By Alan GreenfieldDecember 3, 20220

10 Essential Hiking Skills

In the 1930’s, the Mountaineers, a Seattle-based hiking, climbing, and conservation organization, came up with a list of 10 essential items that no climber should be without in a hike. Hiking is not an activity that should be taken lightly. Any mistake or assumptions made…

By Alan GreenfieldNovember 18, 20220

Gear Reviews

3 Best Waterproof Socks

One of the worst things on a hike is wet socks! Not only do your feet get cold and soaked, if left unchanged, they can lead to loss of circulation, blisters, and problems with nerve function! Waterproof socks, though, can be comfortable, warm, and –…

By Alan GreenfieldNovember 13, 20220

Outdoor How-To Uncategorized

Canoeing vs. Kayaking

Canoeing vs. kayaking — These two recreational water vessels are often confused with each other, and we see the term “canoe” and “kayak” are used interchangeably. Nothing is further than the truth! These two crafts are completely different, handle differently, and have different histories. One…

By Alan GreenfieldNovember 11, 20220

Gear Reviews

North Face Hiking Shoes Review

North Face was founded in 1966 and has strived to become one of the leading retailers for outdoor performance equipment, and their hiking shoes are no exception. North face might be known more for their outerwear, ski clothing, and outdoors gear (their 4-person tent is…

By Alan GreenfieldNovember 6, 20220

Outdoor How-To

Birding and Birdwatching: Basics and Gear

Birds are amazing animals. They come in an astonishing variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Yet despite this diversity, all birds share some essential traits: they have two wings (some also have a tail), beaks for eating and nesting, feathers for insulation and flying, and…

By Alan GreenfieldOctober 30, 20220

Outdoor How-To

Outdoor Hygiene Tips

Outdoor Hygiene Tips It’s no secret that having good hygiene is essential to healthy living. How do you keep on top of hygiene when you’re in the great outdoors? It is a lot easier to keep up in the comfort of your own home simply…

By Alan GreenfieldAugust 24, 20220

Destinations

7 Best Paddling Towns in the US

Do you love kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddleboarding (SUP)? Then this is the list for you! We’ve highlighted seven of the best paddling towns in the United States. And we didn’t focus on one area either! This list contains some fantastic places in Great…

By Alan GreenfieldJuly 9, 20220

Gear Reviews Uncategorized

Windbreaker Jackets

A good windbreaker jacket can be worth its weight in gold. We went on a quest to find the best one. Many windbreakers are cheap and flimsy, and despite their name don’t protect you well from the elements. We wanted to find the best windbreaker…