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…
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…
A while ago, my husband and I bought two Intex Challenger k2 inflatable kayaks. We’ve used these kayaks a number of times and they’ve saved us a lot of money on kayak rentals around Canada! However, on a weekend away in Harrison Hot Springs we noticed that one of the kayaks seemed to have a…
As someone who’s been lucky enough to backpack and travel a lot, I’ve learned a thing or two about the best gadgets for backpacking and travel essentials that make a trip smooth, comfortable, and hassle-free. I’ve been on many backpacking trips and multi-month travel adventures across the globe, including 3 months in South America, a…
I know what you’re thinking. “Waterproof socks? Why on earth would I need them? My shoes are waterproof thanks very much.” Well, yeah I get it and that’s what I thought too. But that’s until I moved to Vancouver and discovered what real rain was. And, while we’re on that point if one more Canadian…