It’s nice to finally see an overbuilt solar home lighting system that performs the way its meant to. d.light Design’s D20 solar home lighting system has impressed me because it is built for the developing world where off the grid is the only option and where durability and functionality are …

If you’re looking for an easy to read book to satisfy your survival and homesteading skills I recommend you take a look at Tim MacWelch’s book: “Prepare for Anthing: 338 Essential Skills” published by Outdoor Life.     This full colour book (available for kindle, in paperback and hardcover editions) …

Back in 2013 when I hiked the John Muir Trail I took two tops to keep me protected from the sun and comfortable in the cool mornings and both of them were by Terramar Sports. The first was the now discontinued Smartsilk BaseLayers and the other was the Terramar Sports. With …

When you’re packing for a hiking trip, you need a balance of enjoyable meals and caloric density. Your body needs fuel to keep you going through your day, but that food needs to be packable and tasty. Enter Greenbelly Bars.   I’m always on the lookout for new options for …

As a part of the Terramar Tribe I’ve had the opportunity to test out a lot of gear. Each piece has its role, and today I want to talk a bit about the Terramar Sports TXO 2.0 Men’s Crew.   Features:   Layer type: 2.0 – Midweight Base Layer Synthetic …

 by Dave P.   The Sandmarc telescoping pole is a simple piece of equipment.  It has one purpose in life.  It functions as an extension of your arm to get your GoPro camera farther away from you. Lately, these extension poles are also being referred to as selfie sticks.  While …

As a kid, I remember reading stories of prospectors and adventurers living in Canvas tents with tiny wood stoves to warm them. Over time that spirit of adventure was renewed, but due to their price tag (over $800 for the tent alone, not including the stove) those dreams had to …

There’s a little bit of kid in all of us, and from time to time we need to let it out. Pogginz‘s Helmet Accessories are a fun and colorful addition to your sport helmets and I personally think they’re pretty cool.     From the moment we shared photos of …

When out adventuring in the alpine, sliding down the slopes, trekking in the snow or simply packing the perfect snowball a good pair of gloves is at the heart… err at the finger tips of success… and a good pair of gloves is what you find in Eddie Bauer’s Guide …

  When I’m outdoors at any time of the year, I need a jacket that is lightweight, packable and warm. I’ve found that Eddie Bauer’s (www.EddieBauer.com) MicroTherm Stormdown Jacket (part of their First Ascent line) is hard to beat.   If you follow our blog, you’ll know that we’ve been …

With snowstorms and frigid temperatures taking hold across the country the past few weeks, many people have decided that it’s time to hang-up their backpacking gear for the next few months. While backpacking in the winter offers new challenges, the opportunity to have a trail all to oneself to enjoy …

Happy New Year! We spent the year end in Seattle with family, and came up into the interior of BC on the snowy passes of what drivebc.ca is calling #BCStorm. We had some record snowfall, treacherous roads and a lot of shoveling to do.   A friend of mine got …