NPS Campground privatization and other changes Posted on September 6, 2017 by Paul Mags — 7 Comments ↓ In the near future, most NPS campground will be privatized. And connected. Some thoughts on an ongoing trend.
Gear review: Booster PAC ES5000 Jump Starter Posted on December 20, 2016 by Paul Mags — 7 Comments ↓ Traveling to remote trailheads esp. in winter? Get yourself a jump starter battery pack.
Keeping electronics charged in the backcountry Posted on December 15, 2016 by Paul Mags — 14 Comments ↓ A practical overview of how to keep electronics charged in the backcountry.
GPS mileage discrepancies Posted on August 30, 2016 by Paul Mags — 13 Comments ↓ A map, guidebook or race course has one set of mileage listed. Your GPS device has more mileage listed or, rarely, less mileage. Why?
Trail Groove Issue 29 – Wilderness Study Areas Posted on August 2, 2016 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply Trail Groove Issue 28 featuring some more articles I wrote.
PowerLine PowerCup Mobile Inverter Posted on July 21, 2016 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply A neat little device I’ve had for a few years now that really intrigued my friends recently. Perfect for both road trips or disaster preparedness.
There’s an app for that – Useful outdoor apps Posted on June 13, 2016 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓ Smart devices can be a useful tool for the outdoors. Here are some apps I have found useful. These apps are not for connectivity, but for use in the field.
Maps are dead? Long live maps! Posted on June 8, 2016 by Paul Mags — 5 Comments ↓ The death of maps are greatly exaggerated. Here’s why.
Presentation gremlins : How to avoid them Posted on January 20, 2016 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓ Volunteering to give an outdoor based presentation? Great! Here’s how to be prepared and avoid the gremlins that seem to crop up.
Review – Backcountry Navigator Posted on September 16, 2015 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓ A review of Backcountry Navigator and gps/mapping software in general.
