Gear Review: Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Well-made, easy on/easy off traction devices that holds up for more aggressive hiking in semi-technical icy terrain.

The Real Backpackers of YouTube

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Paul Mags — 6 Comments ↓

Thoughts on the popularity of Reality Backpacking TV.

Red Rock, Ice, and Snow

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Winter backpacking in the Chesler Park area of Canyonlands National Park.

Gear Review: Kinco Alyeska 5230 Mittens

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Paul Mags — 6 Comments ↓

Some inner mittens for cold weather activities that are durable, reasonably light, effective, inexpensive and, most importantly, sized correctly for my shell and liner use.

Glove in Hand – Layering for Cold Weather

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Paul Mags — 7 Comments ↓

A fair amount of people ask what to wear on the hands for cool and cold weather hiking. Here’s my take.

Gear Review: Let’s look at boxes!

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Paul Mags — 5 Comments ↓

With all these unboxing videos coming out for the Holidays, you know what we need? A review of the boxes.

The Back of Arches

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

Some hiking around Moab. To the obscure to the well-known.

On The Trail with Boots McFarland : Volume 1

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

A collection of comics for the thru-hiker tribe that captures the experience of hiking in the dust with sweat, Snicker bar wrappers, bugs, and rain rather well!

Gear pick of the year 2018: Plastic storage bins

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Paul Mags — 12 Comments ↓

A practical, useful, and outstanding gear pick for maximizing your outdoor time.

The Heart of the Colorado Plateau – Chaco Canyon

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

A Thanksgiving trip to the Chaco Canyon in New Mexico.