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NPS Campground privatization and other changes

Posted onSeptember 6, 2017July 19, 2019AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

In the near future, most NPS campground will be privatized. And connected. Some thoughts on an ongoing trend. Read More …

Gear review: Booster PAC ES5000 Jump Starter

Posted onDecember 20, 2016June 8, 2021AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

Traveling to remote trailheads esp. in winter? Get yourself a jump starter battery pack. Read More …

Keeping electronics charged in the backcountry

Posted onDecember 15, 2016April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags13 Comments

A practical overview of how to keep electronics charged in the backcountry. Read More …

GPS mileage discrepancies

Posted onAugust 30, 2016November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags20 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? Read More …

Trail Groove Issue 29 – Wilderness Study Areas

Posted onAugust 2, 2016May 30, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Trail Groove Issue 28 featuring some more articles I wrote. Read More …

PowerLine PowerCup Mobile Inverter

Posted onJuly 21, 2016October 15, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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. Read More …

There’s an app for that – Useful outdoor apps

Posted onJune 13, 2016December 18, 2019AuthorPaul Mags1 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. Read More …