Ultra-light but not ultra-precise
Why I stopped counting ounces with my gear…at least precisely. Updated for 2025. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Gear over the years – A look back, Part 1
The first in a series of some quick looks at some gear or gear-adjacent items we still use over the years. Read More …
2024 in review
The 2015 version of a 1995 holiday newsletter (as I am too old/lazy to do a 2025 TikTok video) .
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Thoughts on seventeen days away
We just returend from seventeen days away in Texas going to Hueco Tanks, Big Bend National Park, and Davis Mountain State Park. Some initial thoughts. Read More …
Sunday Blues
All about the “Sunday Night Blues.” Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2024 – The Free Time Firewall
The gear pick of the yeat for 2024? The Free Time Firewall. Read More …
Gear we liked for 2024
Our annual summary of “The Gear We Liked” in 2024. A mix of cottage, budget, and even some MYOG courtesy of the talented Joan. Read More …
Overnight in December
A quick overnight trip that featured beautiful light, stunning scenery, archeological wonders, and solitude. What’s not to like? Read More …
Along the Oregon Coast
Thanksgiving on the Oregon Coast with Joan’s family. Read More …
Follow the North Road
Hiking to a Chacoan Great House, seeing interesting canyons, and following an ancient road. Read More …
Gear review -Zengjo grid fleece hoodie
A $20 grid fleece hoodie that’s not as well made as others ones, but a good price for a no-frills piece of kit. Read More …
Gear review – Coghlan’s Map Compass
A basic compass at $8 from Coghlan’s but made for them by a navigation company with over 40 years experience. Good quality at a good price! Read More …
Three Days in November
Joan and I took a friend on a loop in the canyons, where we saw some places we’d seen before and places new to us. Always a memorable time in canyon country. Read More …
Gear review – Laek Adventure Towels
A look at the laek adventure towels – simple, sturdy, quick drying, and absorbent. Awesome for our extended camping trips and times in between backpacking. Read More …
Bears Ears Marathon and nearby
We volunteered at a local race, cheered on a friend, and camped two nights in archeological memorable areas. Read More …
Fremont Indian State Park
A quick trip to Fremont Indian State Park and Museum as I joined Joan for her training weekend. Read More …
Three Days on the Hayduke
Three days on the Hayduke Trail through the Needles District of Canyonlands. Read More …
More local jaunts in Moab
A rainy weekend, and the muddy roads up a steep area, means we changed our plans to some enjoyable local hikes. Read More …