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Perma-camping kit: What the heck is it?

Posted onJanuary 13, 2021December 7, 2021AuthorPaul Mags12 Comments

Another way to maximize outdoor time: Having some gear pre-packed and ready to go. Read More …

Gear Review: LA Police Gear Multiuse Tote

Posted onMay 20, 2020April 19, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The LA Police Gear Collapsible Multiuse Tote ends up being another non-outdoors item that ends up surprisingly useful for outdoor pursuits. Read More …

Getting organized, some light construction, and a sewing room

Posted onNovember 6, 2019April 22, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

What I’ve been up to and answering the occasional questions of how we organize all our gear and clothing. Read More …

My day pack – what I have prepacked

Posted onOctober 16, 2019January 2, 2021AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Rather than accidentally forget the gear, I always have my ~3 lb daypack pre-staged. Here’s what’s in my day pack. Read More …

More thoughts on “Be Prepared”

Posted onMarch 20, 2019August 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Some additional thoughts on the Boy Scouts Motto of “Be Prepared.” A motto often misinterpreted to be gear focused. Read More …

Better to have it and not need it?

Posted onMarch 13, 2019May 27, 2020AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Thoughts on a widely used trope. Read More …

Gear pick of the year 2018: Plastic storage bins

Posted onNovember 28, 2018May 20, 2020AuthorPaul Mags12 Comments

A practical, useful, and outstanding gear pick for maximizing your outdoor time. Read More …

Mise en Place and the outdoors

Posted onNovember 7, 2018January 3, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

“Everything in its place.” That culinary phrase, when applied to outdoor pursuits, helps maximize time in the outdoors and makes it more enjoyable. Read More …