Base layers are important for keeping you comfortable and happy on any trip. They keep you warm and wick moisture away from your skin. After days and days of being against your skin though, base layers can smell terrible. Synthetic ones do at least.Merino is… Read More »Minus33 Acadian Merino Wool Boxers Review
The Osprey Talon 33 backpack has been my favourite pack for the last 9 years.It’s been to Australia and New Zealand, Europe, into the US and countless other trips. It’s still going strong and in amazing condition aside from 1 broken toggle. I’ll be putting… Read More »Aqua Quest Sport 30 Pro Backpack Review
This post is from Rebecca, a world traveller and hiker from the US. More about Rebecca below.* Hiking trips are very different depending on the season, so it’s no wonder you need specific equipment in the winter. It’s more difficult to navigate through the snow,… Read More »Top 5 Things to Pack for Winter Hiking Trips
Bugs can ruin a hiking trip.Mosquitos, no-see-ums, ticks, black flies, horse flies, wasps. They’re all over the place when the temperature heats up. I do the majority of my hiking in the winter and spring when the bugs haven’t peaked yet. Bug sprays sometimes work… Read More »Haeleum Rad Insect Shield T-Shirt Review
I’m always on the lookout for things that are going to help me go faster, farther and hurt less after an adventure.Better food, gear and technique all count. You can be way more fit than the next guy but if you can’t get out of… Read More »Boost your hiking energy: Glutathione Rapid Boost Sports Drink review
I always thought Buff just made Buffs. But I reviewed the Canadian Collection Buff last week and mentioned Buff doesn’t just make the one thing. They now have balaclava’s, bandana’s, hats and toques as well.I’m never very far from a toque on most trips. Out… Read More »Buff Hats: The Anti-Stink Toque
Say buff to someone and they won’t be thinking lightweight, multipurpose outdoor garment. They might be thinking some dude with huge muscles strutting around on the beach. That’s what you were thinking, right?Well it’s actually a lightweight, multipurpose outdoor garment. It’s basically a tube of… Read More »Swiss army toque: A Review of the Buff
Making a good hiking pant is tough. It has to be light but durable and fit well. Traveler Stretch Pant from Royal Robbins has met those and then some. I’ll dive into the specs and my experience with the Traveler Stretch Pant in this article… Read More »Light, Soft, Stretchy: Royal Robbins Traveler Stretch Pant Review
The elusive perfect merino shirt. Does it exist? Or do they all fall apart after wearing them hard? After finding out about merino working in a gear shop nearly 10 years ago, I’ve been infatuated with its amazing abilities. No smell, regulates your temperature, keeps… Read More »Better than merino? The Royal Robbins MerinoLux 1/4 Zip Review
Merino is all the rage these days for outdoors base and mid layers but alpaca is better in almost every respect, on paper at least.Merino seems to be the best choice for most garments: soft, doesn’t stink, warm when wet, sustainably produced. But alpaca is… Read More »Alpaca Power: Ausangate Alpacor Hiking Socks Review