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How to Choose The Right Pair of Snowshoes

Choosing the right pair of snowshoes can be daunting if you aren't familiar with the activity. If you’re normally a hiker, but want to continue getting outside in winter, the [...]

Gear Reviews By Lynn W December 4, 2023

Osprey Porter Travel Pack Carry-On 30L Gear Review

One of our team members hauled her brand-new, “stylish” Osprey Porter Travel Pack Carry-On 30L from Canada to Portugal. She found it easy to slip a range of carry-on items [...]

Gear Reviews By Kelsey Krahn October 18, 2023

RadCity 5 Plus Step Thru Electric Commuter Bike Gear Review

Two of our team members got their hands on the RadCity 5 Plus Step Thru Electric Commuter Bike and decided to take it for a spin around Calgary and the [...]

Gear Reviews By AlexTodd August 2, 2023

Osprey Transporter Carry-On Bag 44L Gear Review

One of our team members jam-packed the Osprey Transporter Carry-On Bag with snacks, clothes, airplane-friendly toiletries, and a laptop for a weekend getaway. It was easy to stuff this bag [...]

Gear Reviews By Kelsey Krahn July 10, 2023

MEC Spark 2.0 Tent Review (Updated 2021)

We had the chance to join some friends on a backpacking trip last summer, but we wanted to go fast and light. We picked up MEC’s Spark Tent, impressed by [...]

A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right Base Layers for Men

Choosing the right base layer is a critical task if you want to ensure that you will stay dry, comfortable, and smelling fresh on your adventures. This simple guide to [...]

Gear Reviews By Alex Todd March 6, 2023

Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station Gear Review

Not long ago our team of adventurers spent some time testing out and reviewing the Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station and the Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel, coming away [...]

Gear Reviews By Alex Todd June 28, 2022

Membrane Solutions Water Straw and Gravity Bag Review

The Membrane Solutions 6L Gravity Water Filter and Membrane Solutions Personal Water Filter Straw work to create the ultimate backcountry adventure experience. Never worry about parched lips and a dry [...]

Gear Reviews By Richard Campbell June 1, 2022

Big Agnes Rapide SL Gear Review

The Big Agnes Rapide SL exceeded our expectations on our three-night camping venture. We went into our trip thinking that it would resemble "another sleep pad," but we were blown [...]

Gear Reviews By Kelsey Krahn April 25, 2022

Jackery Portable Power Station Gear Review

The Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station and the Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel combine to elevate the typical car camping experience. These game-changing products work to charge your laptop, [...]

Gear Reviews By Kelsey Krahn April 14, 2022