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Jack of All Trades gear

Posted onJune 26, 2022June 26, 2022AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

Limited budget, space, or time? Here is a Jack of All Trades gear kit for general-purpose outdoor use that fits in one large duffle bag. Updated June 2022. Read More …

Gear Review – Slumberjack SJK Roadhouse Tarp

Posted onFebruary 16, 2021August 21, 2022AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A very good sun and rain tarp for the back of a truck or SUV. Purchase some additional equipment and the tarp goes from a very good piece of gear to excellent. Read More …

Perma-camping kit: What the heck is it?

Posted onJanuary 13, 2021December 7, 2021AuthorPaul Mags12 Comments

Another way to maximize outdoor time: Having some gear pre-packed and ready to go. Read More …

Toyota Tacoma – Our camping setup

Posted onJanuary 12, 2021July 12, 2022AuthorPaul Mags15 Comments

How we turned our Tacoma into a comfortable place to camp esp during the winter months. Read More …

Ten year review: Generic 200 wt fleece

Posted onJune 4, 2020June 6, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A 200 wt fleece is an excellent and versatile item for all-around outdoor use. This type of fleece is durable, versatile, and not expensive. Read More …

Holidays in Florida Pt 1 – A week with The Village People

Posted onJanuary 8, 2020January 8, 2020AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

The first part of our Florida vacation spent mainly with my Mom based out of The Villages in Florida. Read More …

Long term review – Aqua-Tainer

Posted onJuly 11, 2018May 5, 2020AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A sturdy, reliable, and easy to use water container. Should be a simple item. But most aren’t good. The Reliance Aqua-Tainer is a 7-gallon wonder that works! Read More …

Quick Tip: Propane adapter hose for a camp stove

Posted onDecember 3, 2017August 30, 2020AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Want the convenience of propane for camping but not deal with those (mainly) one-use green canisters? Get an adapter hose! Read More …

Further along the Ancestral path

Posted onNovember 30, 2017December 2, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

More exploration of ancestral dwellings between Flagstaff and Phoenix. Read More …

A Wednesday night send off

Posted onSeptember 7, 2017September 14, 2017AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A last Wednesday Reset as my friends celebrated my unemployment with a quick camping trip. Read More …

Gear review: Lightspeed Camp Sleep Pad

Posted onJune 22, 2017August 6, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Long term review of a sleeping pad typically sold at Costco in the spring and summer. Comfortable, high R-value, durable, and reasonable in price. Read More …