Category: Kit & Equipment
Making your own outdoor gear
Shopping for outdoor gear can be frustrating for multiple reasons. Much of it has a price tag that will send us running for the hills…
Winter clothes – layering tips for staying warm
Yesterday I woke up in Mexico, blanketed by three inches of fresh snow. It was cold! Safe to say, that none of us expected this.…
Staying warm: 8 outdoor cold weather must-haves
Staying warm when the weather is freezing is the only way to get through the winter months without getting sucked into cabin fever. Making sure…
How to choose a campsite and which places to avoid
Camping is something that all real outdoorsy people love. But, there is one unwritten rule that says that it always rains on the tent. There are…
Why every hiker should use trekking poles
Every hiker will find out at one point or another that the exercise gets harder on the hips and knees the older you get or…
5 Best devices to pack when traveling
In our modern society we all like our gadgets. Whether that be smartphones or tablets, e-readers or laptops, there are plenty of devices that we…
Camping gear for less than $100
Camping is one of the cheapest types of vacation that you can take. That is, if you have the gear. If you are setting out…
Essential winter survival items to have in your car
If you are an outdoorsy person who likes to travel a lot, then you probably know about all the basic items that should be in…
SUVs: They get us places, but is the fuel worth it?
SUVs are without a doubt the preferred vehicle type for both outdoorsmen and those who live in more harsh climates. It makes sense considering they…
Experienced hiker’s packing list
Packing for a hiking trip is not as simple as it sounds because not all hikes are the same. Also, not all hikers are the…