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Packing gear for traveling

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

Some tips, pointers, ideas, and caveats about packing backpacking gear when you’ll arrive by plane, train, or bus.

Long term review – Aqua-Tainer

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

A sturdy, reliable, and easy to use water container. Should be a simple item. But most aren’t good. The Reliance Aqua-Tainer is a 7-gallon wonder that works!

Top Ten Reasons Why Top Ten Gear Lists (Mostly) Suck

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Paul Mags — 9 Comments ↓

Top Ten Gear Lists are perhaps the most popular articles in any community. Be it backpacking, music, movies, etc. But they are typically useless.

Gear Review: Greenbelly Meals-2-Go

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Paul Mags — 8 Comments ↓

A review of Greenbelly meal bars that prompted a discussion on food, nutrition, dollar to calorie ratio, and why we enjoy the outdoors.

Desert Rat Sartorial Splendor

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

Clothing and some gear I’ve been using since October in the desert or desert-like environments.

The Scamp: A Nickel Tour

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

I’ve received a surprising amount of interest in this little travel trailer. Here’s an overview for the curious.

Gear Review: Montbell Frostline Parka

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

A well-rounded, all-purpose winter backpacking down parka that is under-$300. But has many of the features of more expensive winter parkas.

Solid (Standard) Fleece vs Grid Fleece

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

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

Gear Review – Aennon USB Rechargeable Headlamp

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

An inexpensive workhorse of a headlamp that is rechargeable via USB.

Quick Tip: Propane adapter hose for a camp stove

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Paul Mags — 5 Comments ↓

Want the convenience of propane for camping but not deal with those (mainly) one-use green canisters? Get an adapter hose!