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TBT Gear: MSR Simmerlite

Posted onSeptember 21, 2017September 6, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A relatively light, compact, and quiet white gas stove. It was just marketed wrongly. And the stove came out at the wrong time. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, stoves, TBT Gear

TBT Gear : REI Hoodoo 3

Posted onAugust 24, 2017October 15, 2019AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A very large, no longer made “ultralight backpacking shelter” that I would never take backpacking. But works well for base camp. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, gear review, shelters, TBT Gear

TBT Gear: Feathered Friends Hummingbird

Posted onJuly 20, 2017October 16, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

I am loaning out this classic sleeping bag for a little bit. Some musings on why a sleeping bag or quilt is not an item to dirt bag if the budget permits. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsFeathered Friends, gear review, quilt, sleeping bag, TBT Gear

TBT Gear: SMD Wild Oasis

Posted onJuly 13, 2017April 22, 2020AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

A look back at an older shelter that is very versatile. And one I am thinking of cycling back in for some planned trips with possible mixed conditions. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, shelters, Six Moon Designs, TBT Gear, tents

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 …

CategoriesGearTagscar camping, footwear, gear review, surplus, TBT Gear, winter

TBT Gear: Coghlan’s outdoor gear

Posted onAugust 18, 2016AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

A look at a company whose gear always seems to creep into a person’s outdoor kit at one time or another. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsCoghlan's, TBT Gear

TBT Gear: Cheesecloth

Posted onJune 2, 2016June 14, 2019AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

TBT follow-up to my surprisingly popular article on Pecorino Romano cheese. How to keep all cheese even longer in the backcountry? Use some cheesecloth. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Quick TipsTagsfood, quick tip, TBT Gear

TBT Gear: Gossamer Gear Rukus

Posted onApril 7, 2016April 22, 2020AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

An odd pack that is “neither fish nor fowl”, but ends up being surprisingly useful. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpacks, daypack, gear review, Gossamer Gear, packs, TBT Gear

TBT Gear: Cast iron cookware

Posted onFebruary 25, 2016January 15, 2020AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

It is Throwback Thursday with a look at cast iron cook gear! The old school cookware that is suitable for in home or camp. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscamping, car camping, cast iron, cookware, food, gear review, stoves, TBT Gear

TBT Gear: Lands’ End ragg wool socks

Posted onFebruary 4, 2016April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Another Throwback Thursday look at gear. This time a simple pair of ragg wool socks I’ve used for many ski tour days. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear review, Lands End, ragg wool, socks, TBT Gear, winter

TBT Gear: Dachstein boiled wool mittens

Posted onJanuary 14, 2016February 4, 2021AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A closer look at the venerable Dachstein boiled wool mittens. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear review, gloves, TBT Gear, winter

TBT Gear: Windbreaker anorak

Posted onJanuary 7, 2016December 14, 2021AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Another TBT item. The simple anorak windbreaker works very well for winter. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsanorak, cheap outdoor gear, clothing, gear review, rain gear, TBT Gear, windbreaker, winter

TBT Gear: Candle lantern

Posted onDecember 24, 2015April 16, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Throwback Thursday..gear style! The warm glow of a candle lantern is rediscovered for winter backpacking and camping. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscandle lantern, gear review, lights, TBT Gear, winter

TBT Gear: Campmor 0F Down Bag

Posted onDecember 10, 2015July 20, 2017AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A look at the venerable Campmor 0F down bag. The Campmor house brand bags were known as good budget bags. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsCampmor, gear review, sleeping bag, TBT Gear, winter

TBT Gear: Equinox Ultralight Tarp

Posted onMay 7, 2015February 2, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A look at an old warhorse. Functional, light, still works, not expensive. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsEquinox, gear review, shelters, silnylon, tarp, TBT Gear

TBT Gear: Mini-Maglite Jakstrap Headband

Posted onApril 23, 2015February 2, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A look at another old piece of gear that I am re-purposing for a new item. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, headband, lights, TBT Gear

TBT Gear: The Photon II light

Posted onMarch 12, 2015September 7, 2020AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Another TBT gear – The Photon II keychain light Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, gear review, knives, lights, Photon II, TBT Gear

TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel

Posted onFebruary 26, 2015October 16, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbackpacking, EMS, gear, gear review, skiing, TBT Gear, winter

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A complete outdoor kit that fits in one duffel bag and can get used for the beginner out backpacking, day hiking, car camping, etc. It is meant for people who have limited time, money, and space for outdoor activities and gear.
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A quick camping and hiking trip out in the La Sal A quick camping and hiking trip out in the La Sal Mountains that form the backdrop of town.. In less than an hour, we went from the desert heat to the aspens, set up our camp, and had dinner going. Good to keep it local and to see how the mountains recovered since the #packcreekfire. 
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On a lighter note, one of the joys of our new home On a lighter note, one of the joys of our new home is that our new location is a mile or so from downtown and right near the bike paths or lanes. 
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I WFH full-time now, and the only time we take the truck is for our outdoor trips. 
Joan commutes almost daily by bike through red rock canyons and over the Colorado River to Arches. Not a bad morning! We bike to see our friends in town, do quick pickups, errands, etc. 
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We find it relaxing, less stressful, "free exercise," and quicker than dealing with the sometimes crazy traffic in our little desert town. We used to each bike for errands where we lived in the past, and I think we both missed it. 
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The exception? Our once-a-week major grocery pickup. It seems silly to start the truck, drive, get stuck in tourist traffic, park, dodge cars in the crowded parking lot, etc. All for apples and spinach! 😃 
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So with Joan working today, I put together a simple bike trailer meant for children but works well for getting groceries for two. 
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Joan's trusty 2005 Honda hybrid just turned 200k miles recently. But when it finally needs to get replaced (it's a Honda, so who knows when!), I see us as a one-vehcile household. Even if fuel prices go down again, I don't see car prices going down, and I think $30k+ for a new vehicle could get better spent elsewhere. 
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@ramblinghemlock and I took a relaxing weekend to @ramblinghemlock and I took a relaxing weekend to escape the heat up in the La Sal Mountains outside Moab. 
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With the rain, t-storms, and the wind in the forecast, we figured a simple car camping trip with some hiking seemed to give us more options to roll with the weather than a backpacking trip.
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The first day brought us to the cusp of treeline just as the graupel moved in. We made it back to camp in time to set up our truck tarp for a warm and dry place to cook dinner and hang out.
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At about 1AM we heard a loud SMACK. That morning we saw two "Widowmakers" not far from our truck! :O (📷 #10 co Joan) ). 
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Joan picked a great site for our tent that left us dry and the truck was also far away from trees, too. Lots of shrapnel, of sorts, not far from the tarp, however. Phew! The tarp held up very well with all the wind.
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After breakfast, we did some hiking and scouting for future trips on a mesa. The dinosaur prints with water from the recent rain proved a delight.
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An excellent weekend off the desert floor and very close to our home.
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Based on Joan's post, seems a fair amount of interest in the truck tarp. You can read more about the @sjkgear Road House Tarp via link in profile.
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