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

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 01:57:45 +0000

Yep. Listed as ” P-51 Can Opener aka “John Wayne,” Swiss Army Classic, Photon Light combo 1 oz Good for EDC. Makes a quick and dirty tool kit off and on the trail.” https://pmags.com/light-versatile-and-cheap-the-p38-and-p51-can-openers

By: Kelly Carter

Kelly Carter — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 23:50:16 +0000

Surely you carry a knife. Or did I miss that on the page?

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 17:12:45 +0000

In reply to Joseph Buettner.

Some ideas and thoughts here that you may find of interest: https://pmags.com/going-stoveless-cold-food-for-thought

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 17:11:50 +0000

In reply to Devin Quince. I know some people who use those or similar as well. They seem to like them.

By: Devin Quince

Devin Quince — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:13:05 +0000

In reply to Paul Mags.

I am not a long sleeved person and am horrible at remembering sun screen, so I bought these for hiking and riding and they are amazing.
https://www.rei.com/product/894799/outdoor-research-activeice-sun-sleeves

By: Joseph Buettner

Joseph Buettner — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 03:59:09 +0000

Hi Paul. What are the items of food that you take when you go stove less?

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 01:49:38 +0000

In reply to Brianna.

They are water resistant as opposed to water proof. I pump out a lot of heat, so these pants and thermal bottoms work well for three-season conditions. At least for me. If you get colder easier, you may want to wear “real” rain pants.

Hope that helps!

By: Brianna

Brianna — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 01:05:29 +0000

Thanks for posting this helpful list! My husband and I are planning to hike the CT this coming summer. Quick question regarding the ripstop pants. Are they water proof? How did they work out for you?

Thanks!
Brianna

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 04:08:36 +0000

In reply to Stephen Frank. Cool! Thx for the tip. Another toy for me to look at. :)

By: Stephen Frank

Stephen Frank — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:43:56 +0000

Hey Paul, just read your article in the CT guidebook and now this list. It’s given me a lot to think about for paring down weight. Thanks!

One thing for you to consider: if you want a camera somewhere in between a DSLR and a point-and-shoot, consider a micro four-thirds (MFT) camera system. These cameras have matured quite a bit and you can get a kit that rivals or surpasses DSLR quality for at or under 1 lb.