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Reebok Floatride Energy 3 Adventure: The Lightweight Running Shoe Made for Outdoor Adventures

4 Unique Running Adventures Across Canada The word “run” may be one of the shorter words in the English language, but it’s a word that nonetheless packs a lot of [...]

Gear Reviews By Nadine Gravis October 20, 2021

4 Adventures in 4 Canadian Cities: We Review The New Reebok Nano X1 Adventure Training Shoe

With summer now in full swing, if you’re anything like us, you’ve been soaking up every moment of those long-awaited outdoor adventures with family and friends. And what better way [...]

Gear Reviews By Nadine Gravis August 20, 2021

Expert Review: Black Diamond Guide Gloves

Cold hands, no more! Black Diamond hit the bullseye with their Guide Gloves. After using these season after season, we can safely say these are the pinnacle of Black Diamond [...]

Gear Reviews By Kristin L. March 11, 2021

The 8 Best Black Diamond Gloves: Expert Review

Finding the perfect pair of gloves can elevate your time spent outdoors from a miserable day in the cold to a fun experience in a winter wonderland. Having been an [...]

Gear Reviews By Kristin L. January 27, 2021

MSR Shift Youth and Tyker Kids’ Snowshoes Review – 2021

Get your kids excited about snowshoeing with the wonderfully-designed MSR Shift Youth Snowshoes and MSR Tyker Kids’ Snowshoes. Well worth the money and your kids will have a blast floating [...]

Gear Reviews By Lynn W January 25, 2021

18 Best Hiking Leggings For Extreme Comfort On The Trails

Leggings have populated yoga, workout classes, and loungewear for years, but these flexible, versatile pants are now making their way onto the trail. And yes, we believe hiking leggings fall [...]

Gear Reviews By Kristin L. September 11, 2020

Salomon Speedcross 5 Trail Running Shoes: Expert Review

Footwear is paramount on the trails, and with so many options, it’s hard to know where to start. We recently tested Salomon’s Speedcross 5 Trail Running Shoes. They’re comfortable right [...]

Gear Reviews By Kristin L. August 25, 2020

Gear Review: Katadyn BeFree Microfilter 1.0L Bottle

Having a reliable water filtration system eases your thirst worries in the mountains. The Katadyn BeFree Microfilter 1.0L Bottle we recently tested out really impressed us. Great for individuals, this [...]

Gear Reviews By Kristin L. August 19, 2020

Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Pad: Extensive Review

Therm-a-Rest is one of the biggest names in sleeping pad manufacturers, and they continue to impress us. We recently tried the Therm-a-Rest ProLite sleeping pad, and we highly recommend it [...]

Gear Reviews By Kristin L. August 18, 2020

Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 32F/0C Sleeping Bag Review

Therm-a-Rest has struck again. They’re sneaking under the radar with their release of sleeping bags and doing a fine job. We tested the latest Hyperion 32F/0C sleeping bag and have [...]

Gear Reviews By Kristin L. August 16, 2020