Sleeping Bags : A Quick and Dirty Overview
An overview of sleeping bag types and a discussion of down vs. synthetic sleeping bags. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Review – The New Primal Jerky Plus
A review of The New Primal Jerky Plus packs. A tasty mixture of dried fruit, nuts and jerky.
Christmas by The Divide – 10th Mountain Hut
Snow, skiing, food and drink: A trip report of spending Christmas at the 10th Mountain Hut.
Gear Review – Sno-Seal
Sometimes old school is still the best. My favorite leather treatment is the eighty year old product of Sno-Seal. Read More …
Gear Review – Outfitted by Costco
The unlikely place to get high quality outdoor gear and clothing for a good price: Costco! Read More …
Build a gear sled the dirt bagger way
For flat or moderate terrain, a gear sled is a great way to haul in gear. Here’s how to build a simple gear sled without breaking the bank. Read More …
The Trail Show #7 – Great Himalaya Trail
Today we bring you Episode #7 – Our December Holidaze Show.
Outfitted by G.I. Joe – Military Surplus Gear
Military surplus gear for the outdoor enthusiast. Besides being affordable, some of it is surprisingly light and similar to civilian gear. Read More …
Gear Review: Discount Dance Supply Rip Stop Pants
Another dirt-bagger gear review of an unlikely item for the outdoors: Dancing warm up pants! Read More …
Solo in Utah Pt 2 – Day Hikes and Side Trips
Some day hikes and side trips in Utah over Thanksgiving week. Part two of my Utah trip.
Gear Review – Bottlestove
A gear review of of the alcohol stove from Bottlestoves.com Note: Bottlestoves.com provided the stove for my review Alcohol stoves are being used by not only long distance hikers, but increasingly more weekend backpackers. The lightness, ease of use and Read More …
Gear Review – Hoo Rag
A review of the multi-use Hoo Rag (a seamless bandanna )
Solo in the Desert Pt 1 – Coyote Gulch
Coyote Gulch is a classic backpacking trip in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Here is my trip report of an ~28 mile loop I did there over Thanksgiving Weekend.
The Trail Show Episode #6 – Grand Enchantment Trail
Today we bring you Episode #6 – The Grand Enchantment Trail Show #6 is our Thanksgiving Show.
Why Black and White Outdoor Photography?
Here’s some advocacy for black and white outdoor photography. Personally I think B&W photos can be just as striking as the color photos often done by most outdoor enthusiasts.
Eldorado Mountain Bushwhack 2012
Our sixth annual bushwhack up Eldorado Mountain in the foothills of Boulder.
Best Gear Fallacy
Which piece of outdoor gear is the best? None! Read More …
Just Another Colorado Fall Weekend
A relaxing weekend of camping, hiking and strolling with someone before her classes start up again.