Hey, what’s going on here? I thought this was a site showing and recommending quality recreational and camping equipment!

Yes - but a lot of today’s campers and recreationalists have become avid bloggers and photographers, so stuff sacks have become very hi-tech! There is so much you can do with your laptop computer during those seemingly endless rainy days huddled under the tarp or those hot summer afternoons lazing by ...

      Before we know it, spring will be here again. I am already feeling the urge to go camping welling up in me. It’s time to start bringing out my old hiking camping gear. But...yikes…my tent has a rip in it! It also stinks after a winter in a damp storage locker. I guess it’s time to look for a new tent! This time, however I’ve made a wish list. It has to be easy to erect and be a tall tent with tons of space. Tall and spacious enough to comfortably stand and walk around in. Happil...

When deciding on which of the many diverse types of children’s sleeping bags to choose, I think the first question is what type of child is it for? For instance, if your child doesn’t like to be bundled up, a mummy type sleeping bag might not be the way to go. On the other hand, if your child squirms around a lot in the night, a mummy bag with an attached sleeping pad might be perfect. For the child who likes to feel unencumbered, perhaps the jumpsuit type of sleeping bag would be...

          Today I smelled the pines in a gentle breeze from the forest behind me and one thing popped up in my mind: I need new hiking shoes! Not hiking boots - but lightweight durable hiking shoes. So over to the computer I went and lo and behold, the first hiking shoe that appeared on my search was the Merrell Women’s Moab Ventilator Hiking Shoe. These shoes are named Ventilator due to their ability to breathe and keep the foot cool and dry thanks to the mesh lining. These hiking shoes ar...

                Even if you are still on diaper duty, it’s not to early to begin the wonderful process of passing your enthusiasm for outdoor fun activities on to your little ones. To make your life easier, acquiring a diaper bag waist pack is a great idea. I have found that the Molehill Diaper Waist Pack is just the thing. This pack has a fold out changing pad (for super convenience if your baby needs changing while on the trail) and a removable, washable “dirty duds” bag that keeps th...

Most kids love the outdoors. Outdoors camping, hiking or even just walking on a trail through the forest.  Because they enjoy it so much, they often tend not to notice if they are getting too cold until their little hands turn blue.  A sure way to keep their tender hands protected and comfortable is to provide them with really excellent insulating gloves.  May I suggest the Patagonia Kid’s Synchilla Gloves? These gloves are made with a unique polyester (85% recycled) fabric and the ribbed c...

  Here comes the sun! With the weather getting nicer as spring slowly approaches, thoughts turn to the outdoors. In the fresh outdoors, hiking along a lush forest trail is particularly appealing. Day hikes are a great way to start the outdoor camping hiking season. I think that, for a simple day hike, the ideal backpack is the Kelty Duo Pack 6. This versatile little backpack is actually two packs in one. You can carry it like a tote bag if you’re going on a short hike, or use it as a backpa...

     Sleeping bags - the word says it all, bags made for sleeping (in) – but – what if you could get a sleeping bag that you could dance in! As I notice that the season is changing, I find myself sometimes lost in the vast world of sleeping bags! But this is time well spent, because one should definitely spend time researching all the options of this important part of one’s hiking outdoor gear. Why? Because you will be amazed to find that today, there is a sleeping bag for almost every ...

  An important consideration that is essential for survival out there in the subzero temperatures is underwear that can protect you from the cold and wind. However, I think the most important factor is choosing good quality wicking underwear. When snow hiking and backpacking camping in the winter, it is imperative to wear undergarments made of material that spreads out moisture and dries quickly.  Having your next-to-skin clothes damp is not only horribly uncomfortable, it is also extremely d...

   Here is another fabulous snow hiking boot, this time for women! These boots come in the prettiest ice blue colour.  They are super comfortable and have a Dri-Best lining that keeps your feet completely dry.  They’re really easy to put on and the removable EZ Flex tongue is highly adjustable so you can have a totally personalized fit. These are great hiking boots for the “all round” hiker.  They are excellent if you are traveling on a mixed route that includes heavy snow and alpine tr...

The rain has finally turned to snow in the local mountains so Conny and I are busily planning a weekend tent hiking trip.  As we were going through our hiking camping gear we realized that it was time to invest in a new camping hiking backpack for each of us.  We already got Aero her new backpack (see my blog from December 2^nd) and it’s working out really well, but Conny and I definitely need to upgrade.  We’ve been doing some research on different types of backpacks and have decided to g...