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TBT Gear: Gossamer Gear Rukus

Posted onApril 7, 2016April 22, 2020AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

An odd pack that is “neither fish nor fowl”, but ends up being surprisingly useful. Read More …

Quick Tip: Ammo boxes for caching

Posted onMarch 29, 2016November 6, 2024AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Caching food or other supplies for off-the-beaten trips or even convenience? Surplus ammo boxes are an inexpensive and easy way cache these supplies. Read More …

Quick Tip: Pull tab guyline tensioner

Posted onMarch 22, 2016April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Make a guyline tensioner out of pull tab from a can. Light, cheap and easy to use. Read More …

TBT Gear: Cast iron cookware

Posted onFebruary 25, 2016November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

It is Throwback Thursday with a look at cast iron cook gear! The old school cookware that is suitable for in home or camp. Read More …

Quick Tip: Test strip containers for storage

Posted onFebruary 24, 2016November 6, 2024AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Empty glucose test strip containers for diabetes work well for misc. hiking, camping, backpacking and even geocaching storage. Read More …

Gear review: Paradox DriRelease thermals from Costco

Posted onFebruary 16, 2016December 8, 2025AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

A review of the Paradox DriRelease thermals. Well made, affordable and effective base layers typically found at Costco. Read More …

TBT Gear: Lands’ End ragg wool socks

Posted onFebruary 4, 2016April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Another Throwback Thursday look at gear. This time a simple pair of ragg wool socks I’ve used for many ski tour days. Read More …

Review: Minus 33 midweight merino wool layers

Posted onFebruary 3, 2016April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A long term review of the Minus 33 midweight merino wool layers. They breathe well, they adapt to different temperatures…they just don’t last long. Read More …