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Month: April 2024

Fifteen-plus year review – Bison Designs belt

Posted onApril 30, 2024May 1, 2024AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Long term look at a humble, but well-made and afforadable, hiking belt. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbelts, clothing, gear review

Some swell trailwork, hiking, and camping

Posted onApril 29, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Hiking, camping, and trailwork with friends. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagstrailwork, utah

Pants for trailwork

Posted onApril 24, 2024April 25, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The pants I use for trail or related work. One pair for heavier duty or cold weather work and one for lighter duty work or when it’s warm. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, clothing, gear review, pants

Float over the canyon

Posted onApril 22, 2024AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A quick float over to a scenic canyon I last saw about a decade ago. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, packrafting

Gear Review – The Squak Mountain Co The Swell sun hoodie

Posted onApril 11, 2024April 14, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A look at the desert use of the Squak Mountain Co sun hoodie. Light, breathes well, and comfortable. Take care when bashing through brush. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear review

A cold spring in the high desert

Posted onApril 9, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Three nights out makes for an enjoyable weekend in the High Desert.
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CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

In the valley

Posted onApril 3, 2024December 1, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A relaxing weekend on the CO/UT border and meeting up with some dear frineds from Colorado. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado

The Frugal Backpacker – The $300 Gear Challenge

Posted onApril 2, 2024April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags45 Comments

Backpacking gear on the cheap. A complete gear list for $300 and under 15 lbs. Revised for 2024. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbeginner, budget gear, gear, gear list, popular

Long term review – Flat Stone Cooking Platform (FSCP)

Posted onApril 1, 2024April 4, 2024AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

A long term review of the Flat Sone Cooking Platform. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsApril Fools, gear review, stove

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