Back in September 2022, we moved away from Canada. I’d be lying if I said this was my decision. The plan was to spend the next 12 months or so travelling around Europe and figuring out where we might want to live full-time. I wasn’t happy about leaving Vancouver, but was excited about the prospect…
Here are all the best 2023 Black Friday deals on outdoor gear that you can get. Deals are updated as they come through! Black Friday is almost upon us and that means it’s officially time to start your Holiday shopping. Sure, Black Friday may have got a little out of hand in recent years but…
Camping is one of the most exciting outdoor activities that anyone can experience. However, when it comes to cooking, it can be a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, there is one kitchen tool that has been a game-changer for outdoor cooking: the Dutch oven for camping. Dutch ovens are versatile, sturdy, and can cook up…
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve been keeping travel journals on every big backpacking trip since the age of 14 and travel journal prompts really help in knowing what to write. The first one was during my week hiking in the mountains of Turkey. Since then I’ve documented 3 months around South America, a month in…
Since the age of 14 when I went on my first big trip without my parents (a week hiking in the Tauras Mountains of Turkey), I’ve kept a DIY travel journal or made a travel scrapbook for every trip. I have an India travel journal from a month’s hiking in the Himalayas aged 17, and…
It’s that time of year again when everyone’s thinking about gifts! If you know some hikers and are wondering what to get them this year then be sure to check out this list of the BEST gifts for hikers. These Christmas gifts for hikers are based on my own experience of things that are useful…
I’ve got a lot of backpacking trips planned for this summer and for that I needed a good backpack that would fit in all my gear and be comfortable! Luckily I’ve now got a great backpack for all my overnight hiking needs. The all-new Vango Cascade backpack is great for multi-day hikes and it’s also…
Along with the Vango Latitude 400 sleeping bag I’ve also been testing the Vango F10 Aero 3 sleeping mat. This self-inflating sleeping mat is lightweight, packs up small and is super comfortable. Plus, it adds a nice layer of warmth which is great when you’re sleeping on snow as I have been recently! If you’re…
I’ve got a lot of hiking and backcountry adventures planned in my head for the upcoming summer season. Up until recently, I didn’t have all the gear (besides a tent) with me in Canada since we usually sleep with a duvet in our campervan, Elvis. Renting, as useful as it can be, doesn’t allow for…
If you’re wondering what to pack for Bryce Canyon National Park then you’re in the right place. We visited Bryce Canyon National Parks during our three month USA road trip where we worked our way across the United States visiting National Parks like Bryce Canyon, hiking, and ticking things off our USA bucket list. Since…