The Outdoor Life

Trekking Poles

by Chris Sgaraglino | October 25, 2020 | 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.

DIY Peanut Butter Energy Bars

by Chris Sgaraglino | December 16, 2019 | Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, How To, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding

A competitive cyclist’s relationship with food can be summed up in one word: intense. Our love of food runs deep and plays a role in almost every aspect of cycling. A hearty meal is the reward for a long day in the saddle.

Multitools by Lever Gear

by Chris Sgaraglino | April 12, 2019 | Backpacking, Camping, Free Gear, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Reviews

The Toolcard Pro & Bit Vault Two EDC tools to make everyday life a bit easier. The first thing to consider when looking to purchase a multitool is, do you want one that you will wear on your belt or are you looking for something more compact and light to just put...

Get Out and Go Camping

by Chris Sgaraglino | March 25, 2020 | Backpacking, Camping, Hiking

When was the last time you were camping? Been a while, right? Now that the world has shut down and we are told to “Social Distance” ourselves, what are we to do and what is the best way to do it…hmm…stay cooped in the house for the next 30 days binge-watching TV, I think NOT!

goTenna Mesh

by Chris Sgaraglino | February 20, 2019 | Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Free Gear, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, 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.

YOKARO Wireless TPMS – Epic Fail

by Chris Sgaraglino | July 25, 2018 | Camping, Reviews

The Epic Fail! No this system is not designed to stop blowouts – however it is designed to warn the drive when one does occur, but it didn’t! My truck/trailer setup allowed plenty of working distance between the brail and the furthermost sensors, just a tad over 19 feet.