LNT – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:20:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg LNT – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 How to find dispersed camping sites? https://pmags.com/how-to-find-dispersed-camping-sites https://pmags.com/how-to-find-dispersed-camping-sites#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:58:35 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=29997 How to find dispersed camping sites?

Designated sites can be practical. But Joan and I prefer dispersed sites for our camping. Here are some ideas on how to find dispersed (free) campsites. Read More ...

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With over six months of active use, Joan looks at the well-known Kula Cloth and compares it to the more budget-minded bandanna from the past decade-plus of use. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/pee-rag-kula-cloth-vs-cotton-bandanna/feed 2 29883 The Trek – Backcountry Campfires : A relic of the past https://pmags.com/the-trek-backcountry-campfires-a-relic-of-the-past https://pmags.com/the-trek-backcountry-campfires-a-relic-of-the-past#respond Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:30:19 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=29539 The Trek – Backcountry Campfires : A relic of the past

The Trek published my thoughts on backcountry campfires. Happy to have a larger and different audience discuss this important issue. Read More ...

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I've made a case that campfires belong in the past with other practices. And to make that change, we need to change the culture around campfires—some thoughts. Read More ...

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Why backcountry campfires should no longer be a regular part of the backpacking experience. Updated with modified views. Read More ...

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People on either side of the political divide are often more alike than different. They both eschew practicality and safety for political statements. Read More ...

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Some thoughts about the Seventh Principle of Leave No Trace: "Be Considerate of Other Visitors." Read More ...

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If you have to stay at home, now is the time to brush up your outdoor skill set. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/stuck-at-home-some-skills-to-learn/feed 1 26543 Quick Tip: LNT Rule of Thumb for Animal Photos https://pmags.com/quick-tip-lnt-rule-of-thumb-for-animal-photos https://pmags.com/quick-tip-lnt-rule-of-thumb-for-animal-photos#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 06:40:38 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=21605 Quick Tip: LNT Rule of Thumb for Animal Photos

A literal rule of thumb for gauging if you are too close to an animal for photo taking. Read More ...

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