Category Archives: Outdoor gear and clothing

How To Choose A Sleeping Bag For Camping

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Stephanie

Tips For Getting The Right Bag If you are new to camping or a veteran camper, there is one piece of equipment that you must have. That is a sleeping bag. A comfortable sleeping bag will make or break your … Continue reading →

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How To Keep Warm And Dry In The Winter

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Stephanie

Proper Winter Clothing Will Keep You Comfortable Just because the weather turns cold doesn’t mean that you stop enjoying being outside. It just means that you make sure that you have the proper clothes to keep you warm and dry … Continue reading →

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Top 5 iPhone Apps for Skiers & Snowboarders

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Guest

  Try These Apps For Skiing And Snowboarding Winter can be lots of fun. Skiing and Snowboarding are very popular activities in places like Vail, Colorado. Skiers and Snowboarders will benefit greatly from iPhone ski apps. There are a number … Continue reading →

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How To Keep The Bite Out Of Frost

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Stephanie

Should I Be Worried About Frostbite? Now that snow has begun to fall and the temperatures are dropping below freezing on a regular basis, let’s take a look at a winter hazard–frostbite.  By knowing what frostbite is and learning how … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Clothing – Why Investment Pays

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Guest

Quality Matters When Choosing Outdoor Clothing We’ve come a long way from the canvas tents of old.  Significant scientific leaps in the1960s and every decade onwards have catapulted us to a time where modern materials and fabrics used in outdoor … Continue reading →

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Weight vs. Comfort

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Guest

We’ve been concerned about packing lighter and more comfortable for a while now and that is because camping gear has evolved immensely in the past decades. Basic camping gear like the map, sleeping bag, tent and backpack has improved because … Continue reading →

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10 Tricks To Keep Your Tent Cool

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Guest

What season do you usually prefer to camp out? The most popular time to enjoy the outdoors is by summer. You get to hike on the way to the camp, look at the clear skies, enjoy the fresh air, and … Continue reading →

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A Guide to the Best Camping Watches

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Guest

When setting out for a weekend away camping, your equipment checklist is likely to read all the essentials: tent, backpack, stove, hiking boots, etc. However, does it include a specialist watch? There are so many timepieces on the market to … Continue reading →

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Cold, Wet Feet?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Guest

Do you suffer from cold, wet feet? I did too! I’m a keen walker and enjoy the outdoors in all weathers. What I don’t like (especially as the march of time takes it’s toll on my joints and circulation) is … Continue reading →

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Innovative Camp Cookery

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Guest

It’s a well known fact that any food tastes better if it’s cooked on a campfire in the wilderness, especially after a long day in the outdoors, but there is a world of difference between a top class camping chef … Continue reading →

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