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Home »Posts tagged  gear review (Page 12)

Tag: gear review

Gear Review – Merrell Mix Master Move

Posted onDecember 3, 2013January 4, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A review of the Merrell Mix Master Move   There was some hiking in “dem dar foothills!” Shoes are a piece of outdoor gear we ask a lot of. We put down miles while schlepping our gear. Our shoes need to Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsfootwear, gear review

Gear Review – Land Shark Instant Survival Bag

Posted onNovember 26, 2013April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A review of the Land Shark Instant Survival Bag

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, shelters

Gear Review: ULA Catalyst

Posted onJuly 11, 2013April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

A review of the ULA Catalyst backpack Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear, gear review, packs, ULA, ULA Catalyst

Gear Review – Balaclava

Posted onJuly 3, 2013November 6, 2024AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A gear review of one of the most versatile pieces of outdoor clothing: the balaclava. There are certain pieces of gear and clothing that I have used over the years and have been a constant item in my pack: The Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear, gear review, winter

Gear Review – The Nalgene Cantene

Posted onMay 13, 2013November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A review of an old warhorse of mine – the Nalgene Cantene Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear, gear review, Nalgene Cantene, water containers

Gear Review: Vanilla Goji Saquito

Posted onMay 3, 2013October 26, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A review of Vanilla Goji Saquito 

CategoriesGearTagsfood, gear, gear review

Gear Review: Thrift Store Dress Shirt

Posted onApril 14, 2013April 19, 2026AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A review of my favorite long sleeve hiking shirt: A thrift store polycotton dress shirt. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpacking, budget gear, clothing, gear, gear review, hiking, shirt, sun protection

Gear Review: Ausangate Socks

Posted onFebruary 25, 2013April 24, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Warm, comfy and superb fit: Ausangate Socks

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear, gear review, socks

Gear Review: Log House Designs Gaiters

Posted onFebruary 25, 2013November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A review of Log House Designs gaiters. Sold at Campmor as Goretex Easy Gaiters II.
Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gaiters, gear, gear review, winter

In praise of the original soft shell – Wool Pants

Posted onJanuary 21, 2013November 6, 2024AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Breathable, warm, repels snow, blocks wind. A miracle piece of clothing that is high in quality and usually $20 or less. The original soft shell – wool pants!

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear, gear review, outdoors, skiing, winter, wool pants

Review – The New Primal Jerky Plus

Posted onJanuary 8, 2013October 26, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A review of The New Primal Jerky Plus packs. A tasty mixture of dried fruit, nuts and jerky.  

CategoriesGearTagsfood, gear, gear review

Gear Review – Sno-Seal

Posted onJanuary 2, 2013April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags6 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

Gear Review – Outfitted by Costco

Posted onJanuary 1, 2013November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

The unlikely place to get high quality outdoor gear and clothing for a good price: Costco! Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, car camping, clothing, Costco, gear, gear review, outdoor

Outfitted by G.I. Joe – Military Surplus Gear

Posted onDecember 12, 2012December 8, 2025AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Military surplus gear for the outdoor enthusiast. Besides being affordable, some of it is surprisingly light and similar to civilian gear. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpacking, budget gear, camping, car camping, clothing, gear, gear review, hiking, outdoors, surplus

Gear Review: Discount Dance Supply Rip Stop Pants

Posted onDecember 10, 2012April 19, 2021AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Another dirt-bagger gear review of an unlikely item for the outdoors: Dancing warm up pants! Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpacking, budget gear, clothing, gear, gear review, hiking, rain gear

Gear Review – Bottlestove

Posted onNovember 29, 2012August 30, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A gear review of of the alcohol stove from Bottlestoves.com Note: Bottlestoves.com provided the stove for my review Alcohol stoves are being used by not only long distance hikers, but increasingly more weekend backpackers. The lightness, ease of use and Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, stoves

Gear Review – Hoo Rag

Posted onNovember 29, 2012April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A review of the multi-use Hoo Rag (a seamless bandanna )  

CategoriesGearTagsbackpacking, clothing, gear, gear review, hiking

Gear Review: The Boonie Hat

Posted onAugust 22, 2012April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

A review of that staple of sun, light rain and snow protection AND sartorial splendor: The Boonie Hat .  

CategoriesGearTagsboonie hat, budget gear, clothing, gear, gear review, hats, surplus

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