car camping – Page 2

Bahco 2444 Carpenter Mora Multi Purpose Knife

Posted onNovember 13, 2018September 27, 2021AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A $12, practical, and useful “Jack-of-all-trades” utility knife that keeps a sharp edge and requires little maintenance. Read More …

Mise en Place and the outdoors

Posted onNovember 7, 2018January 3, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

“Everything in its place.” That culinary phrase, when applied to outdoor pursuits, helps maximize time in the outdoors and makes it more enjoyable. 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 …

End of the Road (Trip) – Some Thoughts

Posted onJuly 10, 2018June 25, 2020AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

The road trip portion of my sabbatical has come to an end. Here are some random thoughts about being on the road since late November 2017. Read More …

Desert Rat Sartorial Splendor

Posted onApril 25, 2018November 29, 2022AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Clothing and some gear I’ve been using since October in the desert or desert-like environments. Read More …

Random observations from the road

Posted onJanuary 25, 2018October 15, 2019AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Some musings, ideas, and mildly useful tips from two months of traveling Read More …

Gear Review – Aennon USB Rechargeable Headlamp

Posted onDecember 19, 2017October 15, 2019AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

An inexpensive workhorse of a headlamp that is rechargeable via USB. Read More …

Quick Tip: Propane adapter hose for a camp stove

Posted onDecember 3, 2017November 30, 2022AuthorPaul 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 …

Southern Tier Road Trip

Posted onNovember 19, 2017October 15, 2019AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

I leave Wednesday for the next phase of my sabbatical. Read More …

TBT Gear : REI Hoodoo 3

Posted onAugust 24, 2017October 15, 2019AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A very large, no longer made “ultralight backpacking shelter” that I would never take backpacking. But works well for base camp. Read More …

Gear review: Bank line for cord

Posted onJune 26, 2017August 12, 2020AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A strong and inexpensive alternative to both paracord and traditional outdoor accessory cord. 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 …