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Gear overview – NortiV8 light duty hiking boots

Posted onFebruary 26, 2023February 27, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A look at Nortiv8’s “Men’s Waterproof Hiking Boots Outdoor Shoes” or light hiking boots. Budget-minded boots similar to the HiTec Altitudes I’ve worn for years. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsfootwear, gear, gear review

Sunblesa looking for product testers

Posted onFebruary 26, 2023February 26, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Are you interested in looking over and reviewing a headlamp? Sunblesa is currently looking for testers. Read More …

CategoriesGear, PMags NewsTagsgear, gear review, lights

Gear review – Lightheart Gear Base Layer Shirt

Posted onJanuary 17, 2023January 17, 2023AuthorJoanLeave a comment

Joan looks at a base layer shirt designed by a woman for women and made in the USA. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsclothing, gear review, Joan West, shirts, thermals

Gear overview – OXO Good Grips scale

Posted onJanuary 16, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The OXO scale makes the appropriate scale for the minimalist/ultralight backpacker – Inexpensive, easy, quick to use, effective, and has no batteries needed. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, scale

Gear review – Etsy double-knit fleece mittens

Posted onJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another effective budget gear option from Etsy worth taking a look at it. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, clothing, gear review, gloves, winter

Review – West Desert Gear & Repair camera bag

Posted onJanuary 5, 2023January 5, 2023AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

A long-term review of the West Desert Gear & Repair camera bag and an overlook at this cottage gear company’s work. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscamera, camera bag, gear review, myog

Gear review – surprisingly good budget compact binocs

Posted onDecember 30, 2022January 3, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

For our arc site-focused trips, the $22 and sub-5oz Bushnell Powerview Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular works surprisingly well. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbinocular, cheap outdoor gear, gear review

Gear pick of the year 2022 – Our bike kit

Posted onDecember 8, 2022December 9, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

The gear pick of the year for 2022? Our biking system – save gas, gets exercise, is good for the environment, and is often quicker and less stressful. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbiking, gear pick of the year

Five year review – Silk weight surplus bottoms

Posted onDecember 5, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

At $20 a pair, 4.75 oz, made with Polartec, the surplus thermals make an excellent bang for the buck for active use in cool weather. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear, clothing, gear review, shirts, surplus, thermals

New gear we liked for 2022

Posted onNovember 30, 2022December 4, 2022AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

A look over the pieces of gear and clothing that served us well in 2022. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbiking, cheap outdoor gear, gear we liked, Joan West, lightheart gear, Six Moon Designs, surplus

Gear Review – Squak Mountain Co. fleece hoodie

Posted onNovember 22, 2022January 26, 2023AuthorJoanLeave a comment

Joan reviews the $60 Squak Mountain Co grid fleece hoodie. Based out of Utah, it’s a Melly-style hoodie for active use. No appointment is needed to purchase! Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsbiking, blaze orange, fleece, gear review, hunting, Joan West

Solid (Standard) Fleece vs Grid Fleece

Posted onNovember 21, 2022February 26, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

What are the functional differences between grid and solid (standard) fleece? Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsclothing, fleece

Gear review – Sunblesa H11 headlamp

Posted onNovember 18, 2022November 20, 2022AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A headlamp very similar to the classic 2017 Nitecore Nu25 that’s slightly lighter with an intriguing greenlight setting. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsgear, gear review, lights

Sun protection techniques

Posted onNovember 8, 2022February 10, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Some of the gear, clothing, and techniques we use for sun protection when hiking and backpacking. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagssun protection

Long live the watch

Posted onOctober 29, 2022October 29, 2022AuthorPaul Mags13 Comments

My 15+ yr old Timex Indiglo finally went kaput. The watch is dead; long live the watch. Here are some reasons why I still have and use an analog watch in 2022. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagswatches

Packrafting – the gear

Posted onOctober 23, 2022October 25, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

The gear we use for our backpacking-focused packrafting trips. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagspackrafting

A properly attired hiker: Blaze orange in hunting season

Posted onOctober 5, 2022October 12, 2022AuthorPaul Mags25 Comments

Different options for the wearing of blaze orange while hiking during hunting season. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagsbackpacking, blaze orange, hiking, hunting, popular

Budget gear – The popular picks

Posted onSeptember 22, 2022December 4, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A curated list of the budget items people seem to borrow or find intriguing over the years of hiking, camp, and hiking. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagscheap outdoor gear

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Long before I got into the outdoors, my 12 yr old Long before I got into the outdoors, my 12 yr old self embraced Star Trek. I never left those geek roots behind and still watch the latest episodes. In this case, "Picard."
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@ramblinghemlock is still a bit under the weather, @ramblinghemlock is still a bit under the weather, so we took it easy today and went to the nearby @deadhorsepoint with some of the best views towards the Colorado River and also towards what people colloquially call "Thelma and Louise Point."
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