Coffee for backpacking and camping
My methods for making coffee when backpacking or camping. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Gear Review: Generic coffee mug from Krogers
As light as “real” insulated backpacking mugs from REI, $10 or less, and found just about anywhere. And one I’ve had for ten years now. Read More …
Review: Highline
A look at a documentary on the “Uinta Highline Trail” by Outmersive Films. Read More …
Physically Distancing around Moab
We enjoyed another weekend where we can go backpacking within an hour of our home. Read More …
Tent of Wonder – Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 (2019)
Less of a gear review and more about thoughts about having the right gear for what we are doing and works well for us. Read More …
Eight miles away – Backpacking near home
The trailhead’s three-miles away, we slept eight miles from where I’m typing, another local backpack. Read More …
Gear Review: Altra Zero Hoof Drop Shoes
Altra came out with some shoes perfect for off-trail jaunts on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Stuck at home? Some skills to learn
If you have to stay at home, now is the time to brush up your outdoor skill set. Read More …
From the web – March 26th
We all know what is in the news and I can’t add much more. Instead, here are a few items that are Covid-19 related, but might put a smile on your (masked) face. Read More …
Outdoor Gear and Disaster Preparedness
The recent flood in Boulder had me thinking: Being an outdoors person works well for disaster preparedness.
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Peace in the wild
Enjoying some quiet and peace in a wild place. Read More …
Keeping it local in BLM land
Perhaps my last report for a while. We’ll see. Read More …
Why you should stay local for outdoors
Hey folks, please don’t go to small tourist towns for outdoor recreation. It is irresponsible. Read More …
From the web – March 13th
Happy Friday the 13th! What can possibly go wrong? I don’t know, but the news sure is interesting this month. Read More …
Following canyons of images
Some jaunts down some canyons noted for its rock imagery. Read More …
A virtual tip jar: My version of shareware
Borrowing an idea from well-known outdoor writer Chris Townsend, I am instituting a tip jar of sorts. If you like what you read, tip me a cup of coffee. Read More …
Into The Maze via packraft
A simple video for the more visually inclined about how to cross into the famous Maze District of Canyonlands National Park via packraft at Spanish Bottom. Read More …
Gear review: NxN Merino Wool Hooded Neck Gaiter
A look at the versatile North x North’s merino wool hooded neck gaiter. Bonus: Made in the USA Read More …