A good shell jacket can be a game changer in the level of comfort you experience while exploring the outdoors. The Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds Jacket review below shares all the usual tech and specs while also sharing real world feedback. Named after the Norse god, Odin, a powerful god who travelled the 9…
Searching for the right mid-layer jacket? I was too, for years! I have a great little down jacket but sometimes it’s too hot or it’s very wet and I want a synthetic option. Enter – the Helly Hansen Lifaloft Insulator Jacket! In this gear review we explore: the specs, the fit, and the performance of…
Friends of mine raved about the Helly Hansen Lifa Merino base layers for years. Until now, I didn’t understand why. In this gear review, we explore the specs, the fit, and the performance. Plus I’ll share my thoughts on the Lifa Merino Midweight Crew base layer and why it is so raved about! Helly Hansen…
Looking for a new adventure destination? Look no further! This post is all about the Best Places in Kelowna for Outdoor Adventures – whether you want a long weekend escape or a summer long stay, Kelowna and the Oakanagan Valley is a must do. Will and I spent the Thanksgiving Long Weekend visiting friends in…
Travel restrictions are lifting and we’re all anxious to get out. This post includes small group ideas to get you outdoors in a new, interesting way. Hopefully you have been using this time to do gear maintenance, search for used or new gear, do research for a bucket list adventure or train for something epic….
Binoculars are designed to bring clarity to your outdoor adventures. Some hikers consider the field of view, others the magnifying power, size, durability, and price. However, the most important thing to consider is the ease of use and optical performance. Compact Binoculars for Hiking Since size and weight are of concern when going hiking, you…
Spring has officially arrived even if it still feels wintery, but it won’t be long before the snow melts and the sunny days drive us outside. With our Top 10 Spring Trails in Western Newfoundland round up, we hope to inspire you to get outdoors and on the go in the early part of hiking…
Welcome to our new series of posts – all about geology! Emilie is our resident rock expert, kicking things off with Common Minerals of Newfoundland so you can begin learning about what you’re seeing while you’re out hiking and exploring. Take it away Emilie! As a kid I loved rocks. I had a rock collection,…
Newfoundland is a big, wild place ready to be explored. With this Newfoundland travel guide, I will share with you my tips for traveling around Newfoundland like how to get here, where to stay, how to stay well fed, and areas that deserve your attention. Newfoundland is my favourite place in the whole world, not…
Will and I both agree, the Sockwa X8 water shoe is the best water shoe we have ever used! We love the form fitted style, quick-dry upper and the lightweight sole because it feels like you’re wearing nothing. Our Sockwa’s have explored many Bahamian beaches, been swimming around reefs, worn around the sail boat and…