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TBT Gear: Bunny Boots

Posted onDecember 21, 2016November 17, 2023AuthorPaul 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 …

Gear review: BDU pants

Posted onJune 24, 2016November 25, 2023AuthorPaul 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 …

Gear Review: M65 field pants liner

Posted onMarch 20, 2015December 21, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

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

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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Light, versatile and cheap: The p38 and p51 can openers

Posted onAugust 1, 2014February 12, 2020AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

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

Posted onDecember 12, 2012December 4, 2022AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

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: The Boonie Hat

Posted onAugust 22, 2012November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

A review of that staple of sun, light rain and snow protection AND sartorial splendor: The Boonie Hat .