, with all the exploding sights, colors and smells of the late summer tundra all around. Ah the places my homemade gear has taken me! Many thanks!" -James G. AK

"Just wanted to say thank you for your great kits. I was a bit skeptic about the Quilt's temperature rating, and i didn't want to freeze, so i ordered the extra layer. I have never used a quilt before (or a high performance lightweight bag either....) so when I finished sewing it I decided to test it. The weather was perfect - cold and clear with just a breeze blowing from the north. There was a thick layer of snow covering everything and reflecting the clear moonlight. I had a wonderful nights sleep there in my backyard on the snow with my sleeping pad and my new warm quilt and nothing but stars above me. I checked the temperature and was very impressed when i saw it was -10C (14F) !!! I felt that the Draftstopper and Gorget really helped me in keeping warm." -Jonas N., Sweden

"I just wanted to let you know how impressed my wife and I continue to be with the versatility and functionality of our single layer Alpine 2-person quilt. We easily cover temps to 45 without adding more than a thin hat to our shorts and hiking shirts, impressive for a single layer of 3/4" insulation. Yet we don't get too hot at 75. Sharing body heat is a massive plus; it's amazing how much less insulation this allows us to get away with. The Gorget ensures a lovely warmth-snaring drape. It's amazing how much warmth is felt the second the Draft Stopper is tucked under our bodies and between our necks. The split zip makes it feel nearly weightless in our pack. We love all our Ray Way gear, but the quilt is really my favorite! Thanks for taking the time to refine this lovely piece of gear and make it so accessible through your kits." Kerry, MI

"How many times do I need to keep telling you guys you really could be charging folks twice as much for your kits and wealth of detailed design instructions!!! I can't even tell you how good a deal we all are getting for such great kits!! You guys are way too kind. I tried making my own packs and quilt when Beyond Backpacking first came out, and I must say my first go around of equipment was 100 times more functional than the clunker gear of commercial stores, but looked pretty cheezie. After your kits came out, my gear became A+ professional in function, looks, design, and strength!!! Not to mention lasting over 9 years of all year around heavy use!" James G., CA

"I have just completed my backpack after making a quilt and a stowbag for the quilt plus a knife. I still have a tarp to put together. I really enjoyed making my backpack. As soon as I was done I loaded it with all the gear that I could find, and found that even with the quilt and a bunch of stuff that it weighs less than my old pack did empty!" -Eric S.

"Thank you very much for the great communication and fast shipping! Unfortunately, now I must repackage everything and wrap each item in Christmas paper/ribbons as this is my gift to myself this year!" - doug s.

"I love my Woodland quilt! And now I am ready to tackle a two-person quilt." -Stefanie K.

"This is to let you know that I am forever grateful for what you have done for me, and always feel blessed that because of you my life was saved! I am such a lucky person coming across your path. God Bless both of you." -Sherry B.

"I finished making my beautiful quilt a few weeks ago and I am 100% pleased with the results. I work with an outfitter here in Tennessee and I can honestly say that nothing on our wall matches the performance of the quilts simple design and modest price." Jeff D.

"Just a quick note to let you know I received the shell pants kit today and am looking forward to some serious sewing! Thank you for sending the package out so quickly." -Carol R.

"Just finished a ton of fun trips all over Alaska. I decided to experiment and use traditional backpacking gear for a couple of trips in the northern latitudes of AK. Yet in every scenario the tent failed miserably in multi-day wind, rain, and damp conditions. The whole time, Gena and I wished we had our homemade Ray-Way tarp and bug tent, even above the Arctic Circle. I know from our previous trips in the Brooks Range the tarp would have out performed the tent in all these places. Can't say enough good things about your designs!!! Been saying it for years." -James Gibling, AK

"I have been on the Blood Cleaner on the order of 100 hours, and it's holding up very well." -Peter O.

"Big fan of your books and the Ray-Way hiking products. Ive completed two of your tarp kits and just ordered the stow bags and shell pants kit. Thanks for all the info and help you have provided me." -Daniel D.

"I've been sewing up a storm with all the stay at home time. I'm looking forward to using all my new Ray-Way gear later this year." -Mark P.

"I am exposed to heavy corona virus load in the hospital, and am using the Ray-Way Blood Cleaner as an added precaution." -Dr. W. Sean C. MD: Head and Neck Surgery and Otolaryngology.

"I Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate tremendously what you do with your knowledge and products, which totally transformed my and my wife's backpacking methodology. The ideas we learned extend into the rest our lives far further than we'd ever have expected, as we apply much of Ray-Way philosophy to our every day lives. To date I've made 2 Quilts, a 2-person net tent (I added a zipper) for my Ray-Way tarp, 2 bat wings, 1 backpack, several storage/stow bags, not to mention countless repairs and modifications to existing gear, all from the kits, books, knowledge, philosophy garnered from Ray-Way products. I hope you continue to provide your guidance and kits - much needed in our over-consumption driven society." Kerry R., Michigan

"I just finished the one person quilt with alpine upgrade. It is way lighter than the dinosaur it is replacing. Now I'll need to do extensive testing!!" -Jeremy C.

My husband and I are very excited to make the 2 person quilt, as my down bag is bulky and weighs 4 lbs and his has lost too much loft to keep him warm. We always hike together so it just makes sense to snuggle up. We are currently doing backpacking trials using Rays books. Someday we hope to do the PCT like you two. We are getting a tarp kit next, then we will go for the backpacks. We are grateful for all of your wisdom and experience and are excited to get away from the overly expensive and heavy gear!" -Tracie B.

"I really enjoyed making my tarp, net tent, and sleeping quilt. I've been rereading Trail Life and the Tarp Book Essential as well. Thank you for making sewing so easy and fun. I'll be working next on my backpack next! I plan to be on the High Sierra Trail this July." - Aika M. CA

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Profile of Ray Jardine

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Profile of Ray Jardine, author: Trail Life, The Ray-Way Tarp Book Essential, Beyond Backpacking, Siku Kayak, The PCT Hiker's Handbook. inventor: "Friends" rock climbing gear. Long-distance hiker, designer and builder of aerospace composite kayaks, Baja and Arctic Alaska sea kayaker, Canadian Barrenlands canoeist, cross-country hang glider pilot, round-the-world sailor, free-fly skydiver, and more.

Skiing to South Pole
Fierce Winds, Ultra-Cold Temperatures
58 days, 700 mi

Extreme Fun
Adventures in Antarctica
After a year and a half of training and preparations, we went to Antarctica. Starting from near the coast, we skied 57 days to the South Pole. Along the way encountered fierce winds, ultra cold temperatures, and rough ice. We dragged our gear behind us in sleds containing enough food for a month. At the half-way point we resupplied with a food drop. Reaching the South Pole in another month, we flew back to the starting point.

Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean
No Motor, No Sails
54.5 days, 3,000 miles

Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean

Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean in the 23-foot Rowboat "Atlantic Caper" - No sails, No Motor, just Two Pairs of Oars. "A Husband and Wife Team with a Desire for Adventure and an Intense Determination to Succeed."

Global Voyage
A Story About Sailing Around the World
3 years, 35,000 miles

Global Voyage
Aboard the Ketch Suka
Three years Sailing Around the World aboard the ketch SUKA (Seeking UnKnown Adventures). From San Diego we spent a year and a half sailing through the South Pacific to Australia. After sailing north behind the Great Barrier Reef, we crossed the Indian Ocean to South Africa. Then navigating across to South America and through the Caribbean, we passed through the Panama Canal and then followed the coast back to home port.

Pearl Four
Hiking the Appalachian Trail #1
89 days, 2,100 miles

Pearl Four

Our fourth long-distance thru-hiking adventure: the Appalachian Trail in 1993, Springer Mountain to Katahdin. 2,100 miles in 2 months & 28 days. This was where we developed our home-made lightweight backpacks and camping quilt.

Saga of the Sea Tub
A 100-Day, 3,400-mile Kayak Voyage
100 days, 3,392 miles

Saga of the Sea Tub
Northern Paddling Adventure #1
A 100-Day, 3,300-mile Kayak Voyage from Anacortes, Washington Through the Inside Passage Along Coasts of British Columbia and Southwest Alaska - 1,100 miles to Skagway; then Portage the Chilkoot Trail to the First Ice-Free Lake, 100 miles total; then Paddle the Yukon River 2,000 miles to the Bering Sea, and 7 miles Back to Village of Emmonak.

Sea-kayaking the Coast of Arctic Alaska
Shishmaref to Herschel Island
78 days, 1,440 miles

Sea-kayaking the Coast of Arctic Alaska
Northern Paddling Trip #3
We returned to Shishmaref the summer of 1996. The ensuing kayaking journey proved to be more interesting and rewarding than we possibly could imagined. It was also the most difficult and dangerous, but by then we felt we had developed the appropriate skills, and were better equipped to handle the conditions. The weather had turned genuinely cold, with icy gales and considerable snowfall. Some days, while paddling among the floes, frozen sea spray glistened on the kayak's deck; some days snow. Yet even this part of the trip was enchanting. The expanse of virgin coastline, the beauty of the sparkling sea and its ice floes, the wildlife and the tundra adorned in its fall colors, and the jagged mountains glistening with fresh snow - all were beyond description.

Canoeing Coppermine River & Pikes Portage
Yellowknife to Arctic Ocean
39 days, 960 miles

Canoeing Coppermine River & Pikes Portage
Northern Paddling Adventure #8
Story of Ray and Jenny Jardine's Coppermine canoe trip, summer 2005, Yellowknife to Kugluktuk, paddling 960 miles in 39 days. Started in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Canada, paddled the Great Slave Lake, carried the outfit over Pike's Portage, worked up to Clinton-Colden and Aylmer lakes, then paddled down the Coppermine River and finished at the native village of Kugluktuk on the coast of the Arctic Ocean. 44 portages totaling 15 mi. It was an unforgettable experience across an amazingly vast wilderness area.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail #2
Springer Mountain to Mount Katahdin
103 days, 2,100 miles

Hiking the Appalachian Trail #2
Thru-hike #6
A Solo Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Trail (AT) in 2009, Mid Season.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail #3
Springer Mountain to Mount Katahdin
100 days, 2,100 miles

Hiking the Appalachian Trail #3
Thru-hike #7
A Third Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Trail (AT), Solo and Early Season. This hike was characterized by deep snow in the Smokies, lots of blow-downs along the full length of trail, and a great deal of solitude but also very enjoyable hiking in beautiful surroundings.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail #4 (part 1/3)
Springer Mountain to Harpers Ferry
49 days, 1,022 miles

Hiking the Appalachian Trail #4 (part 1/3)
AT Section Hiking
Hiking Adventure #8, the Appalachian Trail (#4) early-season.

Canoeing the Back River
Sussex Lake to Baker Lake
40 days, 673 miles

Canoeing the Back River
Northern Paddling Adventure #6
Ray and Jenny paddled a canoe across the Barrenlands of Sub-arctic Canada, From Sussex Lake, padding down the Back River, up the Meadowbank River, over the Divide and down to the hamlet of Baker Lake. From the book Canoeing Canada's Northwest Territories, "many experienced paddlers consider the Back to be the most challenging river in the NWT.

Hello America Bicycle Tour
Twice Across the US, Coast to Coast
92 days, 6,700 miles

Hello America Bicycle Tour
Bicycling Adventure #2
Hello America: Ray & Jenny Jardine peddled a tandem bicycle twice across the US, sea to sea, round-trip from Arizona.

Cruising The Cardon Coast
San Felipe to La Paz
33 days with Jenny, 680 miles

Cruising The Cardon Coast
Baja Sea-Kayaking Adventure #9
Jenny and I Paddled and Sailed our "Sea Tub" (a highly-modified collapsible double kayak) from San Felipe to La Paz, in 34 days along the coast of Baja. This trip took place the Year Following our 3,300 mile kayak trip to the Arctic, and immediately following our 10-day hike of the John Muir Trail and 12 days float trip on the Yellowstone River.

Bicycling the TransAmerica Trail
Cycling Across the US, Coast to Coast
54 days, 3,783 miles

Bicycling the TransAmerica Trail
Bicycling Adventure #3
After completing two thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail, Ray cycled across the country, coast to coast, generally following the "TransAmerica Trail" Cycling Route. Peddling thorough 11 states, the many and often-steep hills were challenging, but the scenery along this route was very beautiful. Near the end of the trip Jenny joined Ray on a borrowed bike, and they finished the journey at saltwater's edge on Chesapeake Bay.

Climbing Huascaran
Climbing Nevado Huascaran in the Peruvian Andes
22 days, 22,205'

Climbing Huascaran

Climbing Nevado Climbing Huascaran, Peru's highest at 22,205' in 1969. I took a month's leave from my job as an aerospace engineer to join a mountain climbing expedition to the Peruvian Andes. I was super active in the outdoors before, as a proficient climber and mountaineer, but this was the trip that started my lifestyle as a full time adventurer. With Gene and Betsy White, Mark Bostwick, and John Larson.

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail #1
Campo to Manning Provencial Park
139 days, 2,700 miles

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail #1
Thru-hike #1
The Pacific Crest Trail: Campo to Manning Provencial Park through California, Oregon and Washington. After sailing around the world, we wanted to get back in touch with the land, so we hiked the PCT. This was our first thru-hike, of many.

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail #2
Campo to Manning Park
125 days, 2,700 miles

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail #2
Thru-hike #2
Long-Distance Hiking Adventure #2, - the Pacific Crest Trail, Campo to Manning Provencial Park. 2,700 Miles in 125 Days. Route goes from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington.

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail #3
Manning Park to Campo
96 days, 2,700 miles

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail #3
Thru-hike #5
Our fifth long-distance hiking adventure, 1994: the Pacific Crest Trail, PCT: Manning Provencial Park to Campo. 2,700 miles in 96 days. Route goes from Canada to Mexico, through Washington, Oregon and California. This was a south-bound hike, starting with much snow slogging through the North Cascades and finishing in the hot and thirsty deserts. It was our second light-weight hike, and our the first thru-hike to use a tarp rather than a tent.

Sea Kayaking the Western Coast of Alaska
St Marys to Shishmaref
48 days, 600 miles

Sea Kayaking the Western Coast of Alaska
Northern Paddling Adventure #2
A 48 day journey in our home-made sea-kayak "Headwind Magnet" (aka Tempest) Along the West Coast of Alaska. We started at St Marys Near the Terminus of the Yukon River, and paddled 100 miles down the Yukon River to Norton Sound. We then continued across the Bering Sea along the west coast of Arctic Alaska all the way around the sound to Nome, and farther to the Inuit village of Shishmaref.

Himalayan Adventures
Climbing to 22,000 ft. on Mount Everest
2 months

Himalayan Adventures
Climbing the Khumbu Icefall
A Month of Acclimatizing to the High Altitudes, Trekking to Everest Base Camp, and Climbing to 22,000 ft. on Mount Everest via the famous Khumbu Icefall and up to Camp 2 below the Lhotse face.

Paddling on the Brink
San Felipe to Bahia Animas
24 days, the Sea of Cortez with Linda

Paddling on the Brink
Baja Sea-Kayaking Adventure #3
Ready to begin, we feel suddenly alone. Immensely alone, to say nothing about committed and vulnerable. A wave of misgiving floods over me, and for the first time in months of planning and preparation the prospects of a successful outcome seem absurd. I utter those classic words aloud: "What have we gotten ourselves into this time?" Having heard this many times before, Linda breaks into a grin. And with that we shove our kayak into the sea and begin our paddling adventures.

Canoeing Fulton Chain of Lakes
In the Adarondacks of Up-State New York
12 days, 125 miles

Canoeing Fulton Chain of Lakes
Canoe Trip #1
On a Break Between Standard and B2B Classes, Ray and Jenny Rode a Bus to Upstate New York and Rented a Canoe. Spent 12 Days Canoeing the Fulton Chain of Lakes in the Adirondacks of upstate New York, Along the Historic Fulton Chain of Lakes. In past times this route was plied by fur traders, at a time when the principle means of wilderness transportation was by canoe. Having recently sea-kayaked 1,440 miles of Arctic Alaskan coastline, we were in fairly good physical condition. However, neither of us knew how to paddle a canoe. However, by trip's end we had figured out how to handle the canoe fairly well.

Canoeing the Kazan River
Kasba Lake to Baker Lake
25 days, 560 miles

Canoeing the Kazan River
Northern paddling Adventure #7
The Story of Ray and Jenny Jardines' canoe trip down the Kazan River, summer 2001, paddling 560 miles in 25 days Across the Barrenlands of sub-arctic Canada. A key feature with these trips is the urge to explore and discover, traveling day after day without seeing another person. The beauty of the Barrenlands, its lakes and rivers are incomparable. We love the feeling of openness that goes on and on for hundreds of miles. The feeling that we have practically the whole river - all 560-miles of it - to ourselves. Every stopping place is new, different and fresh. What a privilege to have so much land to explore and enjoy.

IUA Hiking & Biking Adventure
Canada to Mexico thru Idaho, Utah, Arizona
63 days, 2,000 miles

IUA Hiking & Biking Adventure
Bicycling Trip #1
IUA Hike & Bike, Canada to Mexico Through Idaho, Utah and Arizona. After Hiking for a Month Through Idaho, Generally Along the Rugged Idaho/Montana Border, we came down of the mountains to the plains of northern Utah only to meet our nemesis - a lack of drinkable water caused by cattle pollution. After a gruling 24 hours without water, we turned back and managed to reach a town. Rather than abandon the journey, we bought mountain bikes at a x-mart for $149 each and switched to riding. What we did not expect was how much fun riding these bikes was! And even though the bikes were less than optimal, we averaged around 75 miles a day, with a high of 95 miles.

Greenland Adventures
On the Ice Cap
16 days

Greenland Adventures
Sledging and SnowKiting
Greenland Adventures: 17 days of Sledging and Kite Skiing, Pulling Sleds on the Ice Cap of Greenland, training for the upcoming trip to the South Pole.

Hiking the Continental Divide Trail
Canada to Mexico
117 days, 2,500 miles

Hiking the Continental Divide Trail
Thru-hike #3
Our third long-distance thru-hike, the Continental Divide Trail, CDT: Waterton Lakes Canada to Las Palmas Mexico. 2,500+ miles in 118 days. Route goes through the central Rockies from Canada to Mexico, through Montana Idaho Wyoming Colorado and New Mexico.

Climbing Vinson Massif
The highest peak in Antarctica
16,050 ft. (4,897 m)

Climbing Vinson Massif

Vinson Massif is the Highest Mountain in Antarctica. In the Wake of our South Pole Trip, I Didn't Want to Leave Antarctica Quite Yet, and Climbing the Highest Mountain Appealed to me Greatly. Never mind that I didn't have climbing boots and gear. I bought or borrowed them, and joined an incoming climbing group. The climb was a success, and in retrospect I might have been the first person to ski to the South Pole and Climb Antarctica's Highest Mountain in a Single Trip. Never mind that, it was a lot of fun!

2014-07 GDRx2 Alberta
The Great Divide Route (there and back)
28 days, 6,323 miles

2014-07 GDRx2 Alberta
Motorcycling Adventure #14
Ray's 28-Day Motorcycle Trip Along the Great Divide Route (GDR) (Continental Divide) from Antelope Wells, New Mexico to Banff, AB Canada, and Return along much the Same Route.

Moto-America
Motorcycling Coast to Coast - Twice
22 days, 7,300 miles

Moto-America
Motorcycling Adventure #1
Motorcycling Twice Across the US, from Arizona to Georgia, then North to Ride the Tail of the Dragon and Blue Ridge Parkway, then West to California and back to Arizona.

Moto-Prudhoe
Great Divide, ALCAN and Dalton, and Costal Highways
40 days, 10,700 miles

Moto-Prudhoe
Motorcycling Adventure #2
Motorcycling to New Mexico to Join the Great Divide Route (GDR) at Silver City. Then Following the GDR in General Terms North to Montana, then once in Canada visiting Banff and Jasper National Parks. Then on to Fairbanks Alaska and the Dalton Highway "Haul Road" to Deadhorse and Prudhoe Bay at the Arctic Ocean. The return trip took me south back through Canada and Vancouver Island, then followed the coast down to Southern CA, then back to Arizona.

Jennys First Moto Trip
AZ to CO
4 days, 750 miles

Jennys First Moto Trip
Motorcycling Adventure #3
Jenny's first motorcycling road trip, 750 miles in 4 days to Colorado and back to Arizona.

Moto-Baja
Motorcycling Mainland Mexico and Baja Peninsula
10 days, 1,800 miles

Moto-Baja
Motorcling Trip #4
A Ten-Day Motorcycle Trip Down into Mainland Mexico, Ferrying Across the Sea of Cortez to La Paz, then Return North along the Baja Peninsula to California.

Moto-Mexican-Dragon
Hermosillo, Mexico to Basaseachic
6 days

Moto-Mexican-Dragon
Motorcycling Adventure #5
A Six-Day Trip, Motorcycling through Mainland Mexico.

Motorcycling Canyonlands
Monument Valley, Capitol Reef, Arches
7 days, 1,500 miles

Motorcycling Canyonlands
Motorcycling Adventure #6
A 7-Day Motorcycle Trip to Monument Valley, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches National Parks.

Motorcycling the Four Corners
Florida - Maine -Washington - California
20 days, 8,500 mi.

Motorcycling the Four Corners
Motorcycling Adventure #7
A 20-Day Solo Motorcycle Trip Around the Country, Touching the States of Florida, Maine, Washington and California.

Motorcycling CA Mountains & Coast
North through Sierras, South along the Pacific Coast.
11 days, 3,282 miles

Motorcycling CA Mountains & Coast
Motorcycling Adventure #9
An 11-Day Motorcycle Trip along the Length of California, North Through the Sierras then South along the Pacific Coast.

Motorcycling TAT-CO
Challenging Dirt Roads Through Colorado
8 days, 2,073 miles

Motorcycling TAT-CO
Motorcycling Adventure #10
A Solo Motorcycle Trip along the Colorado TAT.

Motorcycling the Western TAT
Through Utah, Nevada, and Oregon
15 days, 3,647 mi.

Motorcycling the Western TAT
Motorcycling Adventure #11
A 15-Day Solo Motorcycle Trip along the TAT Through Utah, Nevada, and Oregon.

2014-09 GDRx2 Columbus-Roosville
The Great Divide Route (there and back)
20 days, 5,222 mi.

2014-09 GDRx2 Columbus-Roosville
Motorcycling Adventure #15
Ray's 20-Day Motorcycle Trip Along the Great Divide Route (GDR) from Columbus at the Mexican border to Roosville at the Canadian Border, and Return along much the Same Route.

Flight of the Errant Torpedoes
Baja de los Angeles to La Paz
26 days, 480 miles

Flight of the Errant Torpedoes
Baja Sea-Kayaking Adventure #4
Having learned much from my previous struggles in Baja, this trip proved to be one of my finest. John and Al were new to kayaking, but in the ensuing days and weeks they became highly proficient. South of Loreto John became inadvertently separated from Al and me, and spent the next five days paddling solo. We found each-other just ten miles from La Paz.

Dont Break Rule #1
San Felipe to La Paz
23 days, 680 miles

Dont Break Rule #1
Baja Sea-Kayaking Adventure #8
Ed and I Paddled Single Kayaks Nearly the Full Length of Baja. Ed had never kayaked before, but he was a fast learner and had an experienced partner :) We made an excellent team and had a most enjoyable trip.

Sea Kayaking Mackenzie River & Arctic Coast
Down the Mackenzie River & Along the Arctic Coast
36 days, 1,175 miles

Sea Kayaking Mackenzie River & Arctic Coast
Northern Paddling Adventure #4
Ray and Jenny paddled their homemade sea-kayak "Nunaluk" down Canada's Mackenzie River, 975 miles in 24 days from Ft. Providence to Inuvik. Then they float-planed to their turn-around point of the previous summer on the coast, then paddled to Tuk - 200 miles in 12 days. East of Tuk the ice was solid and looked like it would stay that way. So they switched to plan B: paddling one of the inland rivers.

Canoeing Thelon River
Lynx lake to Baker Lake
24 days, 575 miles

Canoeing Thelon River
Northern paddling Adventure #5
Continuing Northern paddling trip #4: Thwarted by polar pack ice on the coast, Ray and Jenny switched to plan B, which was to paddle one of the inland rivers. We tried to air cargo the kayak to Yellowknife, but after waiting in Yellowknife a week for the yak to arrive (got in a ton of great hiking) we arranged to truck the yak home. Unfortunately most of our gear was in the kayak. We went to the Wal-Mart and bought a cheap canoe, paddles, life jackets and rubber boots. And at a grocery we bought a month's supply of food. The next morning (July 25) we float planed to Lynx lake, the headwaters of the Thelon River. Then we paddled 575 miles down the Thelon in 24 days to the Inuit hamlet of Baker Lake, near Hudson Bay.

Adventures on Mt. Aconcagua
Mountain Climbing
Three Weeks, 22,025 ft,

Adventures on Mt. Aconcagua

In the wake of my Antarctica trips (skiing to the South Pole and Climbing Vinson Massif) I wasn't quite ready to return home, so I stopped by Aconcagua to give it a try. I had a great time, but discovered that I wasn't acclimatizing to the high altitudes fast enough, no doubt due to the extreme energy drain of skiing to the pole. Nevertheless I climbed to 22,025 feet, (within 300 meters of the summit).

Argentina Adventures
Mountain Climbing in the Andes
Two Months, 21,000 ft.

Argentina Adventures

Jenny and I Spent Two Months Climbing in the Andes, out of Mendoza, Argentina. We started in the Cordón del Plata Region, and lived and climbed at high altitudes, up to 21,000 ft.

4,000 Miles of Dirt
Continental Divide to the Canadian Border
17.5 days, 4,853 miles

4,000 Miles of Dirt
Motorcycling Adventure #8
Ray's 18-Day Motorcycle Trip Along the Continental Divide Route (CDR) from Colorado to the Canadian Border, and Return along the Same Route.

Father's Memorial Ride
Motorcycling Adventure #12

2013-07 GDRx2 tagalong
The Great Divide Route (x2)
20 days, 4,756 miles

2013-07 GDRx2 tagalong
Motorcycling Adventure #13
Ray's 20-Day Motorcycle Trip Along the Great Divide Route (GDR) (Continental Divide) from Arizona to the Canadian Border, and Return along the Same Route.

2015-09 GDRx2-FW
Great Divide Route and etc.
30 days, 6,287 mi.

2015-09 GDRx2-FW
Motorcycling Adventure #16
Ray's 30-Day Motorcycle Trip Along the Great Divide Route (GDR) and Forever W., to the Canadian Border and Return.

2015-11-Baja
Motorcycling Baja Peninsula
9 days, 2,034 miles

2015-11-Baja
Motorcycling Adventure #17
A Nine-Day Motorcycle Trip into Baja.

2018-10-GDR-Gravellies
Great Divide Route and etc.
17 days, 4,453 mi.

2018-10-GDR-Gravellies
Motorcycling Adventure #18
Motorcycle Trip Along the Great Divide Route (GDR) and Forever W., and Return.

2019-09 GDR Nisus
Great Divide Route and etc.
19 days, 3,300 mi.

2019-09 GDR Nisus
Motorcycling Adventure #19
Motorcycle Trip Along the Great Divide Route (GDR) and Forever W., and Return.

Trip to Kingman
Motorcycling Adventure #20
Motorcycle Trip to Kingman on the LT.

Iron Butt SS-1000
Ray's Winter Solstice Iron Butt Motorcycle Ride
A Thousand Miles in Under 24 Hours

Iron Butt SS-1000
Motorcycling Adventure #21
Iron Butt SS-1000 Motorcycle Ride on the LT.

Hiking the John Muir Trail
Through the Sierra Mountains of California
10 days

Hiking the John Muir Trail

Ten Days Hiking the John Muir Trail (JMT) Through the Sierra Mountains of California.

Snowkiting Adventures
Skis, Wind and Kites

Snowkiting Adventures

Wind, Kites and Skis: Ray and Jenny Jardine's Snowkiting Adventures.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail #4 (part 2/3)
Harpers Ferry WV to Lincoln NH
44 days, 777 miles

Hiking the Appalachian Trail #4 (part 2/3)
AT Section Hiking
Hiking Adventure #9, the Appalachian Trail (#4b) early-season.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail #4 (part 3/3)
Lincoln NH to Katahdin
24 days, 389 miles

Hiking the Appalachian Trail #4 (part 3/3)
AT Section Hiking
Hiking Adventure #9, the Appalachian Trail (#4c).

Building a Shop

Building a Large Shop, Doing Most of the Work Ourselves.

Primitive Skills
Living in the Wilds

Primitive Skills

Primitive Skills, Living in the Wilds, Making a Debris Hut, Bow Drill Fire.

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