Every year we get another Hero action camera as GoPro shows us why they’re the king of action cameras. And this year, again, they continue to push the boundaries of tiny, tough cameras with the Hero11. We got our dirty mitts on the brand new… Read More »GoPro Hero11 Black Camera Review
No one should be without a lightweight puffy jacket. They’re light, packable and warm. Helly Hansen are known for making some of the best waterproof shell jackets around but they also make some of the best down insulation too. The Verglas Down Insulated jacket is… Read More »Helly Hanson Verglas Down Insulated Jacket Review: Long and Warm
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
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
There’s a lot of stuff you can take backpacking. But not all of it you should. Every wish there was a book that listed out exactly what you needed to bring? Would it be even better if there was a checklist that you could fill… Read More »Free Ebook: Backpacking Gear for Beginners
The internet so full of bits and bytes of information, but it’s still hard to find a good paper guidebook for hiking. Harder still is it to find a good guidebook on backpacking in BC. When I stumbled on the new guidebook Backpacking in Southwestern… Read More »Backpacking in Southwestern BC with Taryn Eyton from Happiest Outdoors
Today we’re going to jump into some details about backpacking stoves and what you’ll want to consider when getting a new one. Let’s get cookin’. You’ve just spent all day hiking. You’re exhausted. All you want to is that giant burger to stuff in your… Read More »How to choose a camping stove
While you’re out in the woods on a hike, you don’t want to be carrying more weight than you absolutely have to. Your backpacking stove is one thing where you can save some weight by buying a lighter one. Out of the two popular types… Read More »Liquid fuel backpacking stoves: Pros and Cons