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From the web – October 17th

Posted onOctober 17, 2019October 18, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An overstuffed burrito of some news, items, and chuckles from the greater outdoor world… Read More …

CategoriesFrom The WebTagsfrom the web

My day pack – what I have prepacked

Posted onOctober 16, 2019April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Rather than accidentally forget the gear, I always have my ~3 lb daypack pre-staged. Here’s what’s in my day pack. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, day hiking, gear list, organization, packs, utah-tip

Crack in the Rock Pueblo – Wupatki National Monument

Posted onOctober 15, 2019October 15, 2019AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

We went on an NPS ranger-led hike to the “Crack in the Rock” Pueblo at Wupatki National Monument. . This article includes information on trip planning as well. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, Arizona, national monument, Wuptaki

Lightweight Backpacking: BassPro and Cabela’s

Posted onOctober 10, 2019April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Going lightweight (sub-20lbs) with gear and clothing from BassPro and Cabela’s. Yes, the 8 billion dollar company sells “real” outdoor gear not in camo! Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsBassPro, Cabela's, gear list

New volunteer gig – Archaeological Site Stewardship

Posted onOctober 9, 2019October 9, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

We had a training weekend for Utah’s archaeology site stewardship program. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsarchaeology volunteer, utah

From the web – Oct 8th

Posted onOctober 8, 2019October 9, 2019AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

As fall goes into full swing, here are some interesting items from the past two weeks or so. Read More …

CategoriesFrom The WebTagsfrom the web

Quick Tip: Dishwashing gloves for rain

Posted onOctober 2, 2019April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A budget item that is readily available for keeping your hands warm and dry in cold rain. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting Started, Quick TipsTagsbudget gear, gloves, quick tip, rain gear

PMags Schwag from Cafe Press

Posted onSeptember 25, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Want to buy some stickers, t-shirts, magnets, or even pint glasses? Check out the Cafe Press store. Read More …

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsschwag

GPS Essentials app

Posted onSeptember 25, 2019December 18, 2019AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Another free app that I find very useful. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsapp, electronics, GPS, navigation

Website of the Week – TrailGroove Magazine Premium

Posted onSeptember 24, 2019March 8, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

I’ve looked at TrailGroove Magazine before. Here are some benefits of getting a premium subscription. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and Media, MusingsTagsWebsite of the week

From the web – Sept 23rd

Posted onSeptember 23, 2019September 23, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

I’m back in Moab. And time to share some interesting tidbits from the outdoor world again. Read More …

CategoriesFrom The WebTagsfrom the web

Quick Tip: Read the National Park Service Jr Ranger books

Posted onSeptember 20, 2019November 20, 2019AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

The NPS Junior Ranger books are an excellent way to learn the biology, geology, and history of a national park unit quickly, accurately, and in a fun manner. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and Media, Quick TipsTagsbooks, Junior Ranger, national park, quick tip

Introducing something new: guest posts from Joan

Posted onSeptember 18, 2019October 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

I am pleased to announce that Joan plans to contribute some articles on a regular basis. Read More …

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsJoan West

Gear Review: Toaks titanium alcohol stove cook system

Posted onSeptember 5, 2019September 5, 2019AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

A light and efficient stove system suitable for solo use. But it is the Siphon Stove itself that most impressed me. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscooking, gear review, stoves

Food Review: “Eat Your Coffee” snack bars

Posted onSeptember 4, 2019September 4, 2019AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Snack bars; with a caffeine buzz. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsfood, gear, gear review

A journey in the Land of Entrapment – Overall NNML Thoughts

Posted onSeptember 3, 2019March 16, 2023AuthorPaul Mags12 Comments

A summary of my experience hiking the 500-mile long Northern New Mexico Loop. Read More …

CategoriesLong WalksTagsNew Mexico, Northern New Mexico Loop

NNML – Pt 5 – The Pilgrimage Ends

Posted onAugust 30, 2019September 3, 2019AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

The last 100 miles into Sante Fe. Read More …

CategoriesLong WalksTagsNew Mexico, Northern New Mexico Loop

NNML – Pt4 – In and around The Sangres

Posted onAugust 23, 2019September 3, 2019AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

My route finds me winding in and out of the Sangres mountains. Read More …

CategoriesLong WalksTagsNew Mexico, Northern New Mexico Loop

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