Canoeing and Kayaking...Just Go Do It!

If you're looking for a new outdoor experience then learning how to canoe might be your perfect hobby. And by combining canoeing and camping you might discover a passion that can't be surpassed by other outdoor activities.

The greatest advantage of canoe camping is that it allows you to discover places that you might have only imagined, so if standing on the shore of a river or lake ever sparked your sense of adventure then canoe camping can actually take you there. Canoe camping is not difficult to learn, you set your own level of intensity, and whether you intend to paddle solo or with the entire family, canoeing and canoe camping can provide a lifetime of experience and adventure.

Read a short introduction to canoe camping.

Important Factors in Choosing Your Hiking Boots

October 22, 2011

Selecting your hiking boots could be a difficult proposition, because there are so many types of hiking boots available, each with distinct disadvantages and advantages. Some are made for light day hiking, some are made for backpacking with heavy loads on your back, and still others are constructed to endure heavy duty mountaineering. The key [...]

REI Passage 2 Tent for Backpackers on and Budget

September 21, 2011

If you thought a good quality backpacking tent had to be expensive you were wrong. The REI Passage 2 backpacking tent is a new release from REI meant for the occasional or new backpacker on a budget. And the best part is the wasn’t designed cheap and it has many of the same features found [...]

Big Agnes Jack Rabbit SL Tent Review

Big Agnes Jack Rabbit SL2 SL3 Tent Review

August 15, 2011

You can get the best price and selection on your Big Agnes Jack Rabbit backpacking tent purchase at REI. Occasionally you find a piece of camping gear that has nearly all of the desired features, and the Big Agnes Jack Rabbit SL2 – 3 tent is one of those occasions. The positives of this backpacking tent are many and [...]

Osprey Kestrel Series Backpacks – Kestrel 68, 58, 48 – Kestrel 38, 32, 28

July 22, 2011

The Osprey Kestrel Backpack comes in a variety of styles and colors to match your outing needs. If you love outdoor sports-camping, canoeing, backpacking, or day hiking you love the Osprey Kestrel Backpack options. There are six backpacks in the Kestrel series and they are made to hold anything from backpacking gear, clothing, and even [...]

Waterproof Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Review

July 14, 2011

Anyone who camps and canoes regularly knows the importance of owning a waterproof camera that’s reliable, sturdy, and capable of taking great photos. Recently, I took a look at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2, a great little camera that’s surprisingly affordable considering its feature set and build quality. I’d never considered a Panasonic digital waterproof camera [...]

Zamberlan Vioz GT Hiking Boots Review 2011

July 7, 2011

More hikers and backpackers are opting for the Zamberlan Vioz GT Hiking Boot because when it comes to serious hiking and backpacking they don’t want to take any chances with any other brand of boot. The Zamberlan Vioz GT Hiking Boot fulfills the serious backpackers’ needs as an advanced hiking boot because they are [...]

The NEMO Losi 3P Person Backpacking and Camping Tent

June 19, 2011

Recipient of Outside Magazine’s Gear of the Year Award for 2009 Your camping trip is around the corner and you are still unsure of which 3 person tent to purchase. You want one of the best tents out there, with the capability to fit 3 people comfortability. You want a camping tent which has received [...]

Waterproof Backpack – Selecting The Best Waterproof Backpacks for Canoe Tripping

June 7, 2011

Outdoor gear has come a long way over the past two decades and as a recommended outdoor gear a waterproof backpack is at the top of the list. Check out Amazon.com for a good selection of quality waterproof backpacks. About two decades ago waterproof bags arrived on the scene but they were a cheaper material than [...]

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