Musings – Page 9 – PMags.com

What is spiritual?

Posted onApril 6, 2017AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Some cold medicine induced wool-gathering. Read More …

Outdoor Tattoos

Posted onApril 4, 2017April 4, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

My outdoor tattoos. Of sorts. Read More …

Backcountry beverages : Adult libations

Posted onMarch 29, 2017November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags15 Comments

A few ideas for bringing a particular type of libation into the backcountry. Read More …

Minimalist backpacking via Clint Eastwood

Posted onMarch 17, 2017April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Going lightweight means going minimalist. Take some lessons from a Clint Eastwood movie. Take what you need. And then go. Read More …

The numbers game

Posted onMarch 15, 2017July 10, 2017AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Why adding up the mileage a person hiked is not a useful metric for gauging outdoor “expertise.” Read More …

Twilight to Moonlight : On-call stroll

Posted onMarch 13, 2017July 4, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Making the best use of time bank funds even when on call. Read More …

Top Campsites – A Baker’s Dozen

Posted onFebruary 28, 2017November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years. Read More …

Nature’s sleep deficit remedy

Posted onFebruary 7, 2017August 3, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Winter backpacking and camping is Ma Nature’s scientifically proven way to catch up on the sleep deficit. At least in the short term. Read More …

Be a gear hobbyist!

Posted onFebruary 6, 2017January 11, 2019AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Just some thoughts on gear as a hobby. Read More …

Local map store closes : Some thoughts

Posted onFebruary 1, 2017November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags11 Comments

A local map store closed. Some thoughts on what I think it reflects among current outdoor trends and skill sets. Read More …

Website of the week: Wayback Machine

Posted onJanuary 27, 2017November 14, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A very useful resource for finding, reading, and making use of legacy information that is no longer readily available. Read More …

Alone Outdoors : One is the loneliest number?

Posted onJanuary 11, 2017January 12, 2017AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

Solitude on outdoor trips is not lonely or sad. Quite the opposite. Read More …

2016: The theme was “Change”

Posted onDecember 29, 2016February 7, 2017AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

A look over 2016. The short version? Trips. Divorce. Pet passed on. Busy. Website did well. More to come in 2017! Read More …

Embrace the weather

Posted onDecember 19, 2016July 4, 2018AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Just get outside. Read More …

Artifacts of our civilization: Random thoughts

Posted onDecember 14, 2016July 13, 2017AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Some miscellaneous thoughts on what we seem to value in our culture. Read More …

Planning and Packing: Pre-trip delight

Posted onNovember 30, 2016AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Getting ready for the trip is as almost exciting as the trip itself. Read More …

Giving Thanks

Posted onNovember 23, 2016December 31, 2016AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A more personal entry. I am thankful for what is in my life. The outdoors is part of it. Read More …

Simply Walking

Posted onNovember 18, 2016February 7, 2017AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Walking. It is simple, enjoyable and healthy. And if you are thinking of a long hike, something you should be doing. Read More …