PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, packrafting, and camping. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:20:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 The Quiver: Our Backpacking Stoves in 2026 | Canister, Alcohol, White Gas & No-Cook (video) https://pmags.com/the-quiver-our-backpacking-stoves-in-2026-canister-alcohol-white-gas-no-cook-video https://pmags.com/the-quiver-our-backpacking-stoves-in-2026-canister-alcohol-white-gas-no-cook-video#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:20:16 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=46006 The Quiver: Our Backpacking Stoves in 2026 | Canister, Alcohol, White Gas & No-Cook (video)

Crappy weather, flash-flooded roads, and weekend plans changed yet again. What to do? Make another wicked lo-fi gear video, of course! This one's a companion piece to the stoves article. Read More ...

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After a summer of scorching heat, Moab's unusually wet fall brought flash floods and washed-out roads. We kept our weekend hikes local, enjoying red rocks, rock images, site stewardship, and a little sunshine between the downpours. Read More ...

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A grab bag of some quick answers to some common questions I've answered over the years. Updated Oct 2026. Read More ...

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Flash-flood warnings changed our packrafting plans, so we headed for higher ground and a quiet local hike among red rock and traces of those who came before. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/changing-plans/feed 0 45948 Fleece Types Explained: Classic, Grid, Alpha, Octa, Microgrid, & Goat Grid https://pmags.com/fleece-types-explained-classic-grid-alpha-octa-microgrid-goat-grid https://pmags.com/fleece-types-explained-classic-grid-alpha-octa-microgrid-goat-grid#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:05:08 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=45944 Fleece Types Explained: Classic, Grid, Alpha, Octa, Microgrid, & Goat Grid

My first video in four years: A practical look at the different types of fleece with its pros and cons. Read More ...

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A map, guidebook or race course has one set of mileage listed. Your GPS device has more mileage listed or, rarely, less mileage. Why? Updated Oct 2026 Read More ...

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Muddy roads changed our plans, but a little map reading led to a memorable overnight among water-filled potholes and canyon rim views close to home. Read More ...

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Different trips, different stoves, and different tools for different jobs. An updated look at the backpacking stoves in our quiver. Read More ...

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Update Oct 2025 - These biohazard trigger mittens are inexpensive, waterproof, and light at 1 oz a pair. Over time, I found they work surprisingly well for rain. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/rain-mitt-3-biohazard-mitts/feed 0 28841 Brave New Industrial Tourism – Chiricahua National Park https://pmags.com/brave-new-industrial-tourism-chiricahua-national-park https://pmags.com/brave-new-industrial-tourism-chiricahua-national-park#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:16:07 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=45865 Brave New Industrial Tourism – Chiricahua National Park

Chiricahua may soon become a national park. But will increased tourism bring the resources needed to protect it? Some thoughts on industrial tourism and public lands. Read More ...

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