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Gear we liked for 2025

Posted onDecember 3, 2025December 4, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Our annual roundup of the simple, effective gear that served Joan and me well in 2025 — from shelters and stoves to daypacks, pans, and a few DIY touches. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, gear we liked, Joan West, myog

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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