Skip to content
Menu

Primary Menu

  • Home
  • Ramblings
    • Musings
    • Books and Media
    • Videos
    • From The Web
    • Thru Hikes, Long Walks, or Routes
      • My Alphabet Soup summary
      • Vermont’s Long Trail
      • Appalachian Trail
      • Pacific Crest Trail
      • Colorado Trail
      • Continental Divide Trail
      • Ring The Peak Trail (Pike’s Peak)
      • Benton Mackaye Trail
      • Tahoe Rim Trail
      • Uinta Highline Trail
      • Collegiate Loop
      • A Walk Across Southern Utah
      • Great Divide Trail (Canada)
      • The Northern New Mexico Loop
      • Grand – Moab Route
      • SEUG Circuit
      • A Walk Across New England
    • Other Outdoor Jaunts
      • Utah
      • Colorado
      • New Mexico
      • Arizona
      • California
      • Florida
      • Georgia
      • Nebraska
      • New England
      • Nevada
      • North Carolina
      • Oregon
      • South Dakota
      • Texas
      • Wyoming
    • Photos
    • PMags News
    • Press
  • Nuts and Bolts
    • New to the outdoors? Start here!
    • Getting Started
    • Quick Tips
    • Trip Planning
    • Quick and Dirty Guides
    • Food
    • Gear
      • All Gear Posts
      • Gear Reviews
      • Gear Quivers
      • Gear Lists
      • Budget Gear
      • What I’m Wearing
      • Clothing and related
      • Footwear
      • Packs
      • Shelters and related
      • Sleeping bags, quilts, and pads
      • Stoves, cooking, and related
      • Tools
      • Water containers
    • Road trip and car camping – gear and techniques
    • Winter trip reports, gear overviews, tips, and techniques
  • Subscribe by email
  • Write Me
  • About PMags.com
    • Who is Paul Mags?
    • About Joan West
      • Joan’s articles
Header Toggle
Facebook Twitter Feed Pinterest YouTube Instagram Reddit
PMags.com
Facebook Twitter Feed Pinterest YouTube Instagram Reddit
Home »Posts tagged  backpack

Tag: backpack

Gear review: ULA CDT backpack

Posted onSeptember 20, 2016February 15, 2022AuthorPaul Mags16 Comments

An older lighter weight warhorse that works well if you need to go lighter, enjoy versatility, durability and venture off-trail. Bonus: Not expensive. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpack, gear review, packs, ULA

Test spin: Gossamer Gear Type 2 Utility Backpack

Posted onJanuary 19, 2015November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Initial impressions of the Gossamer Gear Type 2 Utility Backpack. With a followup in March 2016. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpack, daypack, gear review, Gossamer Gear, packs, Type 2 Utility Pack

Quick Look – Six Moon Designs Fusion 50

Posted onSeptember 3, 2014April 26, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An overview of the Fusion 50 by Six Moon Designs

Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpack, Fusion 50, gear, gear review, packs, Six Moon Designs

Down to the River – Dominguez Canyon Backpack

Posted onMay 2, 2013February 24, 2023AuthorPaul Mags12 Comments

A weekend backpacking trip to Dominguez Canyon outside of Grand Junction, CO.

Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpack, Colorado, Colorado Plateau, Dominguez Canyon

Sangres Traverse

Posted onJuly 20, 2009November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A backpacking trip along the crest of the Sangres. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpack, lightweight backpacking, Sangre De Cristo

Forthwith! 100 Miles on the Arizona Trail

Posted onMarch 15, 2009November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

In the continuation of my Internal Combustion Aided Great Western Loop (Much like Andrew Skurka’s loop..except I mainly drove, hiked/skied about 200 miles in two weeks instead of nearly 7000 miles in a few months, and drank Chery Desert Cooler. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsArizona, Arizona Trail, backpack, lightweight

Avalanche Creek Basin Backpack

Posted onJuly 25, 2008November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

My good friend Nahum continues to be in town for the month of July. As part of his being in town (Aspen actually), Nahum wanted to do at least two social backpacks: Little mileage in, the emphasis on camping rather Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpack, Holy Cross Wilderness, lightweight

Mummy Mountain Range Backpack

Posted onJuly 12, 2008November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

After the enjoyable, but hectic at times, backpack of last weekend I wanted a more traditional backpacking trip: A long hike in and out, relatively few people, an emphasis on hiking and not camping. D-low and I pored over the Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpack, lightweight, mummy mountain

Lost Creek Wilderness Backpack

Posted onMay 26, 2008November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Many people often ask me what would be a suitable trip for someone coming from lower elevation. A trip that really shows off some of the best parts of Colorado. The Lost Creek Wilderness is my favorite place for early Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpack, bison, lightweight, Lost Creek Wilderness, mccurdy

Some long overdue ramblings

Posted onSeptember 11, 2007January 22, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

For anyone who actually bothers to read these things..some quick trip reports/photos! August 4th – Blue Lake My good friends Patricia and Nahum were married on August 5th. The day before, they had a wonderful hike for the guests. A Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpack, Eagles Nest Wilderness, hike, wind river range

Virtual tip jar

A Quick Guide to Moab

The Squak – A readily available, $60, active-focused grid fleece hoodie from a Utah-based company. Read the review.

Women’s | Men’s | Children’s   

The Squak Camp Dress 

One of Joan’s favorites!

The Squak Alpha Fleece 

                                                                    

– 15% off coupon = PMAGS-SQUAK                                                                                                      

  • REI: Shop Deal of the Day at REI Garage!
  • REI: Outlet 50% off deals
  • REI: Official Coupons and Rebates page
  • REI: Used Gear Store

PMags Instagram

We wrapped up the time @ramblinghemlock had off during the week of New Year’s with two more nights in the backcountry.
We closed out 2025 with four days on the Colorado Plateau. We returned to familiar places, Joan showed me sites she’d seen while I was away, and we spotted new ones together.
A little oasis near the village. Second-largest live oak in the state!
Happy Solstice! A quick Honda-friendly trip while our truck is in the body shop. We followed an old stock trail, wandered around a mesa, and caught an incredible sunset over canyon country. Not a bad little outing to welcome the winter months; even if it feels more like October.😔
@ramblinghemlock and I scouted a route for a future trip, visiting a few places that were new to us and returning to others we hadn’t seen in some time. There’s something about the December light that makes the canyon country feel sublime.
Day 2 in the volunteer office

PMags Popular Posts

  • Popular
  • Comments
  • Latest
  • Today Week Month All
  • The Colorado Trail “End to End” Guide The Colorado Trail “End to End" Guide
  • Backpacking Loops – Mags Favorites Backpacking Loops – Mags Favorites
  • The Frugal Backpacker – The $300 Gear Challenge The Frugal Backpacker - The $300 Gear Challenge
  • PCT trail marker A Quick and Dirty Guide to The Pacific Crest Trail
  • A Quick and Dirty CDT Guide A Quick and Dirty CDT Guide
  • Stove Comparison – Real World Use Stove Comparison – Real World Use
  • Talus vs. Scree – What is the difference? Talus vs. Scree - What is the difference?
  • Ground Cloths : A quick overview Ground Cloths : A quick overview
  • Build a gear sled the dirt bagger way Build a gear sled the dirt bagger way
  • From GIS Sleepings Pads - A grounded view
  • Two More Nights to Close Out New Year’s Two More Nights to Close Out New Year’s
  • The last days of 2025 The last days of 2025
  • Solstice over the canyons Solstice over the canyons
  • Small, good things. Small, good things.
  • To quote Joan "We sure know how to make 42 inches of space work for us for the 14 hours of darkness!" Gear pick of the year 2025 – Cider, rum, and chocolate
  • December backpacking on the plateau, oh deer! December backpacking on the plateau, oh deer!
  • “Adulting” and some hikes “Adulting” and some hikes
  • Stock photo of a digital scale How to get ultralight?
  • Ultralight Catechism: When a Toolkit Becomes Dogma Ultralight Catechism: When a Toolkit Becomes Dogma
  • The Quiver – Top Shelters of all time! The Quiver – Top Shelters of all time!
  • Today Week Month All
  • To quote Joan "We sure know how to make 42 inches of space work for us for the 14 hours of darkness!" Gear pick of the year 2025 – Cider, rum, and chocolate
  • The last days of 2025 The last days of 2025
  • Two More Nights to Close Out New Year’s Two More Nights to Close Out New Year’s
  • Small, good things. Small, good things.
Ajax spinner

Archives

Recent Comments

  • Paul Mags on The last days of 2025
  • Paul Mags on Gear pick of the year 2025 – Cider, rum, and chocolate
  • Pete on Gear pick of the year 2025 – Cider, rum, and chocolate
  • Pete on Small, good things.
  • Pete on The last days of 2025

Disclosure: This website may be compensated for linking to other sites or for sales of products to which I link. These sites include Amazon, REI, Moose Jaw, Gaia GPS, Six Moon Designs, Squak Mountain Co, and ULA Equipment. There is no additional fee for purchasing items through these links.

 

© 2023 - PMags.com - All Rights Reserved -Privacy Policy
Scroll Up
  • Home
  • Ramblings
    • Musings
    • Books and Media
    • Videos
    • From The Web
    • Thru Hikes, Long Walks, or Routes
      • My Alphabet Soup summary
      • Vermont’s Long Trail
      • Appalachian Trail
      • Pacific Crest Trail
      • Colorado Trail
      • Continental Divide Trail
      • Ring The Peak Trail (Pike’s Peak)
      • Benton Mackaye Trail
      • Tahoe Rim Trail
      • Uinta Highline Trail
      • Collegiate Loop
      • A Walk Across Southern Utah
      • Great Divide Trail (Canada)
      • The Northern New Mexico Loop
      • Grand – Moab Route
      • SEUG Circuit
      • A Walk Across New England
    • Other Outdoor Jaunts
      • Utah
      • Colorado
      • New Mexico
      • Arizona
      • California
      • Florida
      • Georgia
      • Nebraska
      • New England
      • Nevada
      • North Carolina
      • Oregon
      • South Dakota
      • Texas
      • Wyoming
    • Photos
    • PMags News
    • Press
  • Nuts and Bolts
    • New to the outdoors? Start here!
    • Getting Started
    • Quick Tips
    • Trip Planning
    • Quick and Dirty Guides
    • Food
    • Gear
      • All Gear Posts
      • Gear Reviews
      • Gear Quivers
      • Gear Lists
      • Budget Gear
      • What I’m Wearing
      • Clothing and related
      • Footwear
      • Packs
      • Shelters and related
      • Sleeping bags, quilts, and pads
      • Stoves, cooking, and related
      • Tools
      • Water containers
    • Road trip and car camping – gear and techniques
    • Winter trip reports, gear overviews, tips, and techniques
  • Subscribe by email
  • Write Me
  • About PMags.com
    • Who is Paul Mags?
    • About Joan West
      • Joan’s articles

Subscribe to PMags.com

  • Receive an email notification of new posts direct to your inbox once a week.
  • Old school text email digest
  • It is easy!

ClickHereButton

×