Desert and Ocean
Two weeks of assorted family visits and side trips from the desert to the ocean and back. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Influential Gear?
What backpacking gear has become influential in the past few decades? Some thoughts. Read More …
Into the La Platas
With Joan up in Cortez, CO, for a two-week workshop, we decided to spend some time in the nearby La Plata Mountains. Read More …
Just another weekend
More time spent in the outdoors. As usual. Read More …
Long term review – REVALCAMP sleeping bag
Two+ years, and many nights of camping with these sub-$30 sleeping bags, means I can give a review of this worthy part of a $70, three-season sleep system. Read More …
Down in the Abajos on the 4th
Another local trip. This time backpacking in the Abajo Mountains. Read More …
Review -Fire Dept. Coffee
A look over some flavorful and enjoyable java. Read More …
The simple pleasure of bike errands
Now that we live near downtown, we find we rarely drive during the week. The addition of a bike trailer made this task feasible. Read More …
Another weekend in the La Sals
Another quick escape from the desert heat into the alpine terrain. Read More …
Jack of All Trades gear
Limited budget, space, or time? Here is a Jack of All Trades gear kit for general-purpose outdoor use that fits in one large duffle bag. Updated June 2022. Read More …
Review: Canola oil water bottle
My new dry-camping and water hauling bottle of choice: Light, wide mouth for easy filling, fits well in a pack front pocket of my pack, and is cheap! Read More …
Away from the heat and into the mountains
Escaping the desert heart by going into the La Sal mountains. Read More …
The Grand – Moab Route
The Grand – Moab route makes an ~140mi long walk to savor the lesser-seen places in between Grand Junction, CO and Moab, UT at the edge of the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Grand Junction to Moab – The Grand-Moab Route
Backpacking from the confluence of the Gunnison and the Colorado River to Moab for ~140 miles. Read More …
To the Mountains
We went to the mountains after our training and lectures to see another area that intrigued us. Read More …
Along the ridge and canyons
Some training, some hiking, and some camping in another place new to us. Read More …
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum, May 2022
An enjoyable volunteer weekend and another one where we get to savor the surrounding area. Read More …
Quick Tip – Laundry bag for traveling with gear
Need an inexpensive and durable bag for traveling with gear? Get a laundry bag. Read More …