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The Frugal Backpacker – The $300 Gear Challenge

Posted onJanuary 22, 2021May 26, 2021AuthorPaul Mags42 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

A properly attired hiker: Blaze orange in hunting season

Posted onOctober 5, 2020September 7, 2021AuthorPaul Mags19 Comments

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

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsbackpacking, blaze orange, hiking, hunting, 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 Mags16 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, 2014May 16, 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 Mags34 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, 2013March 23, 2022AuthorPaul Mags27 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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And a 140-mile walk from Grand Junction to Moab is And a 140-mile walk from Grand Junction to Moab is complete!  And, technically, I did 1.5 mi section hike of the #Hayduketrail to walk back to my house. :)
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Besides the finish photo at the historical crossing of the Colorado River (used by Ancestral people, Utes,  the Old Spanish Trail,  and now Transit Vans in 2022!), here are two photos from yesterday.  The highpoint of Mann's Peak at 12272' and overlooking the canyon back to the mountains.
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Time to sort out gear, shower, and drink a cold beer or two. And eat!

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In the byway of Gateway and resupplying. Here's so In the byway of Gateway and resupplying. Here's some photos from yesterday.
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A very scenic route and particularly enjoyed the Uncompaghre Plateau. Onwatd to the la sals.
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And I'm off. ... #grandjunction #colorado #gunniso And I'm off.
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The Grand-Moab Route ... Starting tomorrow morning The Grand-Moab Route
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Starting tomorrow morning, I plan on backpacking from Grand Junction and walking home (literally) to my doorstep in Moab. This ~140-mile route will take in single track, ATV and Jeep track, social paths,  and a limited amount of pavement walking.  I'll go through canyons, over plateaus, through mountains, and end in the high desert I call home.  Other than a small portion of the route outside the La Sal Mountains, I will not use the Kokopelli Trail to make my way home.
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I'll start at the junction of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers. From there, I'll make my way back through some familiar landmarks and places to finish at the historical American Indian Crossing of the Colorado River in Moab (and then walk 1.5 miles to my front door. :) )
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I'll give a fuller update once I finish the route, but I think this overview photo and photos from past trips hints at some of the highlights to come.

EDIT for the water questions -

Most water sources are 10 miles or fewer apart and should not pose an issue for experienced backpackers. The waypoints get named so that any potential water resources seem apparent.

Two waterless stretches include two stretches 17 miles apart.

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After an informative day of workshops, meetings, a After an informative day of workshops, meetings, and lectures @ramblinghemlock went higher into the nearby mountains to check out some canyons on the map. As with many of our recent trips, we went on a hunch, looked at some maps, and found some oblique references in academic journals. 
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We saw evidence of many different eras - pre-1920s ranching days, Ute images, and much evidence of Ancestral Pueblo habitation. 
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Many people came through this area over the years and continue to do into the modern times.
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#hiking #utah #camping #pictographs #petroglyphs
@ramblnghemlock and I spent some time at a volunte @ramblnghemlock and I spent some time at a volunteer training event 
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 Before then we spent two nights camped out, hiked a bit, and saw some places new to us: structures, images, potsherds, and an intriguing boulder that showed signs of work from long ago.
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A memorable start to an informative weekend.

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