gear review – Page 7

One year review – Fenix UC02

Posted onMay 3, 2019October 15, 2019AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

The Fenix UC02 is a replacement for the Photon II that is part of my everyday toolkit. Read More …

20 Year Long Term Review: Discount Store Running Shorts

Posted onApril 9, 2019April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

I’ve seen 50+ comment threads on shorts to get for hiking. So here’s my suggestion. Discount shorts. Sub-$20. They work. Read More …

Long Term Review: ExOfficio Give-N-Go Boxer

Posted onMarch 15, 2019March 19, 2019AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

A look at a mundane, but important, article of clothing. Read More …

Gear review: Latitude 40 Moab Maps

Posted onMarch 1, 2019September 16, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The “Lat 40” maps are a good tool in my trip planning kit for the Moab and nearby area. Read More …

A useful item: Poncho liner

Posted onFebruary 21, 2019January 10, 2021AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A poncho liner, aka “a woobie”, is another potentially useful tool to have in the gear kit. Read More …

Luci Lights – Surprisingly practical

Posted onJanuary 8, 2019December 18, 2025AuthorPaul Mags7 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, 2019April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

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

Gear review: UBTech Travel Pants

Posted onDecember 27, 2018April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags11 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 8, 2025AuthorPaul Mags1 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, 2018April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags6 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, 2018June 24, 2021AuthorPaul 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, 2018September 27, 2021AuthorPaul Mags3 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, 2018December 21, 2023AuthorPaul 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, 2018April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags9 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, 2018April 26, 2025AuthorPaul 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, 2018December 21, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

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, 2018April 26, 2025AuthorPaul 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 …

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