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Tag: EMS

The Quiver: A plethora of puffies

Posted onJanuary 30, 2019January 31, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The puffies I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, EMS, gear review, GoLite, montbell, Patagonia, puffies, surplus, the quiver

Whatchya Wearing: Winter Camping

Posted onJanuary 10, 2017January 30, 2019AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

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

CategoriesGearTagscamping, clothing, EMS, hiking, skiing, surplus, Whatchya Wearing, winter

Sports Authority, EMS and the change in retail

Posted onMay 5, 2016January 30, 2019AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

The financial woes of two outdoor retail stores and thoughts on today’s outdoor commerce market. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagscommerce, EMS, gear, retail

TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel

Posted onFebruary 26, 2015January 30, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpacking, EMS, gear, gear review, skiing, TBT Gear, winter

TBT Gear: The beater down jacket

Posted onOctober 2, 2014January 30, 2019AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Throwback Thursday..gear style! A look at the unsung hero of the gear collection: the beater down jacket. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, down jacket, EMS, TBT Gear

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