The Outdoor Life

What is Backpacking?

by Chris Sgaraglino | January 8, 2021 | Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, How To, Reviews

Backpacking is a fun and exciting way to travel. To understand what backpacking really is, it’s best to look at what a backpacker is.

Camping Hillsborough River State Park

by Chris Sgaraglino | November 23, 2020 | Backpacking, Campgrounds & State Parks, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding

Is this the right place for you? Review, Video & Photos for Camping Hillsborough River State Park

Morsel Spork

by Robbie Arkovich | November 10, 2020 | Backpacking, Camping, Camping by Bike, Cooking, Hiking, Reviews

It’s been six weeks, 10 rides (4 on my Cross and 6 on my MTB) just over 100 miles – and now a small but expensive problem has cropped up! Are the SIDI Carbon Dragon 3 MTB Shoes worth all the hype?

Biking & Kayaking at Cypress Glen

by Chris Sgaraglino | November 1, 2020 | Camping, Cycling, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Reviews

Named one of the “10 Coolest Places You’ve Never Been in North America” by the World Wildlife Fund, Withlacoochee State Forest is a haven for the outdoor enthusiast. Activities include miles of trails for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding and canoeing.

Cooking at the Barn: Episode 1

by Chris Sgaraglino | September 14, 2020 | Backpacking, Camping, Camping by Bike, Cooking, Cycling, Kayaking, Recipes, Reviews

If you are new to camping or just bored of the same old hot dogs and love cooking outdoors, then I will show you some tips & tricks to elevate simple meals and foods; I’ll make cooking easier, teach you how to control the flame, and heat on these small cook-sets.

Adjust-A-Grill

by Chris Sgaraglino | September 8, 2020 | Backpacking, Camping, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Reviews

Review: There are many times I have been camping and didn’t want to go through the hassle of bringing a portable propane grill and using just a grate over a campfire is always a pain.