popular – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:14:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg popular – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 The Colorado Trail “End to End” Guide https://pmags.com/colorado-trail-end-to-end-guide-2 https://pmags.com/colorado-trail-end-to-end-guide-2#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:00:22 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=2425 The Colorado Trail “End to End” Guide

A guide for planning long hikes on The Colorado Trail. Town info, resupply, alt routes, logistics, and general info. Revised regularly and updated Nov 2025. Read More ...

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Different options for the wearing of blaze orange and other hi-vis colors while hiking during peak hunting season. Updated Fall 2025. Read More ...

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Backpacking gear on the cheap. A complete gear list for $300 and under 15 lbs. Revised for 2024. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/300-gear-challenge/feed 45 545 Stove Comparison – Real World Use https://pmags.com/stove-comparison-real-world-use https://pmags.com/stove-comparison-real-world-use#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:30:28 +0000 http://pmags2.jzapin.com/?p=524 Stove Comparison – Real World Use

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 ...

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

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

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]]> https://pmags.com/ground-cloths-a-quick-overview/feed 45 2569 Gear review: Paradox DriRelease thermals from Costco https://pmags.com/gear-review-paradox-drirelease-thermals-from-costco https://pmags.com/gear-review-paradox-drirelease-thermals-from-costco#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:56:49 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=10282 Gear review: Paradox DriRelease thermals from Costco

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

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

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Some ideas for spring or late fall shoulder season backpacking destinations in Colorado.
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A quick overview of the Continental Divide Trail for planning purposes. Updated regularly. Read More ...

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