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Category: Travel Gear

High Tech & Lightweight – The Odin 9 Worlds Jacket [Product Review]

I recently spent some time looking for a jacket that I could wear when I was out in the mountains and exploring the countryside. I knew that I needed something that would work well in the elements while also being comfortable and extremely durable. Fortunately the folks at Altitude Sports wanted me to take one…

March 23, 2017
Functional & Multi-Purpose – Dolly Varden Outdoor Clothing [Product Review]

When it comes to clothing, many people tend to purchase clothing for hiking and spending time outdoors and then other clothes for a night out on the town. Gore-tex, tor-gex, etc-ex, all the other weird NASA futuristic fibres in outterwear (nobody really completely understands but we all nod and say “oh that sounds waterproof“). Then…

January 27, 2017
VR Travel on a Budget with Google Cardboard [Product Review]

Virtual Reality is giving people a completely new ability to explore destinations and experience things they can’t even imagine. Google Cardboard is a budget friendly VR solution to getting a taste of what the hype is all about. Simply strap your phone into a funky cardboard mask, strap it close to your eyeballs and let…

December 31, 2016
These 5 Backpacker Gift Ideas Under $50 Will Make Christmas Shopping a Piece of Cake

Anyone who has a backpacker to buy Christmas gifts for this holiday season should consider themselves lucky. There are so many wonderful gifts available and many of them are reasonably priced. Shopping can be a huge pain, and I’ve been on a huge Amazon kick lately as it keeps me away from the Christmas shopping crowds…

December 7, 2016
Check out Sudio VASA BLÅ Wireless Headphones (Coupon Code Inside)

Sudio is a small european company who created the VASA BLÅ headphones after one of the founders saw musician Phil Collins struggling with his headphones one day in New York City. The founders knew that they needed to come up with a solution to this problem every human has faced, however at that time, they…

November 3, 2016
11 Best Timelapse Photography Products For Backpackers

Many backpackers love to take timelapse videos while they are out hiking and exploring in nature. Nothing beats seeing clouds rolling over mountains, epic sunsets, or the transition from day to night. Certain timelapse photography gear is much better than others though, and they vary in price and features. Lets check out the 11 Best pieces of timelapse photography…

July 11, 2016
Product Review: Imagine Camping’s Legendary Fireside Fork

Once upon a time, a hunter or gatherer discovered that food tasted much better when cooked over the open fire. For thousands of years we have benefited from this profound discovery from a nameless man or woman. Whether you prefer cooking food in the oven, on the stove, or over a barbeque, when you’re out camping…

July 6, 2016
4 Essential Survival Items That Every Hiker Should Own

Hiking is becoming more popular as people want to be outside more exploring nature. However, many people are just beginning to hike and they may not be aware of the fact that they should carry some basic equipment with them when they are out on the trails. Hikers never know when they may encounter a…

July 3, 2016
Essential Photography Gear for Documenting Canada’s Great Outdoors

Canada is blessed with a majestic natural environment. The second largest country on Earth has a varied and expansive physical geography. Boreal forests cover much of the terrain, while ice dominates the northerly Arctic regions. Prominent natural features include the Rocky Mountains, the Canadian Prairies, the Great Lakes, and the Yukon River. Image Source: Flickr…

June 28, 2016