Gear – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Thu, 14 May 2026 03:50:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg Gear – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Grab and go – Pantry tote https://pmags.com/grab-and-go-pantry-tote https://pmags.com/grab-and-go-pantry-tote#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 03:18:24 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=43862 Grab and go – Pantry tote

Organization is not glamorous, but it buys us more time outside. Our pantry tote is a key part of that system. Read More ...

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An inexpensive, functional puffy jacket for outdoor work, go bags, day hikes, and starter backpacking kit. Not fancy, but useful. Read More ...

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Another victim of enshittification - Avenza Maps Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/avenza-enshittified-sigh/feed 2 43825 Ultralight as an auto hobby https://pmags.com/ultralight-as-an-auto-hobby https://pmags.com/ultralight-as-an-auto-hobby#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:50:03 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=43774 Ultralight as an auto hobby

Ultralight hobbyists reminds me classic car aficionados. Some thoughts. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/ultralight-as-an-auto-hobby/feed 1 43774 Backpacking and Car camping – Two tools in the timebank kit https://pmags.com/backpacking-and-car-camping-two-tools-in-the-timebank-kit https://pmags.com/backpacking-and-car-camping-two-tools-in-the-timebank-kit#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:22:23 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=43733 Backpacking and Car camping – Two tools in the timebank kit

We often treat backpacking and car camping as separate categories. They're not. They're two tools that add to the overall time outside. Some thoughts. Read More ...

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An alternative sock to Darn Tough that does not quite work well for trail runners. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/gear-review-hywell-merino-wool-boot-socks/feed 1 43719 Western Snap shirts vs. Sun Hoodies- Hot and Dry Weather https://pmags.com/western-snap-shirts-vs-sun-hoodie-in-hot-and-dry-weather https://pmags.com/western-snap-shirts-vs-sun-hoodie-in-hot-and-dry-weather#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:14:20 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=43655 Western Snap shirts vs. Sun Hoodies- Hot and Dry Weather

I’ve tried several sun hoodies over the years. I still find my poly-cotton Western snap shirt works better in hot, dry weather. Here’s why. Read More ...

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A look at some effective sun hoodies for cool to cold weather use. Read More ...

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Solid, grid, Alpha, and Octa fleece for backpacking and hiking. Real-world durability, breathability, cost, and when each layer works best. Updated Feb 2026. Read More ...

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A look at the Nalgene UL widemouthed bottle that has a place in our cold weather kit. Read More ...

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