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Gear we liked for 2024

Posted onDecember 18, 2024December 20, 2024AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Our annual summary of “The Gear We Liked” in 2024. A mix of cottage, budget, and even some MYOG courtesy of the talented Joan. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, gear we liked, Joan West, myog, packrafting

Sewing lightweight tall gaiters

Posted onJuly 18, 2024December 1, 2024AuthorJoan1 Comment

Joan’s rocked a skirt and long gaiter combo for ventilation and protection from the sun and brush for many years now. Here’s her MYOG instructions on making a pair. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsfootwear, Joan West, myog, sun protection

Dirt Bagger Winter Stove Platform

Posted onDecember 12, 2023April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

How to build an inexpensive  stove platform for winter backpacking. Bonus: doubles as a heat reflector.
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CategoriesGear, Getting Started, Quick TipsTagsbackpacking, blue foam, budget gear, DIY, gear, heat reflector, myog, quick tip, stove base, stove platform, winter

Review – West Desert Gear & Repair camera bag

Posted onJanuary 5, 2023October 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

A long-term review of the West Desert Gear & Repair camera bag and an overlook at this cottage gear company’s work. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscamera, camera bag, gear review, myog

Hands-free umbrella rigging

Posted onSeptember 23, 2019December 18, 2024AuthorJoan12 Comments

Joan shares her techniques for using an umbrella hands-free. Bonus: She also shares some unique, and colorful, alternative uses for an umbrella, too! Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsDIY, Joan West, myog, rain gear, sun protection, umbrella, utah-tip

Re-thinking long gaiters

Posted onMay 7, 2019April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

I don’t use long gaiters for three-season backpacking. But I know people who do. And here’s why. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gaiters, myog

Quick Tip: Sun shield reflector for insoles

Posted onJanuary 4, 2017December 18, 2024AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Some DIY reflective insoles to help keep the feet warm when stationary in winter. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Quick TipsTagsbudget gear, car camping, DIY, footwear, insoles, myog, quick tip, winter

Kia Sorento cargo shelf

Posted onJune 25, 2015December 18, 2024AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

A cargo shelf for our 2005 Kia Sorento. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, cargo shelf, DIY, gear, Kia Sorento, myog

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