Explore the Outdoors!
I love getting outdoors and experiencing nature. Here are some tricks on how to elevate your outdoor experience!
One of the main challenges when participating in outdoor activities, whether it being camping, hiking, skiing, at home, or a weekend trip of bird watching, is to keep an ideal body temperature. Anyone who have gone camping in the winter and experienced an overnight stay outside in a tent, shelter or tarp, will inevitably have…
Hiking on and around a volcano can be a great activity as volcanoes are indeed wonders of nature that are fascinating to experience first hand!
While most of their backpacks are exceptionally durable, they are not always fully waterproof. However, many are water resistant in their natural form and can be made fully waterproofed if a specific wax material termed “Greenland Wax” is applied.
A small transportable water bottle is essential for fast-paced outdoor activities, whether hiking in the warmth of summer or skiing down the mountain slopes in winter. In this article, I take a look at a set of budget foldable water bottles. Common to them is that they are all made from the same BPA-free and…
The speed with which you can hike through a forest really depends on the specific forest vegetation, elevation change, path availability, the amount of weight you are carrying etc.
Cashmere and merino wool are functional fabrics that are both phenomenal for outdoor activities. However, the slightly finer fibers used in cashmere wool make it warmer and more comfortable than merino wool. On the other hand, the thicker fiber of merino makes it more durable, and it is cheaper!
Most modern tents are made from either nylon or polyester. While nylon is the lightest and most breathable of the two, polyester is more durable and less expensive. However, there are several factors that differentiate the two materials that I will get into here. Normally I recommend nylon for tents as you get far more…
As a microbiologist, I know better than anyone that bacteria and fungi, like us, need water and heat to survive. Therefore, blowing your smelly humid exhaust into your mat just to heat it up all night with your sweaty body will definitely render it a suitable incubator for nasty microbes! A moldy sleeping pad may…
A good affordable ultralight tent is can make all the difference for a good hiking trip! One of the best decisions I made for my hiking experience was to buy an ultralight tent – it is simply much more motivating to get out the door. When your tent does not weigh more than a large…
When venturing into the great outdoors, the choice of shelter is paramount. Tents serve as a home away from home, providing protection from the elements and a cozy space to rest after a day of exploration. Among the array of options available to the modern camper, lightweight and compact tents are increasingly popular, balancing the…