The Real Backpackers of YouTube
Thoughts on the popularity of Reality Backpacking TV. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Red Rock, Ice, and Snow
Winter backpacking in the Chesler Park area of Canyonlands National Park. Read More …
Gear Review: Kinco Alyeska 5230 Mittens
Some inner mittens for cold weather activities that are durable, reasonably light, effective, inexpensive and, most importantly, sized correctly for my shell and liner use. Read More …
Glove in Hand – Layering for Cold Weather
A fair amount of people ask what to wear on the hands for cool and cold weather hiking. Here’s my take.
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Gear Review: Let’s look at boxes!
With all these unboxing videos coming out for the Holidays, you know what we need? A review of the boxes. Read More …
The Back of Arches
Some hiking around Moab. To the obscure to the well-known. Read More …
On The Trail with Boots McFarland : Volume 1
A collection of comics for the thru-hiker tribe that captures the experience of hiking in the dust with sweat, Snicker bar wrappers, bugs, and rain rather well! Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2018: Plastic storage bins
A practical, useful, and outstanding gear pick for maximizing your outdoor time. Read More …
The Heart of the Colorado Plateau – Chaco Canyon
A Thanksgiving trip to the Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. Read More …
Review: “Battle Over Bears Ears” documentary
A PBS documentary that looks over the debate of Bears Ears from a locals viewpoint. Read More …
Ten Ghosts of Gear Past
Some gear or clothing I used to use. But I have now phased out for various reasons. Always interesting to see how styles and preferences evolve over the years. Read More …
“National Take A Hike Day” weekend
Some local hikes on a weekend to celebrate hiking. Or what we call a typical weekend. 🙂 Read More …
A hike in the museum
Try to not to make “museum displays” as those displays can destroy the archeological record. Read More …
The Hidden Tracks by Cam Honan
A collection of lesser-known treks with stunning photography and useful, detailed, and inspiring descriptions. Read More …
Bahco 2444 Carpenter Mora Multi Purpose Knife
A $12, practical, and useful “Jack-of-all-trades” utility knife that keeps a sharp edge and requires little maintenance. Read More …
Upper Salt Creek Overnight
An overnight backpacking trip with ancient sites, canyon overlooks, desert sunsets, and the sound of coyotes yipping. Read More …
Gear Review: Montbell Rain Trekker jacket
A sub-10oz three-layer jacket that works very well for constant precip and rougher conditions. Read More …
Mise en Place and the outdoors
“Everything in its place.” That culinary phrase, when applied to outdoor pursuits, helps maximize time in the outdoors and makes it more enjoyable. Read More …