Joan – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:30:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg Joan – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Backpacking Pictured Rocks: My Version of an All-Inclusive Resort https://pmags.com/backpacking-pictured-rocks https://pmags.com/backpacking-pictured-rocks#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:57:16 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=45621 Backpacking Pictured Rocks: My Version of an All-Inclusive Resort

Four relaxing days backpacking the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore along Lake Superior: Swimming, berries, beaches, loons, and plenty of time to slow down and savor the trail. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/backpacking-pictured-rocks/feed 4 45621 Squak Woolie Merino Hoodie – One Year Later https://pmags.com/squak-woolie-merino-hoodie-one-year-later https://pmags.com/squak-woolie-merino-hoodie-one-year-later#respond Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:22:46 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=45610 Squak Woolie Merino Hoodie – One Year Later

Joan shares her thoughts on the Squak Woolie Merino Hoodie after a year of use for hiking, backpacking, travel, and cold winter nights in the backcountry. Read More ...

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Joan looks at 2025 Gossamer Gear Mariposa. It's a pack she's used for a while in both the 2014 and 2016 iterations and she compares and contrasts the various iterations. Read More ...

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Joan looks at her new favorite car camping staples these past few months - The Squak Camp Dress. Read More ...

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Joan's rocked a skirt and long gaiter combo for ventilation and protection from the sun and brush for many years now. Here's her MYOG instructions on making a pair. Read More ...

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Joan looks at a base layer shirt designed by a woman for women and made in the USA. Read More ...

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Joan reviews the $60 Squak Mountain Co grid fleece hoodie. Based out of Utah, it's a Melly-style hoodie for active use. No appointment is needed to purchase! Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/gear-review-squak-mountain-co-fleece-hoodie/feed 1 31496 Dealing with Reynaud’s Syndrome – Gear and techniques https://pmags.com/dealing-with-reynauds-syndrome-gear-and-techniques https://pmags.com/dealing-with-reynauds-syndrome-gear-and-techniques#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2020 06:00:30 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=28110 Dealing with Reynaud’s Syndrome – Gear and techniques

Joan shares some thoughts on gear, techniques, and skills she uses to deal with Reynaud's Syndrome while in the outdoors. Read More ...

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

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Joan's thoughts on sleeping systems for winter, cowboy camping, hammock camping, and more and what works best for her. Read More ...

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