gear review – Page 8

Long term review – Aqua-Tainer

Posted onJuly 11, 2018May 5, 2020AuthorPaul Mags13 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 …

Gear Review: Greenbelly Meals-2-Go

Posted onJune 14, 2018January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A review of Greenbelly meal bars that prompted a discussion on food, nutrition, dollar to calorie ratio, and why we enjoy the outdoors. Read More …

Gear Review: Montbell Frostline Parka

Posted onJanuary 3, 2018December 21, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A well-rounded, all-purpose winter backpacking down parka that is under-$300. But has many of the features of more expensive winter parkas. Read More …

Gear Review – Aennon USB Rechargeable Headlamp

Posted onDecember 19, 2017October 15, 2019AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

An inexpensive workhorse of a headlamp that is rechargeable via USB. Read More …

TBT Gear: MSR Simmerlite

Posted onSeptember 21, 2017April 26, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A relatively light, compact, and quiet white gas stove. It was just marketed wrongly. And the stove came out at the wrong time. Read More …

TBT Gear : REI Hoodoo 3

Posted onAugust 24, 2017April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A very large, no longer made “ultralight backpacking shelter” that I would never take backpacking. But works well for base camp. Read More …

TBT Gear: Feathered Friends Hummingbird

Posted onJuly 20, 2017November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

I am loaning out this classic sleeping bag for a little bit. Some musings on why a sleeping bag or quilt is not an item to dirt bag if the budget permits. Read More …

TBT Gear: SMD Wild Oasis

Posted onJuly 13, 2017October 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

A look back at an older shelter that is very versatile. And one I am thinking of cycling back in for some planned trips with possible mixed conditions. Read More …

Gear Review – Chainmate Pocket Chainsaw

Posted onJune 29, 2017November 22, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A relatively light, very portable, effective, and just plain fun tool for trail maintenance. With some loppers and a Silky, a good basic tool kit is complete. Read More …

Gear review: Bank line for cord

Posted onJune 26, 2017August 12, 2020AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A strong and inexpensive alternative to both paracord and traditional outdoor accessory cord. Read More …

Gear review: Lightspeed Camp Sleep Pad

Posted onJune 22, 2017April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Long term review of a sleeping pad typically sold at Costco in the spring and summer. Comfortable, high R-value, durable, and reasonable in price. Read More …