Utah Mighty 5 From Salt Lake City

Our five spectacular national parks have come to be known as the Utah Mighty 5 - or the Mighty 5 Utah - and can be combined into one amazing Utah national parks tour.

I'm now planning my fall adventures and debating, do I hit all five parks in one trip? The alternative is to divide and conquer and do Zion, Bryce and Capital Reef in one outing and then do Arches, Canyonlands my next time out.

Both options have advantages. I like to get into the backcountry and that takes a little time. If you hit all parks in one trip you can see the most popular attractions but you are always pressed for time. But, looking at my schedule, is it really feasible for me to schedule two separate trips this fall?

If I do split the trip, east side and west side, I'd probably include Monument Valley with the Moab parks - it is not that much farther and very much worth the extra drive.

Decisions, decisions. I know I want to do a Utah national parks tour. I know I want to visit and explore the Utah Mighty 5. If I throw in Monument Valley it almost becomes a Grand Circle Tour. That's not bad, if I can find the time.

Regardless, I'm ready to hit the road. Oh, I still have to decide if I do the Mighty 5 as a self-drive tour, or do I go with my friends from Southwest Adventure Tours and let them guide and drive.

Sinking Decoy Line - Polypropylene Mainline

With water fowl seasons starting I've been checking my equipment and find I need new sinking decoy line.

Luckily, my friends at paracordgalaxy.com have it in stock at an amazing price. Here's their description:

Firm, diamond braided decoy mainline with 600 lb test. Handles extremely well. It's the idea pro grade heavy duty decoy line or gang rig mainline rope.  It's also great for crawfish traps.  Don't use cheap cord or line and risk losing your decoys, hardware, gear or traps. This is pro quality rope with hundreds of uses including hauling, cargo restraint, adventure, hiking, camping, boating, material handling, hoisting and more. An awesome tool for anyone's garage, workshop, boat or vehicle.

This is 1/4 inch polypropylene, full fiber core, perfect for my needs.

And the best part is the price, just $12.99 for 100 ft.

Check it out, mainline decoy sinking polypropylene.

They also have nylon rope and polypropylene rope, all made in the US, at great prices.

Have you seen the new Para-Claw Knife Buckle?

I like gadgets and gizmos when they are useful. I don't have time to follow every crazy trend but I'm quick to go with a good ideal.

I knew the new Para-Claw knife buckle was a winner immediately, the first time I saw one. It features a 1.5” hawkbill knife blade made of high-quality stainless steel, and can be incorporated in a bracelet or belt or other practical item. It is great when used for paracord projects.

I find it amazing. A sharp knife available instantly, anywhere, anytime. I get into situations periodically where a blade can be very useful and, perhaps, even save a life.

The blade has become a best seller for my friends at paracordgalaxy.com. They are literally shipping them all around the country. Here is their description:

The Para-Claw Knife Buckle features a 1.5” hawkbill stainless steel blade with a gunmetal black finish.  Handle grooves ensure a positive grip at all times. The buckle is actually a glass/nylon sheath system that locks the knife securely - and ready for immediate deployment in any situation. A steel T-post is incorporated into one end of the sheath. Tie your paracord bracelet by attaching one end to the ParaClaw knife and finishing the other end with a simple loop to attach to the steel T-post.

The buckle can be incorporated into many innovative paracord bracelet weaves. I'm definitely going to use them in some of my products.

Check out the para-claw buckle.