Equip

Cold, soaked clothing can ruin an otherwise great day on the water, but preparing for the conditions you’ll encounter with the right apparel can keep you safe and happy as you paddle.  You might get a rare spring day when temperatures top 80 degrees, but the water will still be relatively cool in many regions [...]

As we look forward to summer, electric grilling connoisseurs are eagerly awaiting the latest models to hit the market. From compact and portable designs to large, high-performance appliances, there is something for everyone when it comes to favorite outdoor electric grills. Weber Q2400 One of the most popular new releases is the Weber Q2400 electric [...]

Sun protection is one of the Ten Essentials from the U.S. National Park Service’s list of must-have gear to bring along for hiking and camping. This includes sunscreen, UPF-treated apparel and hats and, arguably the most fashionable entry: sunglasses. When shopping for sunglasses, you’ll want to consider the activity or sport you’re planning to wear [...]

Beach vacations. The phrase evokes warm sun, soft sand, stunning sunrises and sunsets and total relaxation. But a trip to the beach can also be associated with sunburn and dehydration, if you don’t properly protect yourself and your family. You might have considered traveling with your own beach shelter, in the form of a tent. [...]

The LifeStraw Universal Adaptor Kit attaches to your favorite water bottle, giving you clean and safe water all day, every day.

Picture this: You wake up in a tent. The air is cold outside of your sleeping bag. The sun is just about to rise, the first light of day peeking out from behind a nearby mountain range. A few birds have already woken up and are calling out to each other in the trees. Your [...]

While adventuring, preserving food like meat or fish properly is key, both to avoid wasting it and to make sure that you don’t make yourself sick.  “Once a piece of meat or fish has turned rancid, you’ll do yourself more harm than good eating it,” says Bear in How to Stay Alive. “But if you [...]

Let’s be honest – half the fun of kayaking is bringing your water-loving pup along. But if you’re in the market for a new ride, make sure you keep your best friend’s specific needs in mind too – stability, weight capacity and deck space are all key. Here are the best dog-friendly kayaks out there! [...]

Long Johns. Long underwear. Thermal underwear. Base layers. These are a few names used interchangeably for garments designed to regulate body temperature in cold-weather environments. Heated base layers pack an additional punch by powering up the thermal capabilities—literally. Leveraging a battery-powered heating element, a heated base layer lets you reduce the number of total layers [...]