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Whatchya Wearing: Winter Backpacking

Posted onJanuary 3, 2017December 15, 2025AuthorPaul 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, 2016April 26, 2025AuthorPaul 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, budget gear, clothing, hats, surplus

Gear review: BDU pants

Posted onJune 24, 2016November 6, 2024AuthorPaul 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, 2015July 17, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

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

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, car camping, clothing, gear review, M65 pants, puffy, puffy pants, surplus, winter

Flyers Kit Bag – Easy staging for trips

Posted onOctober 23, 2014September 26, 2025AuthorPaul 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

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

Posted onAugust 1, 2014April 26, 2025AuthorPaul 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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CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, gear, gear review, knives, surplus

Outfitted by G.I. Joe – Military Surplus Gear

Posted onDecember 12, 2012December 8, 2025AuthorPaul 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 …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpacking, budget gear, camping, car camping, clothing, gear, gear review, hiking, outdoors, surplus

Gear Review: The Boonie Hat

Posted onAugust 22, 2012April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

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

CategoriesGearTagsboonie hat, budget gear, clothing, gear, gear review, hats, surplus

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