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Home »Posts tagged  winter (Page 5)

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Trail Groove Issue 26 – The Winter issue

Posted onJanuary 28, 2016November 8, 2016AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Trail Groove Issue 26. One with a winter focus, including an article I wrote about winter backpacking. Read More …

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, food, hiking, Trail Groove, winter

Quick Tip: Sun shield for winter camping

Posted onJanuary 27, 2016October 9, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A simple trick for sleeping warmer at night. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting Started, Quick TipsTagsbudget gear, camping, quick tip, winter

Mt Evans Wilderness Winter Overnighter

Posted onJanuary 25, 2016July 9, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Not quite the overnight backpack I wanted (snow a bit melted out, rocky even up high), but still a wonderful night to be out. Very warm and beautiful days! Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Colorado, mt evans wilderness, winter

Gear Review: C9 (Target) running pants

Posted onJanuary 15, 2016April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Some effective pants for ski touring when constantly on the move and above 10 or so in temperature. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, clothing, gear review, 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

Quick Tip: Blue foam for changing winter boots

Posted onJanuary 13, 2016November 10, 2021AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Another great use for the humble scraps of blue foam Read More …

CategoriesGear, Quick TipsTagsblue foam, quick tip, winter

Backcountry ski rigs

Posted onJanuary 12, 2016April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

The gear I use for various forms of backcountry skiing. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsskiing, the quiver, 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

Quick Tip: Lithium batteries for cold weather

Posted onJanuary 5, 2016January 31, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

In the cold weather, bring some lithium batteries. Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, Quick TipsTagscamping, quick tip, winter

S24O – Lost Lake

Posted onJanuary 4, 2016January 4, 2016AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Another quick backpack to bring in the New Year. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, S240, 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

Gear Review: Open Country 4 Quart Pot

Posted onDecember 23, 2015April 25, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An inexpensive and effective pot for group trips esp in winter. Works well for car camping, too. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbudget gear, cooking, gear review, Open Country, stoves, winter

Outdoor coats for everyday use

Posted onDecember 15, 2015November 21, 2018AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Some outdoor clothing that works for everyday use. Read More …

CategoriesGear, MusingsTagsclothing, winter

Quick Tip: Don’t burn your snow pot!

Posted onDecember 11, 2015January 31, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Winter backpacking? Don’t burn the snow pot! Here’s how to melt snow the right way. Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, Quick TipsTagscamping, cooking, quick tip, 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

S240: Mitchell Lake Overnighter

Posted onDecember 7, 2015December 10, 2015AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A quick overnight backpacking trip to Mitchell Lake. The last probable backpacking trip of the year but the first ski tour of the season. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, S240, skiing, winter

Gear Review: 100 weight fleece pullover

Posted onOctober 15, 2015May 12, 2026AuthorPaul Mags15 Comments

Perhaps the most versatile piece of clothing I own: My 100 weight fleece pullover. Read More …

CategoriesGearTags100 wt, budget gear, clothing, fleece, gear review, winter

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

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