Archive for May, 2008
Vibram Five Fingers – Sandals / Slippers
Saturday, May 31st, 2008
Need a foot massage after a day of hiking? Wear these newfangled slippers instead.
When we first laid eyes on these crazy-looking five-toed foot gloves, we laughed. But we soon became addicted to their therapeutic performance. The thin synthetic upper stretches over your toes and forefoot, somehow spreading out-and relaxing-the bones and muscles in your feet.
Montbell Super Stretch Down Hugger – Sleeping Bag
Saturday, May 31st, 2008
Tired of sleeping bags that are either too cramped or so voluminous you can’t heat them up? Stretch-baffle stitching is the answer to solve the above problem. The MontBell Super Stretch Down Hugger sleeping bag is one the most comfortable sleeping bags whether you are tall, short, or wide. This thin stretchy sack fits everyone.
Power Canoe Paddling Technique
Saturday, May 24th, 2008Paddling a canoe looks quite easy, however it does require a lot strength and energy. To become efficient at it, these two exercises can help you build strength and cut through the water. It is recommended that you do these canoe exercises at least two times a week for 6 weeks prior to a canoe trip. If you do this, you will gain endurance and power to paddle for many hours. The two canoe exercise routine should be performed at your gym on the pulley machine, and you should do 2 sets of more than 15 reps each set.
How To Ward Off Big Cats / Cougars
Saturday, May 24th, 2008
What would you do if you had a run-in with a large cat while camping or hiking a trail. The recommended action by large feline experts is to try to scare the cat. This means that you make a lot of noise, and movement. Show your teeth and snarl and hope that the cougar will feel threatened and decide to flee or leave the scene.
Marmot Atom Sleeping Bag – Light Sleeping Bag
Saturday, May 24th, 2008
This warm bag passes muster even on nights below its rating. Rarely do we find a 40°F bag that’s toasty into the mid-30s, but this ultralight, 900-fill down mummy passed that test from Washington’s Glacier Peak Wilderness to Alaska’s Revelation Mountains. And yet it packs smaller than the other three bags and weighs barely more than a pound. That’s because Marmot uses the highest quality feathers available, which translates to high loft and heat-trapping with little weight and bulk. Dimensions are comfortable for someone of average build or smaller-just right in the shoulders and waist, with a little extra thrashing room in the footbox. The Pertex Quantum shell breathes nicely while repelling condensation; the bag also features a locking zipper, draft tube, and nicely fitted hood. Only caveat: The short, 38-inch zipper saves weight, but limits venting on warm nights. Price: $249 USD (regular, 72 in.) $269 USD (long, 78-in.) Weight: 1 lb. 2 oz.
Wild Bear Dangers – Bear Safety in the Outdoors
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
Bears are like Green Berets you admire them from afar, but don’t want to hang with them when they’re pissed. With 650,000 bears roaming North America, you’re almost guaranteed to encounter one while hiking sooner or later. Most likely it will be a black bear-this species is found in 42 states and is 50 times more common than the grizzly bears.
Bisphenol A – Plastics Alert In Canada – Water, Baby Bottles And Other Plastic Containers
Monday, May 12th, 2008Recently the Canadian Goverment announced a health advisory concerning unsafe plastics that can cause long-term health problems due to plastic leaking chemicals into contained food or liquids. Do yourself a favor, be an educated consumer and read the article below.
