Camping
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Over three miserable nights, I melted a Sylvia-sized patch through a foot and a half of snow, leaving an icy imprint behind. All that despite being buried in my new -9 C-rated down sleeping bag. I shivered in all...
I’ve been busy travelling to various outdoor adventure shows to present at. It’s something I have done for over three decades now. The question is, have they changed? Has online shopping killed the days of cramming in a crowded building...
Dealing with toilet hygiene in the backcountry is complicated enough when the temperatures aren't below freezing. Add in high winds, thigh-deep snow and temperatures in the negative double digits, and it can be seriously discouraging for people who menstruate. I...
The Canadian outdoor company Recreational Barrel Works (RBW) doesn’t show any sign of slowing down with their canoe tripping gear. The company started off simple a few years back, selling waterproof blue barrels for paddlers. Then came cozy harnesses to...
I recently watched some old 1984 media footage of when it became law to wear your seatbelt in your vehicle. I was surprised to see so much negativity towards the new law. Many people said it would go against their...
There’s something about the fresh air that piques the appetite. I don’t consider myself a good (or even enthusiastic) cook, so rest assured these are all doable, delicious recipes that are worth spending the minimal prep and cooking time on.
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Camping and outdoor adventures are the highlights of the year for many of us nature lovers—it’s a time to spend with your loved ones, disconnect from work stress and soak in the beautiful natural landscape that we are so...
Has the outdoor magazine world changed? How about the content and the content creators? What better person to ask than David Webb, editor-in-chief of explore. I recently chatted with him during one of my KCHappyCamper YouTube Whisky Fireside Chats and...
I have several ways to light up the night while outdoors, from the common headlamp to solar-lit water bottles. For this season, however, I picked up the new LuminAID PackLite Titan, an upgrade from the company’s LuminAID Max. It’s a...
With a plethora of provincial and national parks across BC and Alberta, camping allows outdoor adventurers the perfect base for experiencing the natural beauty these provinces have to offer. Scenic landscapes make the simple pleasure of falling asleep beneath a...
In the days when presenting on a stage to a group of outdoor enthusiasts was the main method of getting your message across, rather than posting your knowledge and values across the realm of social media, I would, from...
It’s a good time of year to watch some classic canoe films to get you through the winter months between snowshoeing and munching on comfort food. Take some time to download or search YouTube or Vimeo for some quintessential old...
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