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A properly attired hiker: Blaze orange in hunting season

Posted onOctober 5, 2022October 12, 2022AuthorPaul Mags25 Comments

Different options for the wearing of blaze orange while hiking during hunting season. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsbackpacking, blaze orange, hiking, hunting, popular

The Frugal Backpacker – The $300 Gear Challenge

Posted onJanuary 22, 2021May 26, 2021AuthorPaul Mags43 Comments

Backpacking gear on the cheap. A complete gear list for less than $300. Now with a “Frugal Deluxe Kit” for 9.5 lbs and $400! Updated Jan 2021 Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbeginner, cheap outdoor gear, gear, gear list, popular

Stove Comparison – Real World Use

Posted onOctober 17, 2018March 31, 2021AuthorPaul Mags35 Comments

An overview of backpacking stove types with their pluses and minuses. No such thing a the “best stove”…just what is best for you. Revised October 2018. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsburn bans, popular, stoves

Sleepings Pads – A grounded view

Posted onOctober 9, 2018January 2, 2021AuthorPaul Mags22 Comments

An overview and comparison of sleeping pads for backpacking and camping. Updated October 2018. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagspopular, sleeping bag, sleeping pads

Ground Cloths : A quick overview

Posted onOctober 1, 2018January 2, 2021AuthorPaul Mags45 Comments

An overlook at some options for ground cloths when backpacking or camping. Updated for 2018. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsground cloth, popular, shelters

Gear review: Paradox DriRelease thermals from Costco

Posted onFebruary 16, 2016January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A review of the Paradox DriRelease thermals. Well made, affordable and effective base layers typically found at Costco. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, clothing, Costco, DriRelease, gear review, merino blend, Pardox, popular, shirts, thermals

Talus vs. Scree – What is the difference?

Posted onSeptember 15, 2015January 2, 2021AuthorPaul Mags19 Comments

A quick and dirty description of the difference between talus and scree. Read More …

CategoriesGetting StartedTagsoff trail, popular, scree, talus

Off-season backpacking destinations in Colorado

Posted onFebruary 18, 2015January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Some ideas for spring or late fall shoulder season backpacking destinations in Colorado.
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CategoriesTrip PlanningTagsbackpacking, Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness, Colorado, Colorado National Monument, Colorado Plateau, colorado-tip, Dominguez Canyon, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, popular, shoulder season

The Colorado Trail “End to End” Guide

Posted onApril 18, 2014June 14, 2022AuthorPaul Mags90 Comments

A guide for planning long hikes on The Colorado Trail. Town info, resupply, alt routes, and general info. Revised regularly. Read More …

CategoriesQuick and Dirty Guides, Trip PlanningTagscollegiate loop, Colorado, Colorado Trail, colorado-tip, popular, resupply, thru hiking

A Quick and Dirty CDT Guide

Posted onDecember 17, 2013March 23, 2022AuthorPaul Mags35 Comments

A quick overview of the Continental Divide Trail for planning purposes. Updated regularly. Read More …

CategoriesQuick and Dirty Guides, Trip PlanningTagsContinental Divide Trail, lightweight backpacking, lightweight gear, popular

A Quick and Dirty Guide to the Appalachian Trail

Posted onDecember 3, 2013April 4, 2022AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A planning guide and overview for planning a thru-hike or long backpack on the Appalachian Trail.
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CategoriesQuick and Dirty Guides, Trip PlanningTagsAppalachian Trail, backpacking gear, lightweight backpacking, lightweight gear, popular

Pacific Crest Trail - Old School Style!

A Quick and Dirty Guide to The Pacific Crest Trail

Posted onNovember 18, 2013August 16, 2022AuthorPaul Mags29 Comments

A Pacific Crest Trail planning guide. A way to get an overview of this wonderful trail without being bogged down with lots of info! Updated regularly. Read More …

CategoriesQuick and Dirty Guides, Trip PlanningTagsPacific Crest Trail, popular

East to West – Uinta Highline Trail

Posted onSeptember 7, 2013December 7, 2021AuthorPaul Mags55 Comments

My experience backpacking on the Uinta Highline trail in Utah. With trip planning and logistic info. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor Jaunts, Quick and Dirty Guides, Thru Hikes, Trip PlanningTagsbackpacking, Highline Trail, hiking, popular, Uinta Highline Trail, Uintas, utah, utah-tip

Backpacking Loops – Mags Favorites

Posted onJuly 21, 2013January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags136 Comments

Some favorite backpacking loops in the Denver – Boulder area of Colorado. Read More …

CategoriesTrip PlanningTagsbackpacking, Colorado, colorado-tip, hike, Indian Peaks, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Lost Creek Wilderness, Pawnee-Buchanan Loop, popular, Two Pass Loop Indian Peaks

Build a gear sled the dirt bagger way

Posted onDecember 26, 2012January 2, 2021AuthorPaul Mags16 Comments

For flat or moderate terrain, a gear sled is a great way to haul in gear. Here’s how to build a simple gear sled without breaking the bank. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagscheap outdoor gear, DIY, gear sled, inexpensive, popular, pulk, simple, skiing, snowshoeing, winter

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A wintery weekend behind the rocks ... @ramblinghe A wintery weekend behind the rocks ... @ramblinghemlock and I kept it local this weekend as there is much snow in other places. Joan was not as keen to ski tour as I nor did we wish to drive down snowy roads. ... Instead, we went to a nearby wilderness study area and walked some ATV, jeep, and MTB track that gets little traffic this time of the year. .. What's a busy (!) place come spring makes a deserted, and stunning, place to view the winter sunset, the alpenglow on the La Sals, and that stunning mix of red rock and snow found on the Colorado Plateau during the winter months ... #hiking #backpacking #camping #Moab #Utah #moabutah
Ten miles from home. Not bad. Ten miles from home. Not bad.
A cold and overcast morning for some local high de A cold and overcast morning for some local high desert hiking. We took a quick pitstop with few people before taking a hike in a more obscure park corner. The unofficial kick-off for peak season will start in less than a month. .. We'll now enjoy the local park with red rock, snow, winter light, and fewer people. ... #hiking #moab #utah #moabutah #archesnationalpark
Joan finished a project today and could not join m Joan finished a project today and could not join me for hiking. I decided to stay local, see what I could see with fewer people, all topped with snow, and enjoy the beauty of my "backyard." .. Winter makes the perfect time to see the familiar in a different light. ... #hiking #moab #utah #moabutah #petroglyphs
Joan looks at the made-in-the-USA, ~6..5 oz and $6 Joan looks at the made-in-the-USA, ~6..5 oz and $65 @lightheart_gear Base Layer Shirt, designed by a woman for women. This shirt comes in sizes up to 3XL as well. Over the late fall and into winter, Joan’s worn this every week on our hiking, camping, and backpacking trips. Joan noted there are no other reviews posted of this garment and thought she’d write about one of her now favorite pieces of clothing . . 👕 Link in profile 🥾 .... #hiking #backpacking #camping
Snow in the high desert. .. #moab #utah #moabutah Snow in the high desert. .. #moab #utah #moabutah
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