Camping
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I’ve worn KEEN’s Newport Sandals around the campsite ever since the design was created twenty years ago (2003). I love them, especially their toe protectors. Interestingly enough, the footwear was created by KEEN’s founder, Martin Keen, after he stubbed...
I usually make my own dehydrated camp meals for backcountry camping. On extended trips, or in case the fish aren’t biting, I’ll place a couple of those store-bought freeze-dried packages of chicken curry slop or lasagna goo into my...
Equipping yourself with the necessary tools, like bear spray, and knowledge, like how to coexist with bears in the wilderness, can help you feel prepared and confident about protecting both yourself and the wildlife in case of grizzly or black...
It’s that time of the year when paddlers become obsessed with looking over canoe route maps in search of the ultimate wilderness trip. As I write this, there are dozens of park maps spread out on my kitchen table and...
Over a dozen years ago I received a note from a Toronto film producer asking me to help with a documentary on all the wild places that legendary Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot wrote and sang about. What a cool idea.
Pooping outdoors can be a major source of anxiety for many people. Once you’ve perfected outdoor poops, they can actually be pleasant experiences, often superior to using an indoor toilet, because of perks like the view, the privacy and, sometimes...
Your backpack is a vital piece of gear. Whether you’re going backcountry camping, day trekking or just heading to the beach for a picnic, how you carry your essential items can make or break your trip. Comfort, fit, durability...
Taking proper care of your gear can maximize its shelf life and keep it performing at its best on your outdoor adventures. Spot cleaning stains and mud splotches can help maintain gear and clothing, but a deep clean after a...
An absolutely stunning new book is about to be released that will take you on an incredible century-long journey through the history of the Northern Tier National High Adventure program of the Boy Scouts of America.
The book is The Far...
Camping is meant to get you outside and reacquainted with the simple pleasures of life, like falling asleep beneath a sky full of stars and basking in absolute silence. But car camping isn’t meant to be uncomfortable. Whether you crave...
I’m planning a canoe trip along the shores of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay this season. It’s one of my favourite places to paddle in Ontario. The only problem is that it’s an area known for habituated black bears that...
Spring is here! Days are growing warmer, nights are getting longer and outdoor adventures are kicking up a notch. Whether you’re camping, hiking, mountain biking or climbing, you need to stay warm, comfortable, safe and dry on your outdoor adventures...
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