clothing – Page 4

Glove in Hand – Layering for Cold Weather

Posted onDecember 7, 2018April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A fair amount of people ask what to wear on the hands for cool and cold weather hiking. Here’s my take.
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Ten Ghosts of Gear Past

Posted onNovember 20, 2018April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Some gear or clothing I used to use. But I have now phased out for various reasons. Always interesting to see how styles and preferences evolve over the years. Read More …

Gear Review: Montbell Rain Trekker jacket

Posted onNovember 8, 2018December 21, 2023AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A sub-10oz three-layer jacket that works very well for constant precip and rougher conditions. Read More …

Gear Review: Montbell Versalite

Posted onOctober 4, 2018December 21, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A light, functional, and effective jacket that packs a lot of features in a 6 oz package. Including pit zips! Read More …

Rain Gear – What To Wear?

Posted onOctober 4, 2018February 4, 2026AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Which rain gear or shell to wear? Depending on the conditions, one piece of gear may be better than another. Updated October 2018. 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 …

Gear Review: Montbell Frostline Parka

Posted onJanuary 3, 2018December 21, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A well-rounded, all-purpose winter backpacking down parka that is under-$300. But has many of the features of more expensive winter parkas. Read More …

The Great Eight – Pieces of timeless gear

Posted onMay 26, 2017November 6, 2024AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Key items of gear and clothing that have stood the test of time for me. My outdoor trips often take all or some of these items. Read More …

Gear Review: M65 jacket liner

Posted onApril 13, 2017November 26, 2023AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Another inexpensive and effective surplus store special. Read More …

Gear review: Point6 light mini-crew socks

Posted onApril 7, 2017March 31, 2018AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Socks. A boring piece gear. But critical. Over the past two years, I’ve become impressed with the Point6 brand. Read More …

Whatchya Wearing: Winter Camping

Posted onJanuary 10, 2017December 15, 2025AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

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

Whatchya Wearing: Winter Backpacking

Posted onJanuary 3, 2017December 15, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The clothing I bring when winter backpacking. Supplements my winter day use clothing. Read More …

Whatchya Wearing: Nordic touring

Posted onDecember 28, 2016December 21, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The clothing I wear when out for a day ski tour. Read More …

Useful items for the outdoors person

Posted onDecember 6, 2016April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

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

Long term review: My favorite fleece hat

Posted onOctober 12, 2016November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Cold and drizzly today in Colorado. Which means I had to grab my favorite hat. Read More …

A well worn piece of gear over the seasons

Posted onJuly 6, 2016April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

My well loved and used boonie hat. Read More …

Gear review: BDU pants

Posted onJune 24, 2016November 6, 2024AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Need some durable, versatile and inexpensive pants for trailwork and other outdoor activities? Consider some military style Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) pants. Read More …