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...

Pets onboard need Life Jackets too!

by Chris Sgaraglino | July 23, 2020 | Opinion, Paddle Boarding, Reviews

A dog that adapts to a marine environment is a wonderful companion and an extra playmate for the kids, adding to the fun of going out on the water.

Choosing a Stand Up Paddle Board for Beginners

by Chris Sgaraglino | July 17, 2020 | 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.

Camping by Kayak, Bike, Paddle Board or Backpack

by Chris Sgaraglino | June 16, 2020 | Backpacking, Camping, How To, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Reviews

Ideas, Examples, Lists and Considerations for your first overnight kayaking camping trip. There’s enough information to get your head wrapped around what you’ll need.

UV Sun Protective Clothing, A Game Changer

by Chris Sgaraglino | June 11, 2020 | Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Reviews

I love the UV Protective Active Apparel and wear them all the time. There are so many companies making functional and stylish clothes it becomes challenging to know what good and what to look for, especially at these hire the cotton prices.

Paddling a Hidden Gem

by Chris Sgaraglino | June 4, 2020 | Kayaking, Paddle Boarding

You will be surprised to know that there are more than 600 springs in Florida. Whether you visit Florida in winter or summer, during a cold snap or heatwave, the spring waters’ temperature remains constant at around 70 to 73 degrees. These springs are enjoyed by the people and tourists during the summer as well as in winter.