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Tag: camping

Perma-camping kit: What the heck is it?

Posted onJanuary 16, 2019January 16, 2019AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

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

CategoriesGear, Trip PlanningTagscamping, time bank

Long term review – Aqua-Tainer

Posted onJuly 11, 2018January 21, 2019AuthorPaul Mags5 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 …

CategoriesGearTagscamping, gear review, stoves

Quick Tip: Propane adapter hose for a camp stove

Posted onDecember 3, 2017September 9, 2018AuthorPaul 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 …

CategoriesGear, Quick TipsTagscamp stoves, camping, stoves

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 …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsArizona, camping, Hohokam, Sinagua, southern tier road trip

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 …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagscamping, Colorado, Wednesday Reset

Gear review: Lightspeed Camp Sleep Pad

Posted onJune 22, 2017October 9, 2018AuthorPaul 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 …

CategoriesGearTagscamping, gear review, sleeping bag, sleeping pads

Olive Ridge camping weekend

Posted onJune 12, 2017July 4, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some rare “camping for the sake of camping” with friends. But we did go on a hike to an obscure area in RMNP. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagscamping, Colorado, RMNP

Long term review – ALPS Mountaineering Table

Posted onJune 2, 2017April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

If you camp in off-the-beaten-places, a good table is helpful. Here is one portable, durable, and excellent option. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscamping, gear review, stoves

Top Campsites – A Baker’s Dozen

Posted onFebruary 28, 2017April 6, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years. Read More …

CategoriesMusings, Other Outdoor JauntsTagsAncient Puebloans, Appalachian Trail, camping, campsites, Colorado, Colorado Plateau, Colorado Trail, High Plains, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, utah, winter, Wyoming

A peaceful backpack

Posted onJanuary 30, 2017January 30, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A quick overnighter in Peaceful Valley. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, camping, Colorado, skiing, winter

Foothills and Frost: Winter camping and hiking

Posted onJanuary 16, 2017July 4, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Some catching up with a friend with some winter camping and hiking in the foothills outside of Boulder, Colorado. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagscamping, Colorado, winter

Whatchya Wearing: Winter Camping

Posted onJanuary 10, 2017January 30, 2019AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

The clothing I take for some deep winter, usually multi-day, camping. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscamping, clothing, EMS, hiking, skiing, surplus, Whatchya Wearing, winter

Useful items for the outdoors person

Posted onDecember 6, 2016April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A grab bag of favorite items that I have consistently used for a variety of outdoor activities. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpacking, camping, clothing, gear, gear list, hiking, test of time

High Plains in the winter – The Badlands

Posted onDecember 5, 2016December 7, 2016AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

A jaunt to Badlands National Park one fine winter weekend. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsBadlands, camping, High Plains, hiking, South Dakota

Wonderful fall

Posted onSeptember 28, 2016September 28, 2016AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Fall. The best time to be outside. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsbackpacking, camping, Fall, hiking

The fine art of the truck bivy

Posted onJune 22, 2016June 18, 2017AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Maximize weekend time and camp near the trailhead. Do a truck bivy! Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, Quick TipsTagscamping, quick tip, time bank, truck bivy

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