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Luci Lights – Surprisingly practical

Posted onJanuary 8, 2019January 8, 2019AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Simple, reliable, useful, and not expensive. The inflatable and solar charged Luci lights became a helpful item for me over the past year. Read More …

The Quiver: Footwear

Posted onJanuary 4, 2019January 11, 2019AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

The current quiver of footwear I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …

Gear review: UBTech Travel Pants

Posted onDecember 27, 2018December 27, 2018AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

The UBTech Travel Pants are a less expensive alternative to the popular prAna Zion pants. Here’s a review based on over a year of hard use. Read More …

Gear review: LWCWUS Thermals (MilSurplus)

Posted onDecember 18, 2018December 19, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A mere $22 for cold weather tops and bottoms comparable to midweight layer offerings from mainstream outdoor companies. Read More …

Gear Review: Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra

Posted onDecember 14, 2018January 4, 2019AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Well-made, easy on/easy off traction devices that holds up for more aggressive hiking in semi-technical icy terrain. Read More …

Gear Review: Kinco Alyeska 5230 Mittens

Posted onDecember 7, 2018December 27, 2018AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Some inner mittens for cold weather activities that are durable, reasonably light, effective, inexpensive and, most importantly, sized correctly for my shell and liner use. Read More …

Bahco 2444 Carpenter Mora Multi Purpose Knife

Posted onNovember 13, 2018November 13, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A $12, practical, and useful “Jack-of-all-trades” utility knife that keeps a sharp edge and requires little maintenance. Read More …

Gear Review: Montbell Rain Trekker jacket

Posted onNovember 8, 2018November 9, 2018AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A sub-10oz three-layer jacket that works very well for constant precip and rougher conditions. Read More …

Gear review: NatureHike Foam Pad (Z-Lite clone)

Posted onOctober 11, 2018January 5, 2019AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Here’s a $27 alternative to the $45 Z Lite or the new $50 Nemo Switchback. Similar specs and performance at about half the price. Read More …

Gear review: Altra Superior 3.5

Posted onOctober 9, 2018January 4, 2019AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A very comfortable and light shoe that fits wider toe-boxes well. Not durable, however, and best for maintained trails and non-rough terrain. Read More …

Gear Review: Montbell Versalite

Posted onOctober 4, 2018October 5, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A light, functional, and effective jacket that packs a lot of features in a 6 oz package. Including pit zips! Read More …

Gear review: Salomon X Ultra 3 Hiking Shoes

Posted onOctober 3, 2018January 4, 2019AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

An all-purpose hiking shoe good for rough trails and conditions in addition to off-trail jaunts. Reminiscent of the old Montrail Hardrocks in many ways. Read More …

Long term review – Aqua-Tainer

Posted onJuly 11, 2018November 11, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A sturdy, reliable, and easy to use water container. Should be a simple item. But most aren’t good. The Reliance Aqua-Tainer is a 7-gallon wonder that works! Read More …

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