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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

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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.

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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

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