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Category: Quick Tips

Some quick tips and ideas to make outdoor pursuits a little more efficient.

Quick Tip: Backcountry Slushies

Posted onJuly 5, 2018January 3, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Hiking in the glorious alpine terrain? See some snow banks? Time to make a backcountry slushy! Read More …

CategoriesQuick TipsTagsbackpacking, colorado-tip, cooking, food

Quick Tip: Water bottle leveler

Posted onFebruary 27, 2018December 2, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

An easy way to make sure the ground is level. Something showed to me when taking crew leader training for volunteer trail work. Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, Quick TipsTagsquick tip

Quick Tip: Estimating amount of daylight left

Posted onJanuary 4, 2018January 4, 2018AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

A quick and dirty way of estimating the amount of daylight left for hiking, backpacking, skiing, etc. Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, Quick TipsTagsquick tip

Quick Tip: Propane adapter hose for a camp stove

Posted onDecember 3, 2017August 30, 2020AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

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

CategoriesGear, Quick TipsTagscamp stoves, camping, car camping, stoves

Quick Tip: Easy Bake Oven Post-Trip

Posted onJanuary 13, 2017January 4, 2018AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Hot cinnamon rolls or warm danish for post-trip enjoyment? Why yes. Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, Quick TipsTagsfood, quick tip, winter

Quick Tip: Sun shield reflector for insoles

Posted onJanuary 4, 2017October 15, 2019AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Some DIY reflective insoles to help keep the feet warm when stationary in winter. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Quick TipsTagscar camping, cheap outdoor gear, DIY, footwear, insoles, quick tip, winter

Quick Tip: Pre-packaged winter meals

Posted onDecember 12, 2016January 31, 2017AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A quick way to make a meal for winter backpacking. Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, Quick TipsTagsfood, quick tip, winter

Quick Tip: Measuring distance with a lanyard

Posted onAugust 31, 2016September 1, 2019AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A quick and dirty way of estimating map mileage using a compass lanyard or similar sized string. Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, Quick TipsTagsmileage, navigation, quick tip

Quick Tips: Backpacking rules of thumb

Posted onJuly 22, 2016April 22, 2020AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

A grab bag of some quick answers to some common questions I’ve answered over the years. Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, Quick TipsTagsquick tip

The fine art of the truck bivy

Posted onJune 22, 2016October 25, 2020AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Maximize weekend time and camp near the trailhead. Do a truck bivy! Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, Quick TipsTagscamping, car camping, quick tip, time bank, truck bivy

Quick Tip: Ziplock bag map cover

Posted onJune 7, 2016January 31, 2017AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

A simple and effective map cover to keep your printed maps protected while outdoors. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting Started, Quick TipsTagsmaps, quick tip

TBT Gear: Cheesecloth

Posted onJune 2, 2016June 14, 2019AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

TBT follow-up to my surprisingly popular article on Pecorino Romano cheese. How to keep all cheese even longer in the backcountry? Use some cheesecloth. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Quick TipsTagsfood, quick tip, TBT Gear

Quick Tip: Burning end of cord

Posted onApril 5, 2016April 26, 2022AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

A frayed piece of utility cordage? Here’s a very simple way to help prevent it from fraying further. Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, Quick TipsTagscord, DIY, gear maintenance, guylines, quick tip

Quick Tip: Ammo boxes for caching

Posted onMarch 29, 2016April 21, 2017AuthorPaul 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 …

CategoriesGear, Quick TipsTagsbackpacking, cheap outdoor gear, food cache, gear review, quick tip

Quick Tip: Pull tab guyline tensioner

Posted onMarch 22, 2016April 24, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

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

CategoriesGear, Getting Started, Quick TipsTagsbackpacking, camping, cheap outdoor gear, DIY, guylines, quick tip, shelters, tarp

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Quick Tip: Test strip containers for storage

Posted onFebruary 24, 2016October 5, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

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

CategoriesGear, Quick TipsTagscamping, containers, quick tip, storage

Quick Tip: Sun shield for winter camping

Posted onJanuary 27, 2016October 9, 2018AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

A simple trick for sleeping warmer at night. Read More …

CategoriesGear, Getting Started, Quick TipsTagscamping, cheap outdoor gear, quick tip, winter

Quick Tip: Green soda bottle for alcohol fuel

Posted onJanuary 21, 2016July 14, 2019AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

A simple, effective and safe way to carry denatured alcohol. Read More …

CategoriesGetting Started, Quick TipsTagsalcohol stove, camp stoves, quick tip

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