Blundstones have become popular around the world for a reason. They’re comfortable, easy to put on, look good, and last for a long time. They’ve been making their own TPU soles for a long time now but have recently branched out with a collaboration with… Read More »Blundstone All-Terrain Review
This is a very biased review of the Blundstone Classic Chelsea boots. I’ve had other Blundstones for more than 10 years and absolutely adore them. They are incredibly comfortable and last forever. None of my other trail runners or light hiking boots come close to… Read More »Blundstone Classic Review
10 years ago I bought my first pair of Blundstones. All my friends had them and raved about them. I wasn’t sure. They weren’t cheap. I wanted to wear them to work so I got the Chisel Toe (Dress in the US). They were a… Read More »Blundstone Classic vs All-Terrain
Helly Hansen doesn’t just have jackets, they have shoes too. The Cascade Low-Cut Helly Tech hiking shoes are a waterproof hiking show (not boot) with a burly sole meant for soaking up all the kilometers. Quick specs The HH Pro-Guard toe and heel caps keep… Read More »Helly Hansen Cascade Low-cut Hiking Shoes Review: Durable, Warm and Dry
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
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
What exactly is a backpacking stove? Why is one stove a backpacking stove and one not? There are lots out there of all different kinds. A quick search on Google and you can find all these different types of backpacking stoves: Canister Liquid Fuel Alcohol… Read More »What exactly is a backpacking stove?
Canister stoves are the easiest types of backpacking stove to light. Just like a BBQ. Grab your lighter, turn on the gas and, woof, you’re cooking with gas. It’s still possible to burn your eyebrows off but much harder than with a liquid fuel stove.… Read More »4 Ways to Light a Canister 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
When you start overnight hiking, you’ll probably be looking at some sort of backpacking stove to cook food with. It’s not absolutely required, you could just bring packaged and dried food, but having a hot, filling meal at the end of a long day hiking… Read More »Backcountry kitchen: Canister fuel stoves