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Tag: gear maintenance

Quick Tip: Firearms oil for pole maintenance

Posted onNovember 28, 2019November 28, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

With oil used to lubricate and clean firearms and some simple scrub brushes, you’ll keep your hiking and ski poles in optimal condition. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting Started, Quick TipsTagsgear maintenance, poles

Gear considerations for Utah hiking

Posted onFebruary 13, 2019October 31, 2019AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Some considerations for gear, and technique, that I found useful for Utah. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, electronics, footwear, gear maintenance, packs, utah

Quick tip: A drying rack – Get one!

Posted onFebruary 1, 2019April 17, 2019AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Inexpensive, reliable, useful, and makes your clothing last longer. Read More …

CategoriesQuick TipsTagsclothing, gear maintenance, quick tip

Quick Tip: Baking Soda and Vinegar for stains

Posted onOctober 2, 2018October 2, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Nasty dirt, oils, sweat, and salt in your outdoor clothing and gear? Grab some white vinegar and baking soda! Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting Started, Quick TipsTagsgear maintenance, quick tip

Ripstop Sail Repair Tape : Long term review

Posted onMay 31, 2017October 27, 2019AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A light, durable, pliable, and useful repair tape to add to the kit. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear maintenance, gear review, repair

Trail Groove Issue 27 – Gear Maintenance

Posted onMarch 30, 2016May 31, 2017AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Trail Groove Issue 27 featuring an article I wrote about gear maintenance with some other excellent articles including one on The Colorado Trail. Read More …

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, food, gear maintenance, hiking, repair, Trail Groove

Duct tape is magic

Posted onJanuary 2, 2015October 1, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

The wonders of that magical substance loved by all outdoors people: Duct Tape! Read More …

CategoriesGear, MusingsTagsduct tape, gear maintenance

The gray days of November

Posted onNovember 3, 2014February 1, 2018AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

November is the real in-between time. Time for gear repair, maintenance and sorting. And reflecting on the time ahead.

CategoriesMusingsTagsgear maintenance, gear repair, November

Repair Tape – A quick overview

Posted onApril 26, 2014October 1, 2018AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

A quick overview of three popular repair tapes used for outdoor gear repair. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpacking, camping, gear, gear maintenance, gear review, hiking

Backcountry ski repair kit

Posted onFebruary 27, 2014October 1, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A simple, functional utilitarian kit for backcountry ski repair. For snowshoeing, too. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsbackcountry, gear list, gear maintenance, skiing, snowshoes, winter

Quick Tip: Rehabbing wool layers

Posted onJanuary 5, 2014October 2, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

How to make your wool socks, thermals, hats etc. good as new Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting Started, Quick TipsTagsbase layers, clothing, gear maintenance, lanolin, winter, wool

Gear Review – Sno-Seal

Posted onJanuary 2, 2013October 1, 2018AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Sometimes old school is still the best. My favorite leather treatment is the eighty year old product of Sno-Seal. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpacking, gear, gear maintenance, gear review, hiking, winter

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