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
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
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
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
Some hiking boots are waterproof and some are not. If a boot has a waterproof membrane inside then it should be waterproof for a long time. If a boot is some kind of leather without a waterproof membrane then it will very water resistant. If… Read More »Wet Feet or Not: Are Hiking Boots Waterproof?
Schwinn has made bicycles for over 100 years. In 2019 they went electric and now are back with the new electric on and off-road options: the Marshall, Coston CE and Coston DX electric bikes. We tested the Marshall electric bike on pavement, gravel and dirt… Read More »Schwinn Marshall 27.5 Electric Bike Review: On and Off-Road Fun
It’s rare to see a phone without a case these days. Phones are so expensive. Cases are an easy way to protect your phone that just cost $1000 or more. Cases for expensive phones can’t just be floppy rubber that attempt to cover a phone.… Read More »UAG Essential Armor iPhone Case: Sleek but Strong
On a climbing, hiking or running trip everything should have all the features, be super durable and weigh nothing. Perfect world right. I wish. Oh and it won’t cost much. Right. It’s the perfect triangle of the gear. Durabilty, weight, and cost. You can have… Read More »Review: Crazy Levity Jacket is Crazy Light
If you haven’t seen yet, Outside Online and its parent companies are buying up outdoors magazines and websites left, right, and centre. This means a bunch of changes for all the subscribers of those websites and a ton of rad benefits for the new Outside+… Read More »Outside+ Subscription Review
In the Pacific Northwest, we never leave home without a waterproof jacket. There is almost always a chance of rain. Hiking multiple days without a waterproof jacket is just asking for trouble. The Yuba Ultralight K6 Rain Anorak is a crazy ultralight jacket built with… Read More »Beyond Clothing Yuba Ultralight K6 Rain Anorak