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TBT Gear: Equinox Ultralight Tarp

Posted onMay 7, 2015November 25, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A look at an old warhorse. Functional, light, still works, not expensive. Read More …

Alcohol stove alternative – Hornet BRS-3000t

Posted onMay 5, 2015December 14, 2021AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

A sub-one ounce canister stove that may be a good option for solo backpackers. Read More …

TBT Gear: Mini-Maglite Jakstrap Headband

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

A look at another old piece of gear that I am re-purposing for a new item. Read More …

Now that’s a knife!

Posted onApril 14, 2015April 26, 2025AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

The knives I use for my time spent in the outdoors. Read More …

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 …

TBT Gear: The Photon II light

Posted onMarch 12, 2015April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Another TBT gear – The Photon II keychain light Read More …

Gear Review: Lowepro Photo Runner 100

Posted onMarch 11, 2015June 19, 2017AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

A review of the Lowepro Photo Runner 100 camera bag. Read More …

TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel

Posted onFebruary 26, 2015April 25, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel Read More …

Quick Tip: Duct tape for easy splinter removal

Posted onFebruary 20, 2015June 19, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Duct tape can be a quick and dirty way of removing multiple splinters. Read More …

TBT Gear: Coleman Exponent F1 Ultralight Canister Stove

Posted onFebruary 19, 2015November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Throwback Thursday Gear style: An inexpensive, light, reliable stove that put out a lot of heat.But was discontinued. Read More …

At the temple of gear – The Winter OR show

Posted onJanuary 28, 2015April 25, 2025AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Three days at the winter OR: Seeing a lot of gear, seeing a lot of friends and pitching in to help a good cause.

Test spin: Gossamer Gear Type 2 Utility Backpack

Posted onJanuary 19, 2015November 17, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Initial impressions of the Gossamer Gear Type 2 Utility Backpack. With a followup in March 2016. Read More …

TBT Gear: GoLite Bitterroot

Posted onJanuary 8, 2015November 26, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

GoLite gear is now rapidly becoming “throw-back” gear. The GoLite Bitterroot is an example of what GoLite did well: good, light gear that is not expensive.
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Duct tape is magic

Posted onJanuary 2, 2015April 26, 2022AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

The wonders of that magical substance loved by all outdoors people: Duct Tape! Read More …

Quick Tip: Extra hat and gloves post trip

Posted onDecember 30, 2014January 31, 2017AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Another quick tip that seems obvious, but took me a while to realize.

Gear: Cheap vs Affordable vs High End

Posted onDecember 19, 2014November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

What is the real difference between gear in terms of price. Do you really get what you pay for? As always: It all depends. Read More …

Gear pick of the year 2014 – Scraps of blue foam

Posted onDecember 11, 2014January 13, 2021AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

My gear pick of the year for 2014: Scraps left over from a blue foam pad! Read More …

Gear review: Smile Plates

Posted onDecember 9, 2014January 26, 2020AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Holes in 3-pin 75mm Nordic boots can get beat up. Here’s a fairly simple and inexpensive fix and/or preventive measure.