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Gear review – Boonie Hat 2.0

Posted onSeptember 21, 2020June 22, 2022AuthorPaul 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, cheap outdoor gear, clothing, gear review, hats, 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, 2020September 7, 2020AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

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

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, gear, gear list, montbell, Six Moon Designs, surplus, ULA

Gear review: TSLA 1/4 Zip HyperDri shirt

Posted onDecember 20, 2019June 23, 2021AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

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

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor 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 …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, cheap outdoor gear, 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 …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, cheap outdoor gear, gear review, poncho liner, surplus

Whatchya Wearing: Three-Season Hiking base clothing

Posted onFebruary 7, 2019January 2, 2021AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

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

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

The Quiver: A plethora of puffies

Posted onJanuary 30, 2019January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

The puffies I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, clothing, EMS, gear review, GoLite, montbell, Patagonia, puffies, surplus, the quiver, winter

Gear review: LWCWUS Thermals (MilSurplus)

Posted onDecember 18, 2018June 23, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, cheap outdoor gear, 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 …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, Six Moon Designs, surplus, ULA

Gear Review: M65 jacket liner

Posted onApril 13, 2017September 20, 2021AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Another inexpensive and effective surplus store special. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, cheap outdoor gear, clothing, gear review, M65 jacket, puffies, surplus

Whatchya Wearing: Winter Camping

Posted onJanuary 10, 2017January 22, 2021AuthorPaul 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

Whatchya Wearing: Winter Backpacking

Posted onJanuary 3, 2017February 4, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The clothing I bring when winter backpacking. Supplements my winter day use clothing. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gloves, montbell, skiing, surplus, Whatchya Wearing, winter

TBT Gear: Bunny Boots

Posted onDecember 21, 2016March 16, 2021AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Another Throw Back Thursday gear edition. The warmest boots around – Extreme Cold Vapor Barrier Boots (Type II) aka Bunny Boots. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, footwear, gear review, surplus, TBT Gear, winter

A well worn piece of gear over the seasons

Posted onJuly 6, 2016April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

My well loved and used boonie hat. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsboonie hat, cheap outdoor gear, clothing, hats, surplus

Gear review: BDU pants

Posted onJune 24, 2016April 19, 2021AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Need some durable, versatile and inexpensive pants for trailwork and other outdoor activities? Consider some military style Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) pants. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, clothing, gear review, surplus, trail work

Gear Review: M65 field pants liner

Posted onMarch 20, 2015November 24, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A closer look at some wonderful bargain puffy pants from your local military surplus dealer. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, cheap outdoor gear, clothing, gear review, M65 pants, puffy pants, surplus, winter

Flyers Kit Bag – Easy staging for trips

Posted onOctober 23, 2014May 20, 2020AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A look at the flyer’s kit bag. A surplus store special that makes trip organization easier.
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CategoriesGearTagscar camping, flyers kit bag, gear, gear review, organization, packs, surplus

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On our recent trip to the La Sal Mountains, the SC On our recent trip to the La Sal Mountains, the SCAs borrowed some camping gear with a cold weather focus. ... Both SCAs marveled when I discussed the price of these warm and practical pieces of equipment. ... One of the SCAs kiddingly (??) said that a list with links to all these nifty, warm, and inexpensive items they borrowed for the weekend would be beneficial. .. And of this discussion came this more curated list. Though my site contains many articles about practical budget gear items, I do not have one list of the more popular picks. .. Here’s the list of the many items from trips where people borrowed and enjoyed gear that works effectively without costing much money. ... 🏕️ Link in profile 🎒 #hiking #camping #backpacking #budgetgear
Highlights of Arches .... In the high desert town Highlights of Arches .... In the high desert town I call home, we receive over 3 million visitors a year. A large number of visitors for sure. But of those visitors, over 1.8 million go to Arches National Park. With over 2000 arches, red rock delights, and nearly 120 square miles (190 sq km) in size, a lot to see and do. However, most visitors stay on paved roads that add up to ~45 miles (~70 km) of out-and-back driving. And that’s the highlights many people, including friends visiting from out of town, want to see. Between guiding, taking friends for visits, and the hikes Joan and I did in the park, I’ve curated a variation of some “Arches Highlights.” A way to see some of the more well-known places in the park and works for the person who wants to do some light hiking of about ~5 miles (~8km) total and wishes to spend ~4 hrs or so to see the park. I don’t claim this particular tour is the definitive one, the best, or one suited to everyone’s taste. I do know many people I’ve taken on this tour or suggested to like it quite a bit. With all this in mind, I present a suggested way to see the highlights of this national park. You miss my colorful anecdotes, hand motions, and the remnants of my “RhoDyeluhn” accent, but that’s a potential plus! ... 🥾 Link in profile 🥾 .. #hiking #arches #archesnationalpark #moab #utah #nationalpark #nps #moabutah
Twice a year, @ramblinghemlock and I bring the SCA Twice a year, @ramblinghemlock and I bring the SCA (park interns) in her group out for a camping trip. A chance to introduce them to a part of Moab not typically seen. In this case, the La Sal Mountains. .. With 90F temps below, we enjoyed crisp weather, hot drinks, and a touch of the start of autumn up at 10k and more feet. ... #hiking #camping #lasalmountains #moab #utah #moabutah
A quick weekend in the San Juans. The side trail i A quick weekend in the San Juans. The side trail is not one we hiked before and required a little sleuthing to find. ... No signs indicating the trail until we reached the end of the jeep road not found on the usual map layer suspects. .. But well worth finding this trail for access to the early autumn splendor of the San Juans. .. #hiking #backpacking #Colorado #sanjuanmountains
On the way to the San Juans, we noticed dark cloud On the way to the San Juans, we noticed dark clouds overhanging the high peaks. And the NOAA point forecast predicted similar weather throughout the weekend. .. We pulled the truck over, @ramblinghemlock looked over some maps, and we quickly made a plan B to a mesa in the national monument. ... Plan B worked out beautifully with a place to ourselves overlooking a viewscape taking in the La Sals, the Abajos, the San Juans, Monument Valley, Bears Ears, and Sleeping Ute. ... And the area? Lots of mounds, impressions of outlined walls, and sherds abounded. This mesa once held a thriving community. And we had it to ourselves. The map did not even name the mesa. .. An excellent weekend that again indicates that we'll never see all there's to see in this area. ... 📷 5 and 6 co @ramblinghemlock #hiking #camping #colorado
We went to the places in between the mountains and We went to the places in between the mountains and the desert and camped on the mesa. ... With the mountains having thunderstorms and the town facing floods, we had a cozy camp in the ponderosas. ... The views along the mesa rims proved outstanding. @ramblinghemlock spent a handful of days home in the past month. This relaxed trip proved perfect for the weekend. ... #hiking #camping #moab #utah
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