Weekend Outdoor Activities

Planning a backpacking trip and looking for ways to maximize the available space in your pack? One easy way to free up more space in your backpack is to attach your sleeping bag to the exterior of the pack, instead of stuffing it inside with the rest of your gear. As you might have guessed, […]

Have you dreamed about a trek on the Appalachian Trail? If you’re an avid hiker, you’ve likely considered this trip at least once or twice. Like all thru-hikes, preparation needs to be a top priority — otherwise, you won’t make it to the finish line. You have to get in shape, mentally and physically, before

So, your getting all of  your camping supplies together for the weekend and it’s time to pack the water. How much do you need? And, if you’re bringing the doggo along, how much extra should your bring for your animals? While it’s always better to have too much water than not enough on your camping

So, you’ve decided to make this the year that you try stand up paddle boarding and you’re shopping around for a SUP. But, the prices are bit more than you’d like to pay, so you might be wondering about buying used paddle boards. Is it a good idea to buy a used stand up paddle

When you’re not using your paddle board, you might be tempted to just lean it in the corner of your garage or spare room. While that might seem like a smart idea, it’s really not and it may damage your SUP. You’ve probably spent a fair amount on your paddle board, so protect that investment

If you wear glasses, it can make diving in for a quick snorkel a little more complicated. Snorkeling involves a mask, you definitely need said mask, and simply wearing your glasses underneath it is, generally speaking, not the best idea for a few reasons. First, your snorkel mask may not have the space for your

When you go snorkeling, there are a couple of things you’ll definitely have on – a snorkel, which allows you to breathe underwater, and a snorkel mask, which allows you to see underwater. Fins are also a very common snorkel accessory that helps propel you through the water and that most snorkelers choose to wear.

Water pumps are essential to the function of your recreational vehicle, especially if you are camping far away from a water source. Water pumps draw water up from your water tanks underneath your RV and pump the water throughout the RV; to your sinks, toilets, and showers. Water pumps are typically powered by 12-volt batteries and

With warmer days ahead, many outdoor lovers are beginning to plan their spring and summer camping trips. While some may opt to backpack or pitch a tent in the woods, others are choosing to camp out in their car. From more storage space to a raised sleeping area, living out of a car out in

Snorkeling is a water-based activity almost anyone can do. It doesn’t require any special abilities or training. In shallow, well-protected waters, it doesn’t even require the ability to swim. (Though, it does help!) For the most part, if you can breathe, you can snorkel. Just because snorkeling is easy, though, doesn’t mean it can’t be

The weekend’s here and it’s finally time for some paddle boarding. You start loading up your car – board, paddle, leash, surf hat, dry bag and you’re ready to go. Not to fast. You don’t want to forget your life vest. Not only does the U.S. Coast guard require that you wear one when paddle

Have you ever loaned out your tent to a buddy only to get it back with a new stinky smell? Or maybe you went camping in it and something happened that left it smelly. So, what do you do with foul smelling tent? You might be tempted to toss it into your front loading washer.