Choose the right sleeping pad alongside a backpacking quilt and a tarp tent, and you can have an ultralight sleeping system under 2kg / 4.5lbs that will accompany you anywhere.  And there is no need to break the bank, with tried and tested quality designs under 100$ that can handle years of abuse on the trail, at the […]

Are you looking forward to having a camping trip with your family and friends? It is a good idea to have some time escaping from the busy city life and enjoy your peaceful night with the campfire. However, the camping trip would not be marked as completed if you do not have a delicious meal. […]

The NEMO Tensor Alpine Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad is a lightweight insulated air mat that weighs 17 ounces and is 3″ thick. It has a flat 2-way valve and includes an inflation sack so you don’t have to bust a gut blowing it up. This pad also has an R-value of 4.8 measured using the […]

Choosing a sleeping bag is probably one of the more complicated gear purchase decisions, for outdoor neophytes and seasoned backcountry veterans alike. There’s a lot to consider weight, packability, warmth, comfort and there’s a lot of sleeping bags to choose from. Read on to sort through what you’ll need to know to get the right […]

If you’re an espresso lover, you know this powerful brew tastes great just about anywhere, any time. The trouble is, it’s all too easy to find yourself in situations relaxing at home, during a trip to the dentist, or in the middle of your hang gliding lesson where don’t have access to an espresso maker […]

Spring brings the urge to get up, get out, and get busy puttering in the garden, cycling in the park, enjoying adventures all over town. But if you’re an allergy sufferer, spring can seriously break your stride. Whether it’s the pollen that’s popping all over the place or you’re sneezing due to perennial dust, mold, […]