Here’s a growing collection of reviews of gear and apparel we love, as well as some outdoor services we can use and enjoy:
Book Review: The Paddleboard Bible
While it’s true the best way to learn an activity is by doing it, The Paddleboard Bible: The Complete Guide to Stand-Up Paddleboarding by Dave Price is a great resource…
Gear Review: P-Kits, Women’s Bathroom Solution
P-Kits is a perfect example of a woman starting a business to fulfill a need she had herself, to the benefit of outdoor-loving women everywhere! [Technically, this article isn’t a…
Gear Review: Marmot PreCip Jacket
This is my go-to jacket for so many outdoor activities: hiking, paddling, biking, camping, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing. Even though it’s a shell, it’s windproof and waterproof, and all I need…
Gear Review: LL Bean Vista Trekking Shorts
LL Bean’s Vista Trekking Shorts are my all-time favorite shorts for outdoor activity, bar none. Here’s why: Why These Shorts are So Great I have three pairs of these shorts…
Camping Recipes from Our Readers
It’s always fun to hear about what others like to cook when they camp. Here are a few camping recipes sent in by readers… Stovetop Egg Bake This hearty breakfast…
Pre-Packaged Camp & Trail Food: Should You Buy It or Make Your Own?
If you’re into gourmet outdoor cooking when you camp, don’t bother reading this post! This is for folks who want easy, fuss-free meals using as few utensils and dishes as…
Outdoor Winter Gear to Keep You Moving
Those of us who live in (or travel to) the North have a decision to make: To be or not to be outside during the winter??! That’s a good question….
Gear Review: Black Hills Pants from Duluth Trading Co.
My Black Hills Pants from Duluth Trading Co. have become my go-to cold weather pants. I absolutely LOVE them! I had been drooling over them in their catalog for a…
Gear Review: Buff Headwear
Let’s review Buff® Headwear, which fits in all three categories: hat, headband and mask. I’ve been eyeing this product for awhile now, and finally got one for Christmas this year….
Amazingly Easy Campfire Starters
Have you ever been in that frustrating place where you’re trying to get your campfire going and it’s just not happening? Maybe it’s been raining…your wood is wet…it’s too windy…and…
Gear Review: The Best Winter Running Shoes I’ve Ever Had
My new Altra Lone Peak NeoShell trail runners are the best winter running shoes I’ve ever had. OK so I’ve not used every shoe out there. And the Lone Peak…
Organic Dry Shampoo for Pennies
How would you like an organic dry shampoo that only costs pennies per application? As you can see, my hair is fine and I don’t have a whole lot of…
Camping & Trail Food 101
Are you into gourmet camping food? Do you love spending lots of time prepping, cooking and cleaning up while you’re out enjoying the outdoors? Me neither. Yes, we want to…
Hats, Headbands and Masks
If you live in a southern climate you can skip the parts about cold weather on this page. But we northerners need hats, headbands and face masks if we want…
Gear Review: Seirus Neofleece Combo Scarf
This Neofleece Combo Scarf by Seirus is a must for winter climates like Minnesota. It’s one of the best $25 I’ve ever spent so I can keep running, walking and…
Keep the Weather at Bay with Great Outerwear
We enjoy our outdoor activities a lot more when we’re not too cold, too hot or too wet. Great outerwear is a must! Why Invest in Great Outerwear It’s pretty…
Gear Review: Chaco Z/1 Unaweep Sport Sandal
For footwear, the Chaco Z/1 Unaweep is my top favorite for a sandal, and in my Top Three of any footwear option I own. I bought my first pair back…
Buy Quality Footwear for Your Outdoor Adventures
I’ve learned that when it comes to my feet, it pays to get quality and comfort. When we’re tramping over hill and dale, in and out of water, and in…
Equip Yourself Properly with Quality Outdoor Gear
Your outdoor gear can make-or-break your enjoyment of outdoor activities. That doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune (more on that in a minute). But you need to invest…