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Top Three Brands for Outdoor Gear and Clothing

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

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

Gear Review: M65 jacket liner

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

Another inexpensive and effective surplus store special.

Whatchya Wearing: Winter Camping

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Paul Mags — 7 Comments ↓

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

Whatchya Wearing: Winter Backpacking

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

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

TBT Gear: Bunny Boots

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Paul Mags — 6 Comments ↓

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

A well worn piece of gear over the seasons

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Paul Mags — 6 Comments ↓

My well loved and used boonie hat.

Gear review: BDU pants

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

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

The Quiver – Packs

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Paul Mags — 5 Comments ↓

A look at some of the gear I regularly use. This installment of the series is about the packs.

Gear Review: M65 field pants liner

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

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

Flyers Kit Bag – Easy staging for trips

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

A look at the flyer’s kit bag. A surplus store special that makes trip organization easier.