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Tools of the trade

Posted onJanuary 16, 2015June 21, 2018AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Gear is just a tool. And it really does not state anything beyond that.     There is a thread over on Backpacking Light about what our gear says about us. I never really thought about what gear says about me. Read More …

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Outdoor clothing is a tool like anything else. .. Outdoor clothing is a tool like anything else. .. So, I want outdoor clothing that ends up being functional and not necessarily fashionable at the end and will do what is intended. And like any tool, I use different tools for different jobs. .. And my outdoor puffies are no different. .. In 2023, puffies are a “go-to” layer for winter and all seasons. Light, compressible, and capable. Though it is not the ideal layer for all situations, it is unusual for a person not to take this layer overall, especially when on extended backpacking trips during typical three-season conditions. .. And like other clothing or gear, Joan and I tend to have a quiver of puffies for different uses. ... 🧥 More info via link in profile ❄️ @montbellamerica @nunatak_gear #thriftstorefinds #militarysurplus #corporateschwag
A cold Sunday after traveling a bit means a favori A cold Sunday after traveling a bit means a favorite hike not far from our home. ... #moab #utah #moabutah #hiking
A varied few days of hosting friends in Moab, visi A varied few days of hosting friends in Moab, visiting them later in Escalante and Capitol Reef, and then making our way back home a couple of days earlier due to the weather. It was an excellent Thanksgiving holiday with friends, incredible scenery, and giving us ideas for future jaunts. ... #hiking #camping #utah #thanksgiving #petroglyphs
Our annual look at the pieces of gear and clothing 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. .... 🥾 🏕️ Link in profile 🏞️🧭 ... @squakmountainco @lightheart_gear @montbellamerica @montaneofficial @topoathletic @montaneofficial @nortiv8shoes @intexrecreationcorp #surplus #hiking #backpacking #packrafting #camping #utah #colorado
@ramblinghemlock and I met with @hollywoulddream a @ramblinghemlock and I met with @hollywoulddream and @danielgarey for a swell weekend of camping, hiking, catching up, and seeing some stunning images. ... #utah #hiking #camping #pictographs #petroglyphs #oldspanishtrail
Two nights of camping, a night of backpacking, mee Two nights of camping, a night of backpacking, meeting up with friends, and hiking with goats!. We saw places we've seen before and places new to us. I particularly found a hand intention into the mortar intriguing - The craft echoes back to the present time. ... #hiking #backpacking #camping #utah #pictographs #petroglyphs
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