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Home »2020 »September

Month: September 2020

Small, good things.

Posted onSeptember 30, 2020January 3, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A recent social media post made me think about shorter hikes and how they add up to a collective whole; much like a collection of well-crafted short stories. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsfavorite, gift of time

Autumnal Bliss in the San Juans

Posted onSeptember 28, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

More San Juans bliss. Perhaps our last weekend this year in my favorite Colorado Range? Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, San Juan Mountains, san juans

Some time to ourselves in Bears Ears

Posted onSeptember 22, 2020September 22, 2020AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Some much needed time to disconnect, get out, and enjoy each other’s company. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsBears Ears, utah

Gear review – Boonie Hat 2.0

Posted onSeptember 21, 2020February 10, 2023AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

I retired my beloved and well-worn boonie hat 6+ months ago. Here’s a look at version 2.0 – wider, lighter, and only $13. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsboonie hat, budget gear, clothing, gear review, hats, sun protection, surplus

Sun hoodie – First impressions

Posted onSeptember 16, 2020April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags14 Comments

A wise outdoors person tries out new ideas and techniques. With that in mind, here are my first impressions of trying out a sun hoodie. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear review, sun protection

How to make staying local into a #epicadventure

Posted onSeptember 15, 2020October 8, 2020AuthorJoan2 Comments

Joan shares five tips on how to find joy in the local areas. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagscovid 19, Joan West, keep it local, Wilderness Ethics

Green friendly, consumerism, and minimalism – Some thoughts

Posted onSeptember 14, 2020January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

Thinking (virtually) out loud about some ideas on the green-friendly movement, consumerism, and minimalism as it pertains to the outdoors. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsconsuerism, favorite, green friendly

My backpacking stoves – A practical look

Posted onSeptember 7, 2020September 7, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A video that looks over the backpacking stoves I use from a practical standpoint. Read More …

CategoriesGear, VideosTagsquiver, stoves, videos

Quick Tip: Calibrate your phone GPS

Posted onSeptember 6, 2020February 7, 2024AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

You may need to calibrate the internal compass of your phone GPS on occasion to get accurate results with your navigation software. Read More …

CategoriesQuick TipsTagselectronics, GPS, navigation, quick tip

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