backpacking – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:14:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg backpacking – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 One Year Review – OYGSieg Sun Hoodie https://pmags.com/one-year-review-oygsieg-sun-hoodie https://pmags.com/one-year-review-oygsieg-sun-hoodie#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:35:40 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=43583 One Year Review – OYGSieg Sun Hoodie

A look at some effective sun hoodies for cool to cold weather use. Read More ...

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You'll often see publications and experienced outdoors people talk about "shoulder season." What is it? And what adjustments do you need to make? Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/shoulder-season-backpacking-the-time-in-between/feed 4 2899 A properly attired hiker: Blaze orange in hunting season https://pmags.com/a-properly-attired-hiker-blaze-orange-in-hunting-season https://pmags.com/a-properly-attired-hiker-blaze-orange-in-hunting-season#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:05:11 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=6390 A properly attired hiker: Blaze orange in hunting season

Different options for the wearing of blaze orange and other hi-vis colors while hiking during peak hunting season. Updated Fall 2025. Read More ...

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What to wear in what many people consider to be among the most difficult of conditions: cold and wet. Updated Sept 2025. Read More ...

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How to Camp by John M. Gould was written 150 years ago. But it still has some practical advice applicable for any outdoors person today. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/words-of-wisdom-from-1877/feed 6 10759 Dirt Bagger Winter Stove Platform https://pmags.com/dirt-bagger-winter-stove-platform https://pmags.com/dirt-bagger-winter-stove-platform#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:43:13 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=4018 Dirt Bagger Winter Stove Platform

How to build an inexpensive  stove platform for winter backpacking. Bonus: doubles as a heat reflector.
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]]> https://pmags.com/dirt-bagger-winter-stove-platform/feed 4 4018 How to get outdoor trip ideas https://pmags.com/how-to-get-backpacking-trip-ideas https://pmags.com/how-to-get-backpacking-trip-ideas#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:53:57 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=7226 How to get outdoor trip ideas

How to get ideas for backcountry trips? Here's how I do it. Updated for 2020. Read More ...

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The trailhead's three-miles away, we slept eight miles from where I'm typing, another local backpack. Read More ...

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A fair amount of people ask what to wear on the hands for cool and cold weather hiking. Here's my take.
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Hiking in the glorious alpine terrain? See some snow banks? Time to make a backcountry slushy! Read More ...

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