Camping “go-bag”
For quick camping trips the night before a backpacking trip, road trips, or an extended base-camp style trip, having pre-packed clothing makes life easier. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Signs of the Outdoors – Part 1
A collection of signs I found amusing from my (mainly) outdoor travels. Part 1. Read More …
Grand Mesa – Crags Crest
I’ve wanted to check out Grand Mesa for over a decade now. And this past weekend, Joan and I enjoyed some backpacking there. Read More …
More time in The Maze – Horseshoe Canyon
Some time spent hiking and camping at the detached Horseshoe Canyon of The Maze district. Read More …
More time in The Maze
More backpacking in “The Maze” and the nearby detached unit of Horseshoe Canyon. Part 1. Read More …
The politics of blaze orange and COVID masks
People on either side of the political divide are often more alike than different. They both eschew practicality and safety for political statements. Read More …
Bugling elks and blazing aspen – The La Sals
Perhaps our last high country trip before playing in the desert for a while. Read More …
Gaia GPS map layers – Which ones I use
The various map layers I use for Gaia GPS. And some lesser-known overview map print options that complement any GPS use, too. Read More …
Autumnal Bliss in the San Juans
More San Juans bliss. Perhaps our last weekend this year in my favorite Colorado Range? Read More …
Some time to ourselves in Bears Ears
Some much needed time to disconnect, get out, and enjoy each other’s company. Read More …
Gear review – Boonie Hat 2.0
I retired my beloved and well-worn boonie hat 6+ months ago. Here’s a look at version 2.0 – wider, lighter, and only $13. Read More …
Sun hoodie – First impressions
A wise outdoors person tries out new ideas and techniques. With that in mind, here are my first impressions of trying out a sun hoodie. Read More …
Green friendly, consumerism, and minimalism – Some thoughts
Thinking (virtually) out loud about some ideas on the green-friendly movement, consumerism, and minimalism as it pertains to the outdoors. Read More …
My backpacking stoves – A practical look
A video that looks over the backpacking stoves I use from a practical standpoint. Read More …
Quick Tip: Calibrate your phone GPS
You may need to calibrate the internal compass of your phone GPS on occasion to get accurate results with your navigation software. Read More …
Moab in the smoke
A weekend of hiking makes me think of an article I wrote two years ago. Read More …
An ode to the USPS
Why the US Postal System holds so much importance during my outdoor travels. Read More …
Gear Review: Down Sleeping Wrap #2 Long
A quilt so well-made, Joan “borrows” it from me on her solo trips. And at least once on trips we took together. Read More …