The Budget Backpacking Kit
A sequel of sorts to my $300 gear challenge. A little under $800 for a kit that is light, functional, and easily, assembled. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Communication technology options: A vendor neutral view
An overlook at various options for communication technology in the backcountry for personal use, emergency, commercial, or search and rescue applications. Read More …
Gifts for yourself: A practical gift guide
Here are some gift ideas that an outdoors person can get for themselves. And they can be used in all seasons and in the coming years ahead. Read More …
Wilderness First Responder course – Overall impressions
Some thoughts and impressions on my experience of taking the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course through NOLS. Read More …
From the web – November 7th
Tis the season when Halloween pumpkins becoming mingled with Santa Claus hats and when we again complain about the time change. Read More …
Getting organized, some light construction, and a sewing room
What I’ve been up to and answering the occasional questions of how we organize all our gear and clothing. Read More …
Solo in The Maze
A solo trip into the fabled Maze District of Canyonlands National Park via Colorado River crossing by packraft. Read More …
From the web – October 28th
A select carving of outdoors news, shenanigans, chuckles, and items to ponder for Oct 28th. Read More …
Keeping it local – Jaunts and rambles around Moab
Some local hikes here in Moab ; and musing about the cultural geography while walking through it all. Read More …
Quick Tips: Finding archaeological sites on your own
How to find arc sites on your own without GPX coordinates, map annotations, guidebooks, web sites, or social media. Read More …
Those we left behind: What to tell the people at home
Here are some ideas and tips for information to leave with friends and family when you take off on a backcountry trip. Read More …
From the web – October 17th
An overstuffed burrito of some news, items, and chuckles from the greater outdoor world… Read More …
My day pack – what I have prepacked
Rather than accidentally forget the gear, I always have my ~3 lb daypack pre-staged. Here’s what’s in my day pack. Read More …
Crack in the Rock Pueblo – Wupatki National Monument
We went on an NPS ranger-led hike to the “Crack in the Rock” Pueblo at Wupatki National Monument. . This article includes information on trip planning as well. Read More …
Lightweight Backpacking: BassPro and Cabela’s
Going lightweight (sub-20lbs) with gear and clothing from BassPro and Cabela’s. Yes, the 8 billion dollar company sells “real” outdoor gear not in camo! Read More …
New volunteer gig – Archaeological Site Stewardship
We had a training weekend for Utah’s archaeology site stewardship program. Read More …