My first real outdoor jacket back in the 90s was a Helly Hansen. I used that jacket for everything. Skiing, hiking, travelling, walking the dog. Of course, I knew nothing about outdoor gear back then and technology has come a long way since then. 1877… Read More »First Look: Helly Hansen Fall and Winter 2022 Gear
Pillows are controversial topic in backpacking communities. Some hikers won’t talk too you again if they find out you’re using a pillow. The others have given up faking they can sleep without a pillow and just bring a lightweight pillow and actually get a good… Read More »EXPED Ultra Pillow Review
The last thing I want to do when I get into camp is spend more time in my boots. They’re hot, moist with sweat and heavy to lug around past the hours I’ve already been hiking. Camp and hut shoes aren’t absolutely necessary but it’s… Read More »EXPED Camp Slippers Review: Lightweight and Comfy
Getting a good night sleep on the trail can make or break a hiking trip. I get a solid 7 or 8 hours at home usually but when I go hiking, it’s usually a few hours of tossing back and forth in a tight sleeping… Read More »EXPED Dura 3R Sleeping Mat Review
Solo Stoves beautiful Ranger, Bonfire and Yukon fire pits just got a big upgrade with removable ash pans. No more picking up the entire fire pit to empty We’ve already reviewed the Solo Stove Bonfire 1.0 and loved it. Solo know what they’re doing: high… Read More »Review: Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 Adds Removable Ash Pan
We can’t all be out out in the woods running and hiking every single day. Some kind of strength and cardio setup at home is nice for those other days. We recently looked at a Bowflex treadmill as a way to get some kilometres in… Read More »Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells Review
Can action cameras really get that much better every single year? Well, yes. They have so far. The GoPro Hero10 is proof. The Hero9 came out in 2020 and is still one hell of an action camera. With up to 5k resolution and Hypersmooth 3.0… Read More »GoPro Hero10 Review
Between weather, busy schedules, travel, and, you know, the sun going down at the end of the day, it can be hard to get outside to hike, walk, run and ride as much as we’d like. Weight, treadmill and exercise bike workouts are perfect for… Read More »Bowflex JRNY App Review
I’ve always hibernated in the winter. Minimal training and exercise. We’ll ski some and hike a bit but nothing like the warmer weather months. I wanted a better way to stay in shape when the days are short and cold. Some sort of exercise machine… Read More »Bowflex Treadmill 22 Review
Insoles that come in hiking boots and trail runners are pretty basic. They don’t offer a lot of support and only a bit of cushion. Swapping out the stock insoles for something better is an easy way to get a better fitting and more supportive… Read More »Review: SOLE Performance Medium Carbon Negative Insoles