Weekend Outdoor Activities

In a perfect world, most of us would like to be able to paddle our kayaks without getting drenched in the process. Is this always possible, though? Not exactly. However, there are some steps you can take to ensure you stay mostly dry during your kayaking outings. To help you do this, below we have […]

Hiking is a wonderful and extremely healthy activity, one that offers an immeasurable number of physical, mental and emotional benefits. In fact, for some, hiking is much more than a great outdoor activity, it’s a lifestyle. Although walking around a track or a suburb can offer many health benefits, with hiking those benefits are multiplied

Are you thinking about going on a camping excursion but your funds are a little low? Do you want to enjoy all the glory and majesty of the great outdoors without paying an arm and a leg for the experience? If so, the following article may prove very useful to you. Here we will outline

Easy set pools can be a good alternative to building a swimming pool. Not many people have a yard big enough or the money for an in ground pool, but you can still enjoy the backyard asset. One of the benefits of these pools is that they can be placed in different areas around the

Camping outside can be adventurous and fun, provided you set your tent up in a favorable area that lends itself to sleeping well, and you bring along some of the accessories and amenities that will make tent camping more bearable. In this article we will outline several tips for sleeping well in a tent—tips that

Since I currently live in the desert and have a ton of awesome hiking spots nearby, staying hydrated on the trail is super important to me. If you’ve ever hiked in the dry desert climate, then you know why I’m so vigilant about making sure I drink enough water out there. And since it’s rather

If you’ve had a trampoline in your backyard for a while, then it might be a good time to check out those springs and see how they’re holding up. Even if you put a cover on it when you’re not using it, those springs can go bad and eventually need to be replaced. We suggest

If you play basketball, either recreationally or competitively as part of a high school, college or semi-professional league, you already know the importance of a properly fitting basketball shoe, one that will cradle your feet and protect them as you make your way up and down the court. In the following article we have reviewed

Modern technology is not a prerequisite for successful navigation. The basic navigation skills are enough and essential to any survivalist or outdoorsman and especially people into sailing. Pinpointing true north is amongst the basic essential skills required by sailors, outdoorsmen, and survivalists. This skill is challenging in that a compass denotes magnetic north instead of true north, that

Achy feet, soggy socks, and maybe a hole here and there – at some point, we all have to get rid of our favorite pair of hiking boots and replace them with new ones. And if you’re like me, then you’re not really that stoked about replacing them since they’ve been on so many treks