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Local fun over the 4th

Posted onJuly 6, 2025July 7, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A relaxing 4th in the mountains and on the river. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Gear Review – Gossamer Gear Loris 25 daypack

Posted onJuly 6, 2025December 3, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A look at the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 daypack that’s a worthy successor to the Type II utility packs we we wore out. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, Joan West, packs

Paul Mags’ Gear List (Solo Backpacking, three-season)

Posted onJuly 6, 2025July 7, 2025AuthorPaul Mags17 Comments

My gear list for solo, three-season hiking in Colorado or similar. I also added some gear I may swap in depending on the trip type. Updated. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear list, Whatchya Wearing

First impressons – Gossamer Gear “The Two”

Posted onJune 30, 2025December 3, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An initial overlook at The Gossamer Gear “The Two” that Joan and I have used the past couple of months. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, shelters

A quick overnighter in the La Sals

Posted onJune 29, 2025June 29, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A quick overnight trip to the La Sal Mountains where left the desert and enjoyed the cool night air. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

First time on the Appalachian Trail

Posted onJune 28, 2025June 28, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

I am contemplating an extended walk in New England this Autumn.  This post comes back to mind. If all goes well, I will be returning to what sparked my love of the outdoors nearly 40 years ago. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsAppalachian Trail, boy scouts, New Hampshire

Long term review – 2010 ~50 liter Igloo cooler

Posted onJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A long tern review of the decidely un-hip Costco Igloo cooler from 2010. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, stoves

Down there in the mountains

Posted onJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some time spent in the local mountains with the hotter weather now here. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Eight Days at the “Edge of Nowhere”

Posted onJune 1, 2025June 2, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

I want to go back, sleep under the stars, and walk in the desert again for many days. I want to “light out for the Territory.”
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CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Into some higher country

Posted onMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A weekend that did not go as planned but did not matter in the end. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

I went down to Austin…

Posted onMay 12, 2025May 12, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

I went to Austin, had some BBQ, and talked trail. Read More …

CategoriesPMags News, PressTagsBackpacker radio, podcast

The peace of wild things

Posted onMay 4, 2025May 4, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Seeking solace in our public lands. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagspackraft, utah

Another local hike

Posted onApril 27, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A local hike to work off some rich food. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Words of wisdom from 1877

Posted onApril 25, 2025August 1, 2025AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

How to Camp by John M. Gould was written 150 years ago. But it still has some practical advice applicable for any outdoors person today. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and Media, Gear, Getting StartedTagsbackpacking, books, camping, favorite

The in between times – New Mexico after the Pueblo Revolt

Posted onApril 20, 2025April 20, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some time in New Mexico spent with friends. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsNew Mexico

Friends in the backcountry

Posted onApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A weekend close to home and a little further away with friends. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Gear over the years – A look back, Part 4

Posted onMarch 30, 2025March 30, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Part four of this ongoing series of a longer term look at gear and techniques Joan and I use for the outdoors. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear list, gear used over the years, Joan West

Paddling into the labyrinth

Posted onMarch 30, 2025March 30, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Another trip we rambled, ambled, sauntered, and generally enjoyed ourselves. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagspackrafting, utah

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