The Outdoor Life

Camping by Kayak, Bike or Backpack

by Chris Sgaraglino | October 2, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping, How To, Kayaking, Reviews

Ideas, Examples, Lists and Considerations for your first overnight kayaking camping trip. There’s enough information to get your head wrapped around what you’ll need.

What is Backpacking?

by Chris Sgaraglino | September 26, 2018 | 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.

The Journey Not the Destination

by Chris Sgaraglino | September 13, 2018 | Adv: Bikepacking, Camping, Cycling, How To

A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success! When reaching out beyond your limits, it is always best to do it with true friends. This trip was no exception…

Staying Dry in Your Tent

by Chris Sgaraglino | September 9, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping, How To

While setting out to enjoy the outdoors, it is always a good idea to follow some simple camping tips – especially those that should guarantee that you stay dry during your camping trip. Being cold and wet are the two things that can ruin a camping trip!

VSSL Flask & Flashlight

by Chris Sgaraglino | September 3, 2018 | Camping, Cycling, Kayaking, Reviews

This is one of my favorite products that I have reviewed and the cool factor is off the charts. When I first got this flask, I was like “This thing is sweet!” Is it a Flashlight or a Flask? It goes both ways and can be used as either.

GoPro 5/6 Extended Battery

by Chris Sgaraglino | August 6, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, How To, Kayaking, Photography, Reviews

I have been asked many times how I am getting so much runtime out of my GoPro cameras, so I put together a post on how I get up to 4 hours of runtime w/o having to swap batteries.