electronics

Signs of the times

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Two signs of our current state of connectivity.

NPS Campground privatization and other changes

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Paul Mags — 8 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 — 17 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.

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