Weekend Outdoor Activities

If you’re visiting Southern California and taking the ferry over to Catalina Island, then you’re in the perfect place for some quality snorkeling. While you can bring your own gear, there are plenty of tours on Catalina that include all the essential snorkel gear. Whether you’re taking a tour or setting out on your own, […]

What’s the difference in a basketball? As long as it has a good bounce and good grip, game on, right? Not quite. Let’s go over some of the things that you should consider when buying a basketball in our basketball buying guide below. We’ll also share some of our top picks when it comes to

Sports equipment and athletic stores and business carry many products to assist you in your goal of playing that perfect game of basketball.  In choosing the right product for you and your family, you need to take into consideration if you want a fixed or a portable hoop. Are smaller kids going to be playing

So, you’ve seen the photos of campers lounging in their hammocks with amazing scenic vistas at their feet and you’re ready to ditch that tent and sleeping bag. I don’t blame you. Hammocks are super comfortable and you don’t have the extra expense (and weight) of a sleeping pad weighing down your backpack. But getting

An important part of enjoying your hikes is being a responsible hiker. This means that no matter how many times you’ve been on the trail, how much awesome safety gear you have with you, or how confident you are with your athletic and physical fitness levels, safety awareness is a must for all hikers. With

Going to the beach is definitely one of my favorite things about summer, but getting a sunburn can really ruin that. Plus, sometimes you just need a break from that sweltering heat. Growing up, my parents just had one of those portable beach umbrellas that you stake in the sand to keep the sun at

The Tower Paddle Board Adventurer Inflatable SUP solves a dilemma faced by many stand-up paddle board fans for years. They want something lightweight yet sturdy, something with quality and durability, and something affordable and inexpensive but not cheaply made. For a long time, these combinations haven’t existed. But with this paddle board, outdoor recreation enthusiasts

Whether you are car camping or spending the night in a park or elsewhere with friends or family, a good sleeping bag is definitely something that you will need for camping. And unlike backpackers, you don’t have to focus on only the lightweight options. Instead, you can select something that gives you the comfort you

Just because it’s a non-contact kind of sport, that doesn’t make snowboarding completely risk-free either. Taking a few precautions with gear and attitude can keep you safer when you’re out on your board. Protect Your Eyes Goggles are a must when snowboarding for several reasons. The first is to protect your eyes from flying snow,

Thinking about getting into snowboarding as a fun new way to enjoy some outdoor winter sport? You’ll need a few things before you begin. Below we’ll break down some of the basic necessary gear to get you started. The Snowboard Might as well start with the most important item: the board itself. This is what