Hammock Bliss comforts weary Cold Campers
It was cold, really cold, the kind of cold that makes you think falling in a snowbank and calling it a night might be comforting. OK, it wasn’t that cold but it was a little bit chilly when we set out...
View ArticleContour POV Helmet Cam – Wearable Video Camera
WHAT IS CONTOUR? Contour, previously known as VholdR, is pioneering hands-free recording like never before. With the camera, software, and community platform, location based video has never been more...
View ArticleFailing their Feet – The Traveler’s Big Mistake
I’ve seen so many travelers like her she’s almost an archetype. She is youth in all its glory, long blonde hair, radiant tan. Her face beams with life, excitement, curiosity. Looking at her I feel a...
View ArticleAqualung Slingshot – Kicking it Up 3 Notches!
Slingshot in Action I’ve been dying to get my booties in to a pair of Aqualung Slingshot and was so excited when my partner surprised me with a black and silver pair! I couldn’t wait to get it in d...
View ArticleThe Lighter Side of Diving with Aqualung Zuma
If I sum up all the fees I’ve paid for excess baggage charges on airlines for bringing my scuba gear, I could buy another set, or afford a dive trip to the Maldives! I’ve been aware of this challenge...
View ArticleTips on investing in your first SCUBA diving gear
One of the reasons why people are reluctant to get into SCUBA diving is the cost of the equipment. This was one of my fears and it kept me at bay from even doing an intro dive for more than 10 years,...
View ArticleHiking – You’re Never Too Cool for Trekking Poles!
I have my Trekking Pole, Where’s Yours? So I showed up for the hike with my shiny brand new trekking poles and was met with a little bit of laughter. My sister and brother, hiking companions for the...
View ArticleBackpacking with a Guitar – Travel Guitars
Don’t leave your music behind!! To often I find myself on a backpacking trip and realize I wish I had my guitar to spin a few tunes around the campfire at night. The thought of taking it however is...
View ArticleKayak vs Canoe – Which ones for me?
A few years ago I had received a bonus at work and, since our family enjoys camping in the wilderness, I decided that it would be a nice idea to purchase something to make our camping experiences more...
View ArticleHow to Buy Climbing Gear
Guidelines To Purchase Adequate Climbing Equipment Rock and mountain climbing is one of the most popular of the extreme sports. One of the things about rock climbing is the equipment which can cost a...
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