lightweight gear

The Frugal Backpacker – The $300 Gear Challenge

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Paul Mags — 27 Comments ↓

Backpacking gear on the cheap. If you are new to backpacking and/or on a budget, here is a complete gear list for less than $300. Updated Jan 2017.

A Quick and Dirty CDT Guide

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Paul Mags — 29 Comments ↓

A quick overview of the Continental Divide Trail for planning purposes. Updated Sept 2018.

A Quick and Dirty Guide to the Appalachian Trail

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Paul Mags — 11 Comments ↓

A quick and dirty guide to the Appalachian Trail. Hopefully, makes planning a long hike on the AT a bit less daunting and a little easier. Updated March 2017.

Lightweight Backpacking 101

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

A quick and dirty overview for transitioning from a traditional backpacker to a lighter weight backpacker. Chart to compare and contrast weights and prices,too

Hike My Hike – Damn It! (HMHDI)

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Paul Mags — 25 Comments ↓

Hike My Hike, Damn it! The one true, correct and absolute way to hike. My way.

Walking The Backbone – A Backpacking Light article

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

An article I wrote for Backpacking Light. A photo essay and a briefy synopsis of the lightweight backpacking gear I used from the trail. Check it out!

“It’s Just A Water Bottle

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

In May of 2004, Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine published an article about the Nalgene bottle craze in Colorado. Not just for outdoor types, but seems EVERYONE has one of these

Come to the Lite Side

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

Isaac Stokes is a neighbor of Marni and Josh. He also writes an outdoor column for the Boulder Weekly. Out of the conversations we had over shared beers, Issac thought

Dirt Bagging – A minimalist gear philsophy

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

A version of this document has appeared in Yogi’s PCT Handbook and on various hiking boards. It is also in the current edition of the Colorado Trail Guidebook. My overview

Drop In The Bottle – Water Treament in the Backcountry

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Paul Mags — 7 Comments ↓

An overview and comparison of ways to treat water in the backcountry for hiking, backpacking and camping.