The Outdoor Life

Camping Hillsborough River State Park

by Chris Sgaraglino | May 9, 2023 | Backpacking, Campgrounds & State Parks, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding

Is this the right place for you? Review, Video & Photos for Camping Hillsborough River State Park

goTenna Mesh

by Chris Sgaraglino | November 12, 2022 | 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.

Road ID: Who am I?

by Chris Sgaraglino | November 1, 2022 | Cycling, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding

RoadID is a simple identification you wear all day, giving you peace of mind for every adventure. Everyone adults, children, pets, cyclists, runners, swimmers, first responders, military, basically anyone the leaves the comfort of their couch will benefit from wearing one of these!

Dedicated GPS or Smartphone?

by Chris Sgaraglino | October 21, 2022 | 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...

Noctua HL16 Headlamp

by Chris Sgaraglino | August 31, 2022 | Backpacking, Camping, Camping by Bike, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Reviews

Often campsites are strewn with streams, logs, and rocks, and a good camping flashlight helps to ensure your ability to see where you are going at all times.

Choosing a Stand Up Paddle Board for Beginners

by Chris Sgaraglino | August 11, 2022 | Camping, Opinion, Paddle Boarding

Stability is a function of how much side to side motion and rocking you have when standing upright on the board and what amount of flotation the board has with your body weight balanced.