cheap outdoor gear

Quick Tip: Sun shield for winter camping

Posted onJanuary 27, 2016October 9, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A simple trick for sleeping warmer at night. Read More …

Gear Review: C9 (Target) running pants

Posted onJanuary 15, 2016December 14, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some effective pants for ski touring when constantly on the move and above 10 or so in temperature. Read More …

The Budget Backpacking Kit

Posted onJanuary 6, 2016August 9, 2017AuthorPaul Mags14 Comments

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

Gear Review: Open Country 4 Quart Pot

Posted onDecember 23, 2015April 24, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An inexpensive and effective pot for group trips esp in winter. Works well for car camping, too. Read More …

Gear Review: 100 weight fleece pullover

Posted onOctober 15, 2015April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags13 Comments

Perhaps the most versatile piece of clothing I own: My 100 weight fleece pullover. Read More …

Quick Tip: Ziplock bag wallet

Posted onJuly 28, 2015March 13, 2017AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A Ziplock bag for a wallet seems obvious. But then I saw a review for a $35 hiker wallet. Perhaps the idea is not obvious after all. Read More …

Frogg Toggs UltraLite2 Rain Suit (DriDucks)

Posted onJune 19, 2015April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Light, functional and inexpensive rain gear: Frogg Toggs UltraLite2 Rain Suit (DriDucks) Read More …

Quick Tip: Gutter spike nails as tent stakes

Posted onMay 28, 2015April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

An inexpensive, light and durable alternative to traditional tent stakes. Read More …

Gear Review: M65 field pants liner

Posted onMarch 20, 2015April 24, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A closer look at some wonderful bargain puffy pants from your local military surplus dealer. Read More …

Gear: Cheap vs Affordable vs High End

Posted onDecember 19, 2014February 14, 2016AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

What is the real difference between gear in terms of price. Do you really get what you pay for? As always: It all depends. Read More …

Gear pick of the year 2014 – Scraps of blue foam

Posted onDecember 11, 2014May 17, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

My gear pick of the year for 2014: Scraps left over from a blue foam pad! Read More …

Quick tip: Xmas Tree Disposal bag = emergency shelter

Posted onNovember 24, 2014April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Another quick tip just in time for the coming season. Read More …

Light, versatile and cheap: The p38 and p51 can openers

Posted onAugust 1, 2014June 19, 2017AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A surprisingly versatile invention that is well over seventy years old at this point: The p38 and p51 can openers.
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More gear on the cheap

Posted onNovember 26, 2013February 14, 2016AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Outdoor stores are expensive. Places that aren’t outdoor stores but sell outdoor gear aren’t. Here’s some surprising places to buy outdoor gear. Read More …