Gear
Camping Gear, Gear, The Happy Camper, Video
The Happy Camper Pack Returns Along With Two New Canoe Packs From Recreational Barrel Works
Check out these three new canoe packs for your next paddling trip, all from Recreational Barrel Works.
Camping, Gear, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Are Outdoor Shows Just a ‘Love Fest’ for YouTubers?
I’m in the middle of my speak tour for all the big outdoor show—and I gotta say, they’re crazy busy. Whoever said that online shopping has killed the days of wandering around crowded arenas full of outdoor gear vendors selling their wares is dead wrong.
Here’s How Your Phone Can Be Life-Saving in Backcountry Emergencies
It’s always scary to imagine an emergency situation, but proper planning, preparation and knowing how to enable these features can help reduce the frequency and severity of backcountry tragedies.
Adventure, Camping, Gear, The Happy Camper, Video
The Happy Camper: Recreational Barrel Works’ New Heritage Series Gear for 2024
The Canadian company Recreational Barrel Works is off to an amazing start for 2024. They’ve released over half a dozen new products for the year. One of the most unique selections is titled The Heritage Series. It includes a line of traditional portage/canoe packs and a wanigan harness–all with a…
The Way of the Wolf: Getting to the Start Line
The difficulty in doing, say, a 1,000-kilometre canoe trip, is not the trip itself—it’s getting to the start line. In order to do so, you have to get over the biggest hurdle: your preparation mindset.
Adventure, Camping, Gear, Hiking
Outdoor Adventure Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Here are five outdoorsy date ideas to impress the love of your life this Valentine’s Day, along with some gear recommendations for each outdoor experience.
Adventure, Gear, Partner Content, Ski and Snowboard
Flawless Communication for Skiers and Snowboarders
From a safety and communication standpoint, this new tech gadget is changing the game on the ski slopes.
What You Need to Go Skiing
If you’re new to skiing or snowboarding, you’re going to need to know how to choose and where to buy your equipment from. Here’s an in-depth guide just for you.
Roundup: Winter Gear Guide for 2024
Here are 15 new, nifty and essential gear items to get you outside and adventuring in Canada’s colder months. Each item has been tested, reviewed and hand-picked by Explore’s editors.
Explore’s Best Of: Summer’s Best Hiking Boots
Looking for your next pair? We’ve got you covered with the 10 best hiking boots.
The Happy Camper: Best Camping Gear of 2023
The Happy Camper recounts his five favourite gear items from the 2023 camping season. His choices vary from tents to food containers.
Adventure, Gear, Ski and Snowboard
How and Where to Score Ski Gear for Cheap
Ski gear can be expensive, so here are some tips and tricks to score cheap ski gear for the season. Now, you can hit the slopes without worrying about the cost!
DIY Paracord Bracelet: The Ultimate Free Christmas Gift
Paracord bracelets are awesome outdoor gear items that make perfect gifts because they are easy and fun to make, practical to wear and safe to use in emergency situations.
So, You Want to Go Winter Camping…
Want to explore a new adventure this winter? Try winter camping! Here’s a guide to winter camping for beginners, from front-country campsites and the appropriate gear.
The Happy Camper: 6 Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Can’t think of what to stuff the stocking with this year? No problem—here are six epic stocking stuffers, perfect for outdoor adventures and excursions.
The Best Outdoorsy Christmas Stocking Stuffers
If you’re shopping for someone who loves nature, adventure and the outdoors, we have the best picks.
Adventure, Gear, Ski and Snowboard
Holiday Gift Guide for People Who Love the Outdoors
Looking for the perfect present in a pinch? Here are 10 gifts to impress the nature loving, outdoorsy person in your life.
Sustainably Sourced Gifts for Outdoor Adventurers
Adopt a sustainable attitude this holiday season and give the adventurers in your life gifts that benefit the environment.
The Happy Camper: End-of-Season Maintenance and Storage for Canoe Gear
Ready to end off canoeing season? First, take care of your canoe gear. The Happy Camper gives us a guide to storing and cleaning canoe gear.
8 Gifts That’ll Inspire Your Kids to Head Outside
Need a gift for a young adventurer this holiday season? Here are some suggestions that will pull kids away from the screen and into the outdoors, from hammocks to sunglasses.
