surplus – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:31:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg surplus – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Gear over the years – A look back, Part 3 https://pmags.com/gear-over-the-years-a-look-back-part-3 https://pmags.com/gear-over-the-years-a-look-back-part-3#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2025 19:29:17 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=35559 Gear over the years – A look back, Part 3

Part three of a a continuing series of looking at gear we've used over the yeatrs.
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The pants I use for trail or related work. One pair for heavier duty or cold weather work and one for lighter duty work or when it's warm. Read More ...

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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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]]> https://pmags.com/gear-review-military-surplus-liner-gloves/feed 4 3671 The Quiver: A plethora of puffies https://pmags.com/the-quiver-a-plethora-of-puffies https://pmags.com/the-quiver-a-plethora-of-puffies#comments Mon, 27 Nov 2023 02:21:57 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=23158 The Quiver: A plethora of puffies

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

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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 ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/gear-we-liked-for-2023/feed 4 32823 An overlook – N1-B Mukluks https://pmags.com/an-overlook-n1-b-mukluks https://pmags.com/an-overlook-n1-b-mukluks#respond Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:36:16 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=32171 An overlook – N1-B Mukluks

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

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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 ...

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

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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 ...

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

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