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First impressons – Gossamer Gear “The Two”

Posted onJune 30, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An initial overlook at The Gossamer Gear “The Two” that Joan and I have used the past couple of months. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, shelters

10+ year gear review – Flytop tent

Posted onJanuary 16, 2024March 24, 2024AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An off-hand purchase about a decade ago of our current backup/loaner tent makes me think of the place and use of budget gear items. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, gear review, shelters

Gear Review – ALPS Mountaineering Chaos 3 tent

Posted onOctober 5, 2023April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

After about 100 nights we find the $200 ALPS Mountaineering Chaos 3 an excellent car camping tent. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, gear, gear review, shelters

New gear we liked for 2021

Posted onDecember 14, 2021April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

We did not buy or have a chance to try out much new gear or clothing this past year. Instead, we replaced worn-out items with a few exceptions. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear we liked, Joan West, shelters, Six Moon Designs, sleeping bag, sleeping pads

Gear Review – Slumberjack SJK Roadhouse Tarp

Posted onFebruary 16, 2021August 21, 2022AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A very good sun and rain tarp for the back of a truck or SUV. Purchase some additional equipment and the tarp goes from a very good piece of gear to excellent. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscamping, gear review, shelters, Tacoma

First impressions: Wild Oasis DCF

Posted onJune 16, 2020October 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

My initial impressions of the Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis. I’ve owned a form of this shelter since 2006. And now, I have the DCF version new for 2020. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, shelters, Six Moon Designs

Intro to Backpacking Pt 2- Shelter options

Posted onApril 29, 2020April 27, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

In this video, we’ll look at different shelter options available to backpackers ranging, why cowboy camping works so well, and some info on groundsheets. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting Started, VideosTagsshelters, videos

Top Ten Backpacking Shelters Of All Time

Posted onApril 8, 2020April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags17 Comments

A less orthodox version of these popular top ten lists. Ahem. 😉 Updated April 2020. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, gear review, shelters, tents, the quiver, winter

Tent of Wonder – Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 (2019)

Posted onApril 3, 2020April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Less of a gear review and more about thoughts about having the right gear for what we are doing and works well for us. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsBig Agnes, gear, gear review, review, shelters, tents

Ten Ghosts of Gear Past

Posted onNovember 20, 2018April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Some gear or clothing I used to use. But I have now phased out for various reasons. Always interesting to see how styles and preferences evolve over the years. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear, shelters, sleeping bag

Ground Cloths : A quick overview

Posted onOctober 1, 2018April 26, 2025AuthorPaul 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

TBT Gear : REI Hoodoo 3

Posted onAugust 24, 2017April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A very large, no longer made “ultralight backpacking shelter” that I would never take backpacking. But works well for base camp. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, gear review, shelters, TBT Gear

TBT Gear: SMD Wild Oasis

Posted onJuly 13, 2017October 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

A look back at an older shelter that is very versatile. And one I am thinking of cycling back in for some planned trips with possible mixed conditions. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, shelters, Six Moon Designs, TBT Gear, tents

Gear review: Bank line for cord

Posted onJune 26, 2017August 12, 2020AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A strong and inexpensive alternative to both paracord and traditional outdoor accessory cord. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbank line, budget gear, car camping, cord, gear review, shelters

An overlook: Sierra Designs High Route 1FL

Posted onOctober 5, 2016April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Some initial impressions of the High Route 1FL shelter. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsAndrew Skurka, gear review, shelters, Sierra Designs

Gear review: Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker

Posted onSeptember 22, 2016October 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

A reasonably priced 24 oz shelter that works well for my shoulder season, group trips or when it is insect prone. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, shelters, Six Moon Designs, tent

Gear Review: Black Diamond Firstlight tent

Posted onMay 4, 2016May 18, 2017AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

The Black Diamond Firstlight is a light and easy to setup winter shelter for the solo winter backpacker not spending a lot of time in camp. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, shelters, tents, winter

Quick Tip: Pull tab guyline tensioner

Posted onMarch 22, 2016April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Make a guyline tensioner out of pull tab from a can. Light, cheap and easy to use. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting Started, Quick TipsTagsbackpacking, budget gear, camping, DIY, guylines, quick tip, shelters, tarp

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