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...

NRS Kinetic Water Shoes

by Chris Sgaraglino | November 4, 2019 | Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Reviews

I have tried several inexpensive shoes, but they just didn’t work all that well out of the kayak. Enter the NRS Kinetic!

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.

Adjust-A-Grill

by Chris Sgaraglino | October 24, 2018 | 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.

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.