Roaming the canyon
A shorter weekend for backpacking before the potentially sloppy weather moved in for a holiday. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Gear overview – OXO Good Grips scale
The OXO scale makes the appropriate scale for the minimalist/ultralight backpacker – Inexpensive, easy, quick to use, effective, and has no batteries needed. Read More …
Another winter camp
Our version of a lazy weekend with truck camping,coffee in the morning, and hiking. Read More …
Gear review – Etsy double-knit fleece mittens
Another effective budget gear option from Etsy worth taking a look at it. Read More …
Review – West Desert Gear & Repair camera bag
A long-term review of the West Desert Gear & Repair camera bag and an overlook at this cottage gear company’s work. Read More …
A wild goose chase
With some iffy weather due for the weekend, we went on a local hike that intrigued us for a while. Read More …
An NPC in Moab Adventure Land
For those who live in a tourist community, it sometimes feels like we fill the role of Non-Player Characters (NPCs). Read More …
A look back at 2022
A look at 2022. Some sentiment, some snark, and lots of photos. Read More …
Gear review – surprisingly good budget compact binocs
For our arc site-focused trips, the $22 and sub-5oz Bushnell Powerview Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular works surprisingly well. Read More …
Christmas in Canyon Country
Our holiday meant no Santa and Christmas tress but red rocks with pinons and junipers instead, Read More …
Arizona Sojurn Part 2 – Up to Flagstaff
The second part of our winter vacation in Arizona before we headed back to Moab. Read More …
Arizona Sojurn – Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
The first part of our winter vacation where we spent five days in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on the Arizona / Mexico border. Read More …
December on the Plateau
Another weekend spent seeing what we see in our spot in the High Desert. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2022 – Our bike kit
The gear pick of the year for 2022? Our biking system – save gas, gets exercise, is good for the environment, and is often quicker and less stressful. Read More …
Five year review – Silk weight surplus bottoms
At $20 a pair, 4.75 oz, made with Polartec, the surplus thermals make an excellent bang for the buck for active use in cool weather. Read More …
A swell time over Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving spent with a friend in the high desert with many images and stark beauty. Read More …
New gear we liked for 2022
A look over the pieces of gear and clothing that served us well in 2022. Read More …
Into the canyon
Joan and I continue to savor the early winter season of Utah’s canyon country. Read More …