Category: Kit & Equipment

Last-minute Christmas gifts for outdoor enthusiasts

Christmas shopping can be a stressful time, especially if you have friends and family who are not sure what they want. But, if you have a…

How to ensure dry gear in extended wet weather

Finding out that you have not one single dry piece of clothing after a long hike in the rain can be pretty upsetting. No matter whether…

Using light line and stealth for productive fishing

When it comes to fishing, there is undoubtedly a plethora of rules and tried & tested principles that are regularly recommended to beginners. However, there…

How to make your dog your best hiking companion

Those of us who are both outdoorsy and dog lovers experience pure joy when the two passions can be combined. But if you haven’t taken…

Basics on how to read a map while in the wilderness

From the moment you step into the forest, you can forget about all the technological gadgets you have. Why? Because you can’t rely on them. Knowing…

Survival skills from ‘Adventure Merchants’

‘Adventure Merchants’ is the brainchild of Paul Evans, an Englishman now living in Melbourne. His company offers caving, kayaking, and climbing trips. He also takes…

How to choose the best camp cookware set

I’ll bet your camp cook set is a ragtag, thrown together an assortment of random equipment. Heck, I’d even bet part of your kit came…

Top 10 noteworthy knife companies

We need to start by saying that it is extremely hard to generalize about an entire brand, especially in the world of knives. There are…

How to pick the best camping knife

Finding the best camping knife is about more than just convenience, it’s about wilderness safety. If you don’t have a good blade on your belt,…

How to shop for the perfect sleeping bag

Camping is one of the best activities that you can possibly do in the outdoors, but it will never work out well if you don’t…