The Outdoor Life

Trekking Poles

by ILGM Support | Mar 22, 2019 | Backpacking, Camping, Hiking

When moving downhill, there is a large amount of pressure on the knees as they help the body slow its descent – Trekking Poles can effectively act as brakes.

Dedicated GPS or Smartphone?

by Chris Sgaraglino | Mar 16, 2019 | Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Reviews

Dedicated GPS or Smartphone? Why a dedicated GPS (DGPS) is far better than any SmartPhone ever will be! Frequently this topic keeps coming up over and over again, and I thought it was about time to lay out my thoughts on the subject. I’m not advocating a single...

goTenna Mesh

by Chris Sgaraglino | Mar 4, 2019 | Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Reviews

Review: When I first heard about the GTM, my initial thoughts were, this was a device that would allow me to get text messages out to the world when I didn’t have any cell service.

Kayak Camping on the Peace River

by ILGM Support | Dec 3, 2018 | Camping, Kayaking, Photography

Five guys, twenty-three miles, a little Captain and many stores! Not a bad way to spend a December weekend out and away from the city!

Renting vs. Buying Equipment

by Chris Sgaraglino | Nov 15, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, How To

When renting, there are no long conversations with your spouse about how much all that dust-collecting gear cost and where you’ll be storing it!

QuadraPro Solar Charger & Power Bank

by Chris Sgaraglino | Oct 31, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Reviews

Review: You pull out your iPhone to check your Instagram and Facebook accounts, and you see the dreaded RED BATTERY! “No, not now, I still have that awesome selfie that HAS to make it online TONIGHT or no one will believe I made it to the top!” you scream at the top of your lungs.