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Where to Camp for Free in the US and Canada

Best Free Camping in USA and Canada

If you have gone camping in the past, you know that this is not a cheap affair. After all, most camping sites these days come with high price tags even if you use your own equipment. On top of that, it can also be quite stressful to stay in a place where you are not … Read more

What to Do If You See a Cougar

What to do if you see a cougar

If you go hiking, backpacking, camping, or adventuring in the western part of the United States (or Canada) – or anywhere else that cougars live – you’re going to want to make sure that you know what to do if you see a cougar or mountain lion. Even though there are only about 30,000 cougars … Read more

10 Best Knots to Know

10 Best Knots to Know and Learn How to Tie Them

If you have recently discovered that not all knots are created equally – and that there is a world of difference between your everyday “shoelace knot” and some of the more advanced knots out there – the odds are pretty good you started to think about which best knots to know how to tie consistently. … Read more

Bouldering Vs Rock Climbing: Any Differences

bouldering vs rock climbing

The adrenaline that comes with physical activity cannot be compared to anything else, and this goes doubly for those that enjoy rock climbing. The higher you go, the bigger the rush! Both are fitness regimens that have gained a lot of popularity in the last decade or so, and that means that more people are … Read more

Smartwool vs Darn Tough

Smartwool vs darn tough

You might not think of socks as the “sexiest” piece of technical clothing you’d want to add to your outdoor adventure wardrobe, but the reality is that if your feet aren’t happy the odds are pretty good that the rest of you isn’t going to be all that happy, either. A couple of companies on … Read more

Backpacking Locations Near the Water

Backpacking locations near the water

There is something about camping in the wilderness that makes people feel more rugged and more robust. You can spend a couple of nights away from your daily comforts, detaching from the traditional, technologically-dependent lives you lead. You will learn to reconnect with the rough environment. It feels good knowing that you can experience the … Read more

G-Shock Rangeman vs Mudman

G shock rangeman vs mudman

The Casio watch company hit a homerun the moment they released the very first G Shock watch decades ago, but they weren’t satisfied to sit on their laurels with an award-winning design and just kind of call it a day. Instead, the folks at Casio have continued to engineer even more impressive G Shock watches … Read more

Outdoor Activities to Awaken Your Inner Daredevil

Daredevil outdoor activities

At least once in your life, it’s fun to be a daredevil. Equipped with awesome looking gear, a death-defying stunt in mind, and the charisma that makes people cheer like crazy, you’d give anything in this world for that one chance. However, most individuals are stuck with the mundane routine of work, life, and stress … Read more

What to Do When You See a Black Bear

Black bear

It is normal to be frightened once you encounter a black bear. The reality is that majority of encounters with the black bears rarely result to aggressive behavior and the attacks are rarer. Take note, majority of bears prefer avoiding contact with people and the bears you see is just as frightened like you do. … Read more