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The month of April brings hikers – gear guides, new products and reviews & tests of hiking gear for 2020. The following hiking and walking magazines (April & 2020 Spring issues) feature information on hiking products for this up-coming season:  They include Explore, Backpacker,...Read more

This daypack caught my eye in spring 2013 issue of Explore Magazine. It reminds me alot of the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 daypack with lots of pockets. The Osprey Escapist 30 is a daypack used for hiking and mountain biking. It features lots of pockets, a bottom compartment, rain cover and much more. ...Read more

The christmas trees are up in some homes and more are on its way. It is that time of the year again…I read the other day on Canadian Tire Flyer cover – just 3 weeks to go. Wow time is flying by….Here are some ideas for you to help you decide and pick out the right […]Read more

The recent Explore March/April magazine talked about the old and new Canadian classics including Cycling the Cabot Trail, hiking West Coast Trail and much more.  So it was fitting to chat about the Hike the Highlands Festival Classics, Cape Breton Island. To make my classics list – a...Read more

The March/April issue of Explore, Canada’s Outdoor Magazine has arrived and features the Adventure special – the new Canadian Classics. These classics include Biking the Gaspe Penisula (900 kms – 14 days), Backpacking the Nootka Trail (40 kms – 5 plus days, Canoeing the Hood...Read more

The May edition of Explore Magazine ,  Canada’s outdoor Magazine, features the Best Gear 2009 article by Ryan Stewart. The article looks at hiking boots, light hikers, trail runners, multi-day, day and overnight packs, sleeping bags, tents and camping.  The author rates its top picks in...Read more

  Here are some great ideas for christmas gifts for your hiker friends and for yourself :  a compass, first aid kit, smart wool socks, biners, thermometer, wool hat, gloves,  gaiters,  fleece jacket, stainless steel thermos, BPS or non- polycarbonate plastic water bottle, trekker/nordic...Read more

Have you taken out your boots yet ? Tried them on and said Hmm… maybe I might need a new pair this year. The boot pictured above is the Scarpa Kailish GTX Hiking boot – Editors Choice 2008 Award Winner, Backpacker magazine. There are some great resources out their to help you make...Read more