The Outdoor Life

Dedicated GPS or Smartphone?

by Chris Sgaraglino | March 6, 2019 | Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking

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...

goTenna Mesh

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

What’s in your backyard?

by Chris Sgaraglino | December 26, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking

Video: Golden Aster Scrub Nature Preserve is just 2.9 miles from the house, this is an excellent place to get away from the hustle.

Kayak Camping on the Peace River

by Chris Sgaraglino | December 3, 2018 | Camping, Camping by Bike, Kayaking, Photography

Five guys, twenty-three miles, a little Captain and many stores! Not a bad way to spend a December weekend out and away from the city!

QuadraPro Solar Charger & Power Bank

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

Adjust-A-Grill

by Chris Sgaraglino | October 24, 2018 | Backpacking, Camping, Kayaking, 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.