Category: Kit & Equipment

Siberians are the best at rescuing sinking vehicles in frozen lakes

When a local Siberian told a photographer that “we are Buryat people and we have brains”, he didn’t know how to take this new information,…

blades in the bush axe knife

A blade in the bush – axes, hatchets, tomahawks, and knives.

Pretty much everyone takes some sort of blade with them into the wilderness. It’s just common sense, there are so many reasons you might need…

carabiners climbers guide

Carabiners: A climber’s guide to biner basics

The carabiner is one of the greatest technological marvels of our time. They are also one of the simplest. Essentially, carabiners are just loops of…

Top 10 Survival Uses For Garbage Bags

When disaster strikes and necessary supplies become limited, you’ll be forced to turn to the ordinary items around your home to repurpose for a variety…

3 Tips for Taking Gorgeous Waterfall Photos

Waterfalls are stunningly beautiful creations of nature, and each one is completely unique. Some are tranquil, with calm flowing water, and others roar with power…

Living in your car – Traveler’s guide to successful car living

Whether you are planning to quit your day job and get on the road or are taking the summer to explore, living in your car…

Climbing – Things to consider before tackling your first multi-pitch lead

Climbing is growing in popularity. It seems that the more I go to my local rock gym or local crag the more I meet people…

Gift ideas for adventure travelers

So, you have always wanted to buy the perfect gift for your best friend, they’re an active traveler so it would be good to get…

A camping coffee maker: the best ways to brew in the backcountry

Most of us are pretty well addicted to caffeine, and that’s ok. There’s nothing like a good cup of coffee in the morning while you…

sport climbing vs trad climbing

Traditional climbing vs sport climbing, what’s the difference.

Trad climbing and sport climbing are two very different artforms. Trad focuses on slow, careful progression and puts safety first. Sport is all about hard moves, indomitable…