Explore the Outdoors!
I love getting outdoors and experiencing nature. Here are some tricks on how to elevate your outdoor experience!
When skiing down the snowy slopes, there will be strong light and sometimes fierce winds and cold that will be hard on your face and especially the eyes! Some people prefer full goggles, whereas others are fine with a pair of large sunglasses or normal prescription glasses. Whether you can ski with glasses or sunglasses…
The weight of skis can be an important factor, especially when you’re first learning to ski. Lightweight skis can feel easier to control and controllable while heavier ones can be more stable. When you choose lightweight skis, you often run the risk of losing some performance in terms of stability and smoothness in your skiing…
Do you have a puffer jacket that has lost its volume? Maybe you have washed it or stored it for some time, resulting in a decreased loft of the down or synthetic fibers of the jacket? Don’t worry. With a little time and effort, I will show you how to make your down jacket fluffy…
If you’re looking for the best down jackets for skiing in 2022, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll take a look at some of the best options on the market and help you make a decision that’s right for you. Down jackets come in many sizes and shapes, but those particularly good for skiing…
600D polyester is a fabric that is often used in the manufacture of outdoor gear such as backpacks, camping chairs, heavy-duty tents and functional apparel. It is known for its durability and with a tear strength of 127 Newtons, it is a great choice for outdoor items or in high-demand everyday use. 600D polyester is…
Bikepacking is a great way to explore the outdoors while getting some exercise with friends and family. Because the bike is likely to be your biggest expense and the most crucial part of a good bikepacking trip, it is important to consider what bike frame material fits your needs the best. Whereas carbon fiber frames…
One thing to do while out of hiking season is to paint your tent in awesome colors! But can it be done? Whereas canvas, vinyl or cotton tents are easy to paint using ordinary fabric paint, those tents made from synthetic materials like nylon or polyester are much more challenging to paint due to the…
Tubeless tires have been growing in popularity among mountain bikers and cyclists for good reason- they offer a lot of advantages over traditional, tube-type tires. But are they right for bikepacking? In this article, we’ll take a look at; how tubeless tires work, why they are quickly growing in popularity as well as the pros…
When it comes to bikepacking, there is a strong focus on minimalism. This means finding gear that can do multiple things and taking only what is needed. This philosophy extends to tents and bivis. The main benefit of using a tent over a bivouac (bivy) shelter is that tents are generally larger and have more advanced…
For most people, mosquito bites are more than just a nuisance; they’re incredibly itchy! And for some reason, this itchiness seems to be amplified at night. There are a few theories as to why this might be the case. The reason why mosquito bites itch more at night is mainly due to the fact that…