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Long term review – REVALCAMP sleeping bag

Posted onJuly 12, 2022July 12, 2022AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Two+ years, and many nights of camping with these sub-$30 sleeping bags, means I can give a review of this worthy part of a $70, three-season sleep system. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, sleeping bag

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

Sleeping systems – Joan’s Picks

Posted onAugust 31, 2020April 25, 2025AuthorJoan4 Comments

Joan’s thoughts on sleeping systems for winter, cowboy camping, hammock camping, and more and what works best for her. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsJoan West, quil, sleeping bag, sleeping pads, wintert

Gear Review: Down Sleeping Wrap #2 Long

Posted onAugust 18, 2020February 15, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A quilt so well-made, Joan “borrows” it from me on her solo trips. And at least once on trips we took together. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, montbell, quilt, sleeping bag

Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm MAX

Posted onJanuary 30, 2020April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A one year+ review of the NeoAir XTherm MAX (rectangular) for cold weather backpacking. The non-WingLock version can be bought at a discount as of 1/2020. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, sleeping bag, sleeping pads, winter

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

Gear review: NatureHike Foam Pad (Z-Lite clone)

Posted onOctober 11, 2018April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

Here’s a $27 alternative to the $45 Z Lite or the new $50 Nemo Switchback. Similar specs and performance at about half the price. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, gear review, sleeping bag, sleeping pads

Sleepings Pads – A grounded view

Posted onOctober 9, 2018April 26, 2025AuthorPaul 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

TBT Gear: Feathered Friends Hummingbird

Posted onJuly 20, 2017November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

I am loaning out this classic sleeping bag for a little bit. Some musings on why a sleeping bag or quilt is not an item to dirt bag if the budget permits. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsFeathered Friends, gear review, quilt, sleeping bag, TBT Gear

Gear review: Lightspeed Camp Sleep Pad

Posted onJune 22, 2017April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Long term review of a sleeping pad typically sold at Costco in the spring and summer. Comfortable, high R-value, durable, and reasonable in price. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscamping, car camping, gear review, sleeping bag, sleeping pads

TBT Gear: Campmor 0F Down Bag

Posted onDecember 10, 2015April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A look at the venerable Campmor 0F down bag. The Campmor house brand bags were known as good budget bags. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsCampmor, gear review, sleeping bag, TBT Gear, winter

Gear Review: Sierra Sniveller quilt

Posted onNovember 18, 2015November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

A long term review of the Jacks ‘R’ Better No Sniveller quilt. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, Jacks 'R' Better, quilt, Sierra Sniveller, sleeping bag

Guide Gear Winter sleeping bag for car camping

Posted onJanuary 22, 2014April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

The Sportsman Guide house brand -15F sleeping bags are a great bargain for deep winter car camping. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscamping, car camping, gear, gear review, sleeping bag, winter

Sleeping Bags : A Quick and Dirty Overview

Posted onJanuary 16, 2013April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

An overview of sleeping bag types and a discussion of down vs. synthetic sleeping bags. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsbackpacking, camping, gear, sleeping bag

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