The Outdoor Life

Dedicated GPS or Smartphone?

by Chris Sgaraglino | July 26, 2020 | Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding

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...

Video: DashWare – Using Chroma Keying for a Gauges

by Chris Sgaraglino | August 12, 2017 | Backpacking, Cycling, Hiking, How To, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Photography

This is a short crude demo on how I apply a chroma keying to a DashWare video to get a Gauges Only clip I can import into my master project and edit in Adobe Premiere.

GoPro 5/6 Extended Battery

by Chris Sgaraglino | August 6, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, How To, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, 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.

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.

QuadraPro Solar Charger & Power Bank

by Chris Sgaraglino | October 31, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Free Gear, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, 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.