The Quiver – Packs
A look at some of the gear I regularly use. This installment of the series is about the packs. Updated April 2020. Read More …
Tag: surplus
Top gear of the decade
Items of gear and clothing that I used consistently over the decade. Read More …
Gear review: TSLA 1/4 Zip HyperDri shirt
A light layer excellent for cooler three-season conditions. And only $17. A women’s version is also available for $14. Read More …
Road trip gear all-stars
Some useful items for our Summer 2019 road trip. Read More …
A useful item: Poncho liner
A poncho liner, aka “a woobie”, is another potentially useful tool to have in the gear kit. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Three-Season Hiking base clothing
The base clothing I wear for three-season hiking and backpacking. Read More …
The Quiver: A plethora of puffies
The puffies I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
Gear review: LWCWUS Thermals (MilSurplus)
A mere $22 for cold weather tops and bottoms comparable to midweight layer offerings from mainstream outdoor companies. Read More …
Top Three Brands for Outdoor Gear and Clothing
My three most used brands for outdoor gear and clothing. Based on a BPL discussion. Read More …
Gear Review: M65 jacket liner
Another inexpensive and effective surplus store special. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Winter Camping
The clothing I take for some deep winter, usually multi-day, camping. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Winter Backpacking
The clothing I bring when winter backpacking. Supplements my winter day use clothing. Read More …
TBT Gear: Bunny Boots
Another Throw Back Thursday gear edition. The warmest boots around – Extreme Cold Vapor Barrier Boots (Type II) aka Bunny Boots. Read More …
A well worn piece of gear over the seasons
My well loved and used boonie hat. Read More …
Gear review: BDU pants
Need some durable, versatile and inexpensive pants for trailwork and other outdoor activities? Consider some military style Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) pants. Read More …
Gear Review: M65 field pants liner
A closer look at some wonderful bargain puffy pants from your local military surplus dealer. Read More …
Flyers Kit Bag – Easy staging for trips
A look at the flyer’s kit bag. A surplus store special that makes trip organization easier.
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Light, versatile and cheap: The p38 and p51 can openers
A surprisingly versatile invention that is well over seventy years old at this point: The p38 and p51 can openers.
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Outfitted by G.I. Joe – Military Surplus Gear
Military surplus gear for the outdoor enthusiast. Besides being affordable, some of it is surprisingly light and similar to civilian gear. Read More …
Gear Review – Military Surplus Wool Liner Gloves
As winter approaches, I am reminded of one of the items I use all year around: Surplus wool liner gloves.
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Gear Review: The Boonie Hat
A review of that staple of sun, light rain and snow protection AND sartorial splendor: The Boonie Hat .