Insulation has become essential for me when choosing new water bottles, but so has the need for something that doesn’t expose my body to any unnecessary chemicals. If you’re in the market for a new device to store hot or cold beverages this summer, let’s take a closer look at three insulated BPA free water …
Month: June 2018
Sometimes I even attach it to the seat of my kayak or the loop on my shorts if I’m going on a quick day hike. But there are a lot of water bottles out there today, so we’re going to take some time to discuss what makes a good water bottle! I’ve been a big …
I consider a headlamp to be a very important item that should be on everyone’s checklist of hiking essentials. There are, of course, very cheap, no-name headlamps available out there, but there’s certainly something to be said for trusting your only source of light on the trail to a name brand. That’s why I’m going …
There are many models of headlamps available out there, and they vary greatly in price. Today, we’re going to discuss some pros and cons of cheap headlamps. I consider a headlamp to be one of the items every hiker should have on his or her ‘Essentials List’. It’ll help you navigate out to use the …
I’ve recently been shopping for new hiking shoes. I’ve talked to a few people about what I’m specifically looking for and I was asked, “Why do you want ‘shoes’ instead of ‘boots’?” Indeed, learning how to choose hiking shoes has been a long process for me. I explained the type of hiking I plan to …