Two+ year review – Nitecore NU25 USB Headlamp
A look at a headlamp that’s light, works well, and less expensive than comparable models. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Inspirational outdoor books?
A recent forum thread asked about books the influenced views or experiences in the outdoors; here are some of my perennial favorites. Read More …
A weekend on Uncompahgre Plateau
A place Joan and I spent some time two weeks ago and we re-visited. Read More …
Quick tip – Foam scraps for the camp chair
A simple tip to make sitting in your camp chair warmer – use scraps of closed cell foam. Read More …
Seeing old friends at an old favorite
A weekend to reacquaint ourselves with friends at a place Joan and I have always enjoyed seeing. Read More …
Bears Ears – The enemy is us
Thoughts on Bears Ears and what the re-instated protection may actually mean. Read More …
From the web – Nov 2nd, 2021
A hodgepodge of items I found interesting. With the usual mixture of interesting info, snark, and musings. Read More …
Canyons to Plateau and back – Dominguez Canyon
A revisit to the Big Dominguez to Little Dominguez route. I added some updated info as it seems people do this route but aren’t aware of information to do it safely or that you even need wag bags now. Read More …
A place by any other name
A few days camping and backpacking in the reinstated Bears Ears Monument. And wondering about its status. Read More …
Mountains and Desert
Desert to mountains back again. Read More …
From the web – Oct 12, 2021
After over 18+ months of a hiatus, I decided to bring back this semi-regular posting. It’s a curation of articles, items, and amusing pieces from the WWW. Read More …
Fall splendor in the Tushars
Spending some time in the Tushar mountains as we enjoy the last bit of high country fall color. Read More …
The Long, Long Trailer by Clinton Twiss
A look at a forgotten gem from 1951 that still holds up as well. Think of it as “A Walk in the Woods” for the road trip set. Read More …
Desert Gathering
Catching up with some friends in the desert. Read More …
How to find dispersed camping sites?
Designated sites can be practical. But Joan and I prefer dispersed sites for our camping. Here are some ideas on how to find dispersed (free) campsites. Read More …
On the mellow side
A casual backpack with a lullaby at night. Read More …
Review – The Old Spanish Trail film
A look over a documentary about a historical trail that goes through many places where we’ve traveled. And apparently our living room! Read More …
The absolute tried and trued gear that a middle-aged guy uses
Have you ever read those articles about cool people doing extraordinary things and a list of gear they use to do those cool things? That’s not this article. Read More …