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Gear review – Etsy double-knit fleece mittens

Posted onJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another effective budget gear option from Etsy worth taking a look at it. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, clothing, gear review, gloves, winter

Gear review – surprisingly good budget compact binocs

Posted onDecember 30, 2022January 3, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

For our arc site-focused trips, the $22 and sub-5oz Bushnell Powerview Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular works surprisingly well. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbinocular, cheap outdoor gear, gear review

Five year review – Silk weight surplus bottoms

Posted onDecember 5, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

At $20 a pair, 4.75 oz, made with Polartec, the surplus thermals make an excellent bang for the buck for active use in cool weather. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, clothing, gear review, shirts, surplus, thermals

New gear we liked for 2022

Posted onNovember 30, 2022December 4, 2022AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

A look over the pieces of gear and clothing that served us well in 2022. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbiking, cheap outdoor gear, gear we liked, Joan West, lightheart gear, Six Moon Designs, surplus

Budget gear – The popular picks

Posted onSeptember 22, 2022December 4, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A curated list of the budget items people seem to borrow or find intriguing over the years of hiking, camp, and hiking. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear

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 …

CategoriesGearTagscamping, car camping, cheap outdoor gear, gear list, time bank

Review: Canola oil water bottle

Posted onJune 22, 2022June 22, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

My new dry-camping and water hauling bottle of choice: Light, wide mouth for easy filling, fits well in a pack front pocket of my pack, and is cheap! Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, gear review, water containers

Quick Tip – Tyvek envelope stuff sacks

Posted onApril 25, 2022April 25, 2022AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

Light, nearly free, and very useful – the Tyvek mailing envelope stuff sack. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Quick TipsTagscheap outdoor gear, quick tip

The Budget Backpacking Kit

Posted onMarch 28, 2022April 26, 2022AuthorPaul Mags18 Comments

A sequel of sorts to my $300 gear challenge. A little over $800 for a kit that is light, functional, and easily, assembled. Updated Mar 2022. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagscheap outdoor gear, gear list, Six Moon Designs

Gear review – Bene Casa grease pot

Posted onMarch 21, 2022April 25, 2022AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

A $10 and 5 oz, one-quart cookpot makes an excellent solution when backpacking for two. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, cookware, gear review, stoves

Budget camping gear

Posted onJune 24, 2021May 11, 2022AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Car camping serves as a useful introduction to the outdoors for many. And a useful adjunct to other trips for the experienced. How to equip affordably? Read More …

CategoriesGetting StartedTagscar camping, cheap outdoor gear, gear list

Rain mitt #4 – Swiss Army vinyl rain mitts

Posted onFebruary 17, 2021April 25, 2021AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Another inexpensive and effective mitten option for cold and wet use that also allows easy layering. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, gear review, gloves, rain gear

Rain Mitt #3 – Biohazard mitts

Posted onFebruary 3, 2021April 25, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

These biohazard liner mittens are inexpensive, waterproof, and light at 1 oz a pair. I think they’ll work best for occasional three-season use. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, gear review, gloves, rain gear

Rain mitt #2 – Frogwear 8490MT

Posted onJanuary 26, 2021November 30, 2022AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

Continuing to look for the ideal pair of rain mitts for my use. The second option ends up as extremely weatherproof, warm, and only $18. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, gear review, gloves, rain gear

Rain mitt search #1 – Decathlon overglove

Posted onJanuary 25, 2021April 25, 2021AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Looking for my ideal rain mitt. Here’s one option I’ve used – The $17 Decathlon Trek 500 Overglove (mitt). With an intro to the thoughts behind this series. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, gear review, gloves, rain gear

The Frugal Backpacker – The $300 Gear Challenge

Posted onJanuary 22, 2021May 26, 2021AuthorPaul Mags43 Comments

Backpacking gear on the cheap. A complete gear list for less than $300. Now with a “Frugal Deluxe Kit” for 9.5 lbs and $400! Updated Jan 2021 Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbeginner, cheap outdoor gear, gear, gear list, popular

Gear review – Boonie Hat 2.0

Posted onSeptember 21, 2020February 10, 2023AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

I retired my beloved and well-worn boonie hat 6+ months ago. Here’s a look at version 2.0 – wider, lighter, and only $13. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsboonie hat, cheap outdoor gear, clothing, gear review, hats, sun protection, surplus

A look at my shell systems

Posted onAugust 13, 2020December 1, 2020AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A video that looks over the clothing I use for my shells be it rain or snow. And with a few budget options as well. Read More …

CategoriesGear, VideosTagscheap outdoor gear, clothing, gear review, montbell, rain gear, shell, the quiver, wind shirt, winter

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