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TBT Gear: MSR Simmerlite

Posted onSeptember 21, 2017April 26, 2025AuthorPaul 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, 2017April 26, 2025AuthorPaul 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, 2017November 17, 2023AuthorPaul 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, 2017October 17, 2023AuthorPaul 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, 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

TBT Gear: Coghlan’s outdoor gear

Posted onAugust 18, 2016November 22, 2024AuthorPaul 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, 2016November 17, 2023AuthorPaul 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, 2016April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

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

CategoriesGearTagsanorak, budget gear, clothing, gear review, rain gear, TBT Gear, windbreaker, winter

TBT Gear: Candle lantern

Posted onDecember 24, 2015April 25, 2025AuthorPaul 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, 2015April 25, 2025AuthorPaul 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, 2015November 25, 2023AuthorPaul 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, 2015April 25, 2025AuthorPaul 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, 2015April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

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

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, gear review, knives, lights, Photon II, TBT Gear

TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel

Posted onFebruary 26, 2015April 25, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel Read More …

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

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