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Gear Review – SMD Pack Pods

Posted onMay 12, 2021AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

At ~1 oz for the 7 liters (large) pod, Six Moon Designs pack pods make a light, affordable, and inexpensive alternative to most stuff sacks or ditty bags. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, packs, Six Moon Designs

Gear review: ULA Circuit backpack

Posted onFebruary 24, 2021March 9, 2021AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

The ULA Circuit makes a “jack of all trades pack” for three years now. From cold-weather backpacking to desert water hauls and only at a little over 2 lbs. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, packs, ULA

Three months out – Six Moon Designs Daybreaker

Posted onJuly 23, 2020January 10, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An overview of my first few months using the Six Moon Designs Daybreaker travel and day-use pack. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsdaypack, gear review, packs, Six Moon Designs

A tale of three packs

Posted onJuly 1, 2020AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Looking over my collection of Ultralight Adventure Equipment (ULA) packs from a long term view. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagspacks, ULA. gear review, videos

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 …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, organization, packs

The Quiver – Packs

Posted onApril 20, 2020April 22, 2020AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

A look at some of the gear I regularly use. This installment of the series is about the packs. Updated April 2020. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, Gossamer Gear, packs, surplus, the quiver, ULA, winter

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 …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, day hiking, gear list, organization, packs, utah-tip

Gear considerations for Utah hiking

Posted onFebruary 13, 2019November 8, 2022AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Some considerations for gear, and technique, that I found useful for Utah. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, electronics, footwear, gear maintenance, packs, sun protection, utah, utah-tip, water containers

Desert Rat Sartorial Splendor

Posted onApril 25, 2018November 29, 2022AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Clothing and some gear I’ve been using since October in the desert or desert-like environments. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, clothing, desert, packs, utah-tip

Gear review: Zpacks Multipack

Posted onMarch 30, 2017May 26, 2017AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A simple, light, and versatile pack that makes a good camera bag. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, packs, photography

First impressions: Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor

Posted onOctober 4, 2016April 22, 2020AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Initial impressions of the Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor backpack. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsAndrew Skurka, backpacks, gear review, packs, Sierra Designs

Gear review: ULA CDT backpack

Posted onSeptember 20, 2016February 15, 2022AuthorPaul Mags16 Comments

An older lighter weight warhorse that works well if you need to go lighter, enjoy versatility, durability and venture off-trail. Bonus: Not expensive. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpack, gear review, packs, ULA

TBT Gear: Gossamer Gear Rukus

Posted onApril 7, 2016April 22, 2020AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

An odd pack that is “neither fish nor fowl”, but ends up being surprisingly useful. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpacks, daypack, gear review, Gossamer Gear, packs, TBT Gear

Test spin: Gossamer Gear Type 2 Utility Backpack

Posted onJanuary 19, 2015January 1, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Initial impressions of the Gossamer Gear Type 2 Utility Backpack. With a followup in March 2016. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpack, daypack, gear review, Gossamer Gear, packs, Type 2 Utility Pack

Flyers Kit Bag – Easy staging for trips

Posted onOctober 23, 2014May 20, 2020AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A look at the flyer’s kit bag. A surplus store special that makes trip organization easier.
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CategoriesGearTagscar camping, flyers kit bag, gear, gear review, organization, packs, surplus

Quick Look – Six Moon Designs Fusion 50

Posted onSeptember 3, 2014January 15, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An overview of the Fusion 50 by Six Moon Designs

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CategoriesGearTagsbackpack, Fusion 50, gear, gear review, packs, Six Moon Designs

Gear Review: ULA Catalyst

Posted onJuly 11, 2013February 24, 2021AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

A review of the ULA Catalyst backpack Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear, gear review, packs, ULA, ULA Catalyst

Gear Review – Patagonia Lightweight Travel Pack

Posted onJuly 8, 2012June 20, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A review of Patagonia’s Lightweight Travel Pack  

CategoriesGearTagsdaypack, gear, gear review, hiking, packs, review

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 With some map reading, we plotted out a satisfying route. And with some 4WD travel, we also found a quiet spot for the second night. 
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@ramblinghemlock continues to get better, and we d @ramblinghemlock continues to get better, and we did a bit more hiking than in previous weeks. 
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@ramblinghemlock had a bit more energy this weeken @ramblinghemlock had a bit more energy this weekend so we did some hiking and camping. Along the way, we saw some images and lithics at places "in between." 
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Long before I got into the outdoors, my 12 yr old Long before I got into the outdoors, my 12 yr old self embraced Star Trek. I never left those geek roots behind and still watch the latest episodes. In this case, "Picard."
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@ramblinghemlock is still a bit under the weather, @ramblinghemlock is still a bit under the weather, so we took it easy today and went to the nearby @deadhorsepoint with some of the best views towards the Colorado River and also towards what people colloquially call "Thelma and Louise Point."
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