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Home »Posts tagged  surplus

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Gear over the years – A look back, Part 3

Posted onFebruary 15, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Part three of a a continuing series of looking at gear we’ve used over the yeatrs.
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CategoriesGearTagsgear list, gear used over the years, Joan West, surplus

20+ years Gear Review – Military Surplus Wool Liner Gloves

Posted onDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

As winter approaches, I am reminded of one of the items we use all year around: Surplus wool liner gloves. A long-time favorite for twenty years now and a favorite budget pick for both Joan and I.
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CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, clothing, gear, gear review, gloves, surplus, winter

The Quiver: A plethora of puffies

Posted onNovember 26, 2023April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

The puffies Joan and I use for outdoor use. Updated in November 2023 to feflect both new pieces and input from Joan. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget, car camping, clothing, gear review, Joan West, montbell, nunatak, puffies, surplus, the quiver, winter

Gear we liked for 2023

Posted onNovember 25, 2023April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Our annual look at the pieces of gear and clothing we enjoyed over the past year. A mix of high-end, cottage, budget, and even surplus. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, gear we liked, Joan West, montbell, packrafting, surplus, winter

An overlook – N1-B Mukluks

Posted onApril 27, 2023April 28, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Budget footwear for cool to cold and dry conditions when in camp. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, footwear, gear review, surplus, winter

Five year review – Silk weight surplus bottoms

Posted onDecember 5, 2022April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

At $20 a pair, 4.75 oz, made with Polartec, the surplus thermals make an excellent bang for the buck for active use in cool weather. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, clothing, gear review, shirts, surplus, thermals

New gear we liked for 2022

Posted onNovember 30, 2022April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

A look over the pieces of gear and clothing that served us well in 2022. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbiking, budget gear, gear we liked, Joan West, lightheart gear, Six Moon Designs, surplus

Gear review – Boonie Hat 2.0

Posted onSeptember 21, 2020February 10, 2023AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

I retired my beloved and well-worn boonie hat 6+ months ago. Here’s a look at version 2.0 – wider, lighter, and only $13. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsboonie hat, budget gear, clothing, gear review, hats, sun protection, surplus

The Quiver – Packs

Posted onApril 20, 2020April 22, 2020AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

A look at some of the gear I regularly use. This installment of the series is about the packs. Updated April 2020. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, Gossamer Gear, packs, surplus, the quiver, ULA, winter

Top gear of the decade

Posted onJanuary 1, 2020April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Items of gear and clothing that I used consistently over the decade. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, gear, gear list, montbell, Six Moon Designs, surplus, ULA

Gear review: TSLA 1/4 Zip HyperDri shirt

Posted onDecember 20, 2019December 4, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A light layer excellent for cooler three-season conditions. And only $17. A women’s version is also available for $14. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, clothing, gear review, shirts, surplus, thermals

Road trip gear all-stars

Posted onJuly 14, 2019June 25, 2020AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Some useful items for our Summer 2019 road trip. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, car camping, Kia Sorento, Summer 2019 Road Trip, surplus

Poncho liner from Amazon

A useful item: Poncho liner

Posted onFebruary 21, 2019January 10, 2021AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A poncho liner, aka “a woobie”, is another potentially useful tool to have in the gear kit. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, car camping, gear review, poncho liner, surplus

Whatchya Wearing: Three-Season Hiking base clothing

Posted onFebruary 7, 2019November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

The base clothing I wear for three-season hiking and backpacking. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, surplus, three-season, utah-tip, Whatchya Wearing

Gear review: LWCWUS Thermals (MilSurplus)

Posted onDecember 18, 2018April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A mere $22 for cold weather tops and bottoms comparable to midweight layer offerings from mainstream outdoor companies. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, car camping, clothing, gear review, shirts, surplus, thermals, winter

Top Three Brands for Outdoor Gear and Clothing

Posted onSeptember 18, 2017September 7, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

My three most used brands for outdoor gear and clothing. Based on a BPL discussion. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, Six Moon Designs, surplus, ULA

Gear Review: M65 jacket liner

Posted onApril 13, 2017November 26, 2023AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Another inexpensive and effective surplus store special. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, car camping, clothing, gear review, M65 jacket, puffy, surplus

Whatchya Wearing: Winter Camping

Posted onJanuary 10, 2017November 6, 2024AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

The clothing I take for some deep winter, usually multi-day, camping. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscamping, car camping, clothing, EMS, hiking, skiing, surplus, Whatchya Wearing, winter

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