The Outdoor Life

Renting vs. Buying Equipment

by Chris Sgaraglino | May 13, 2021 | Backpacking, Camping, Camping by Bike, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding

When renting, there are no long conversations with your spouse about how much all that dust-collecting gear cost and where you’ll be storing it!

Lake Manatee State Park

by Chris Sgaraglino | April 27, 2021 | Backpacking, Campgrounds & State Parks, Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Paddle Boarding, Photography, Reviews

Nice, clean, and yes, quiet place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

UV Sun Protective Clothing, A Game Changer

by Chris Sgaraglino | March 18, 2021 | 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.

NRS Kinetic Water Shoes

by Chris Sgaraglino | February 23, 2021 | 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!

Staying Dry in Your Tent

by Chris Sgaraglino | February 1, 2021 | Backpacking, Camping, Camping by Bike, How To, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding

While setting out to enjoy the outdoors, it is always a good idea to follow some simple camping tips – especially those that should guarantee that you stay dry during your camping trip. Being cold and wet are the two things that can ruin a camping trip!

Kids Kayaking Solo

by Chris Sgaraglino | January 29, 2021 | Kayaking, Paddle Boarding

Kids Kayaking Solo Kids as young as 4 years old can kayak solo! Kayaking is an excellent outdoor activity that can be enjoyed as an adventure sport as well as a recreationally by people of all ages. This has caused a tremendous increase in the popularity of kayaking....