"My most prized piece of gear right now is my bug shelter!" By Camper Christina. Being someone who camps year round, the most important thing to have is the right gear. If you are out enjoying nature, but are missing an item that can make or break your trip, it can make all the difference in the world. One of my favorite pieces of gear is my Eureka VCS-13, Backpackers Mesh … [Read more...]
2018 Best Water Filters for Backcountry Camping
There’s nothing like escaping into the wilderness for a few days to make you feel refreshed and energized. Come summertime one of my favourite ways to escape into nature is through backcountry camping. If you have yet to backcountry camp, I highly encourage you to give it a try. Unlike traditional campground camping, venturing into the backcountry means popping your belongings … [Read more...]
Aqua Quest Guide Silicone Tarp Review – A Must Have for Wet Weather
By Christina Scheuermann Aqua Quest Guide Silicone tarp: Last year was a year full of wet weather. My tarp was there with me through all of it, and continuously assists me in enjoying the outdoors even when the outdoors isn’t bright and sunny. My tarp is 10’x 13’ and what I like most about it is it fits into a bag the size of a Nalgene bottle. It has a centre loop on the top … [Read more...]
Winter Camping Checklist
By Kate Ming-Sun. When I pack for trips, I like to have a checklist handy so that I don’t forget anything crucial when I head out into the backcountry. This is particularly true for my winter trips when a missing item could be the key to a safe adventure in cold temperatures. Here is my winter camping checklist: Sleep System: Shelter: Sleeping bag (mine’s rated … [Read more...]
VitalGrill Camp Stove Review
A useful product for camping, the outdoors and emergencies is the VitalGrill Camp Stove. Made in Canada this portable cookstove weighs only 1.6 pounds and packs down to only 8” x 5” x 1.75”. This small stove is fuelled with leaves and twigs and can generate considerable heat due to its built-in fan which “blows air from below the fire basin to accelerate combustion.” The fan … [Read more...]
