This thread is an index to reference information relevant to MYOG (Make Your Own Gear).

Please contribute.

Related discussion can be found in the Reference Resource Companion thread here: https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/reference-resource-companion/

If you are JUST READING:

Consider searching this thread by keyword

You can search all pages of this thread via Google by putting the following string in front of your key words, “site:backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/reference-resource-index/ “

If you have found a resource here, consider searching the Reference Resource Companion thread for the post ID of your resource to see what folks are saying about it.

If you WANT TO POST:

Don’t post *anything* if it’s not a link. Use the ENTRY FORMAT below. One link per post. This facilitates direct reference by post ID in other discussion. See 1. above.

Please direct all non-link posts to the Reference Resource Companion thread.

Examples of appropriate linked content might include: an insulation performance table; a fabric properties table; quilt or shelter patterns; how-to guides.

If you have knowledge to share that’s not already published, write it up and post the link! Google Docs, a blog post, a .pdf on Drop Box, you could even publish in a new BPL thread. Just be sure your link will be good for years to come, and update it if you have to move the doc.

ENTRY FORMAT:

<Link Title> (a very concise description, easy to scan visually)

<Link>

<Description – include search key words>

EXAMPLE ENTRY:

Zpacks Down Loft Chart

http://www.zpacks.com/quilts/down_loft.shtml

Simple chart listing temperature ratings for down loft height. Good for quilts and sleeping bags. Includes design examples and notes on over stuffing / over fill.

This is an attempt to solve the problem of digging through endless commentary to find that one nugget of fact you need to move your project forward. Let’s make this the clean, concise reference we’ve all been searching for.

Future us thanks you!