gear – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:19:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg gear – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Gear Review – Hywell Merino Wool Boot Socks https://pmags.com/gear-review-hywell-merino-wool-boot-socks https://pmags.com/gear-review-hywell-merino-wool-boot-socks#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:19:47 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=43719 Gear Review – Hywell Merino Wool Boot Socks

An alternative sock to Darn Tough that does not quite work well for trail runners. Read More ...

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A look at some effective sun hoodies for cool to cold weather use. Read More ...

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A look at the Nalgene UL widemouthed bottle that has a place in our cold weather kit. Read More ...

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You'll often see publications and experienced outdoors people talk about "shoulder season." What is it? And what adjustments do you need to make? Read More ...

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What to wear in what many people consider to be among the most difficult of conditions: cold and wet. Updated Sept 2025. Read More ...

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A look at paralysis by analysis that I think stops people from getting out in the wild places. Read More ...

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Why I stopped counting ounces with my gear...at least precisely. Updated for 2025. Read More ...

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A $20 grid fleece hoodie that's not as well made as others ones, but a good price for a no-frills piece of kit. Read More ...

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A basic compass at $8 from Coghlan's but made for them by a navigation company with over 40 years experience. Good quality at a good price! Read More ...

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A look at the Salomon X Ultra Pioneer hiking shoes, Call them the "Subaru Outback of hiking shoes." Read More ...

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