There’s nothing like escaping into the wilderness for a few days to make you feel refreshed and energized. Come summertime one of my favourite ways to escape into nature is through backcountry camping. If you have yet to backcountry camp, I highly encourage you to give it a try. Unlike traditional campground camping, venturing into the backcountry means popping your belongings … [Read more...]
Aqua Quest Guide Silicone Tarp Review – A Must Have for Wet Weather
By Christina Scheuermann Aqua Quest Guide Silicone tarp: Last year was a year full of wet weather. My tarp was there with me through all of it, and continuously assists me in enjoying the outdoors even when the outdoors isn’t bright and sunny. My tarp is 10’x 13’ and what I like most about it is it fits into a bag the size of a Nalgene bottle. It has a centre loop on the top … [Read more...]
Winter Camping Checklist
By Kate Ming-Sun. When I pack for trips, I like to have a checklist handy so that I don’t forget anything crucial when I head out into the backcountry. This is particularly true for my winter trips when a missing item could be the key to a safe adventure in cold temperatures. Here is my winter camping checklist: Sleep System: Shelter: Sleeping bag (mine’s rated … [Read more...]
VitalGrill Camp Stove Review
A useful product for camping, the outdoors and emergencies is the VitalGrill Camp Stove. Made in Canada this portable cookstove weighs only 1.6 pounds and packs down to only 8” x 5” x 1.75”. This small stove is fuelled with leaves and twigs and can generate considerable heat due to its built-in fan which “blows air from below the fire basin to accelerate combustion.” The fan … [Read more...]
Nanuk 915 camera case: My favorite canoe camping gear
by N. Glenn Perrett Some of the nicest scenery is viewed from a canoe but I’ve always been leery of taking my best cameras along in case they get wet or damaged. My worries in this regard have been largely overcome thanks to the Nanuk 915 case. This made-in-Canada case is made of lightweight resin and is waterproof (IP67 rated). It is also impact resistant and comes with … [Read more...]
