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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 …

Five year review – Silk weight surplus bottoms

Posted onDecember 5, 2022AuthorPaul 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 …

New gear we liked for 2022

Posted onNovember 30, 2022December 4, 2022AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

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

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 …

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 …

Top gear of the decade

Posted onJanuary 1, 2020November 29, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

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

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 …

Road trip gear all-stars

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

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

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 …

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 …

The Quiver: A plethora of puffies

Posted onJanuary 30, 2019January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

The puffies I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …

Gear review: LWCWUS Thermals (MilSurplus)

Posted onDecember 18, 2018December 4, 2022AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

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

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 …

Gear Review: M65 jacket liner

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

Another inexpensive and effective surplus store special. Read More …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …