A good headlamp is one of the most important pieces of equipment for every hiker. Lack of light is the number one reason hikers call for Search and Rescue, wrongly thinking a cell phone light or other non-technical light will be sufficient. So when Olight reached out to ask me to review another headlamp of…
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Gear Review: Stoko K1 Breathe
Remember my review about the rad local Vancouver company Stoko that revolutionized knee braces for active people, building it right into a pair of tights? (no? read it here!). Well they just added a new version to their product line-up with ultra breathability for your sweatier workouts! The K1 Breathe has all the same great…
Gear Review: Stoko K1 Tight
Functionality meets style with the Stoko K1 supportive tight. Stoko’s K1 is a knee brace built into a pair of tights. They provide adjustable joint support for people with ligament instability (ie ACL), mild sprains or strains. Personally, I love them for my super sensitive ITB sensitivity. The K1 supportive tight is designed to provide…
Gear Review: Olight Perun 2 Headlamp / Flashlight
The capabilities of headlamps just keep improving and improving, blowing my mind what an incredible tool some companies can pack into a small little item. The Perun 2 by Olight is a prime example of this. Just released, the Perun 2 is sure to be key player in the headlamp market for hikers with its…
Gear Review: On Running Cloudventure Peak Trail Running Shoes
Just like hiking footwear, finding the right trail running shoes is so important. You are on your feet for hours on end, they are top-loaded with every ounce of weight from your body and gear, and they work the hardest to stabilize you over every root and rock you encounter along the trail. Thankfully my…
Gear Review: VizyVest
There just aren’t enough hours in the day to do all the things I want to do. And there are even less daylight hours during most of the year. A long time ago I decided that I would embrace the darkness to be able to keep doing the things I love, day or night. When…
Gear Review: Daub + Design Adriana Leggings
As you all know, dear readers, I am out doing active things every moment that I get. I spend a massive amount of my life hiking, as well as snowshoeing, running, standup paddleboarding, snowboarding and more. That means that my wardrobe consists of mainly activewear (and I sneak it in to office outfits too whenever…
Gear Review: Thurso Surf Waterwalker Standup Paddleboard
Vancouver has captured my heart because it lays in that sweet spot where the mountains meet the ocean. It’s the perfect place to hike, and also to paddle! If I’m not out hiking, you’ll probably find me on a board, and whenever possible, you’ll find me doing both! Some of my favourite places to hike…
Gear Review: LOWA Lady Light GTX Ws Waterproof Hiking Boots
Finding the right hiking boots is so important. After all, you’re on your feet for hours on end, they’re top-loaded with every ounce of weight from your body and gear, and they work the hardest to stabilize you over every root and rock you encounter along the trail. It’s important that your hiking boots are…
Best Backpacking Meals
There’s nothing quite like backpacking. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, your mind feeling lighter and freer with each passing day as you venture farther and farther into the wilderness. Carrying everything you need for such adventures is rarely an easy task though. Food and water take up half the weight of most…
10 Great Gifts for Outdoorsy Folks
The holiday season is upon us, which also means Black Friday and Christmas sales are too. As we all gear up for this most wonderful time of year, I thought I’d share with you some of my favourite products I’ve had the pleasure of testing out this year. Below are 10 great hiking gifts plus some…
Gear Review: Tree Tribe Leggings
I love my Tree Tribe leggings. They are soft and cozy, beautifully designed, and great for the planet! As someone who has dedicated their career to wildlife conservation for the last decade, it’s a purchase I can feel good about. Each pair of Tree Tribe leggings are hand-made not too far away from us in…
Gear Review: Vessi Cityscape Shoes
I LOVE my Vessi Cityscape shoes. They’re an essential addition to the wardrobe of a Vancouverite especially. It’s commonly known that in Vancouver you should never leave home without sunglasses and an umbrella. The weather changes on a dime so you can never know what to expect, except that it will likely involve some amount of…
Gear Review: LOWA Innox Evo GTX Lo shoes
As some of you may know, I’m part of the Sport Dinaco team as an ambassador for LOWA Canada. I collaborate with companies whose products and services I love and trust, and who have values in line with my own. I get asked for a lot of advice and recommendations so it’s my pleasure to occasionally test…
Awesome Hiking Apps
In this digital age, it’s rare to see people using anything but their smartphones for navigation. Technology can be a very helpful tool, but remember that a paper map and traditional compass are part of The 10 Essentials a hiker should always carry with them, with the use of electronic devices recommended only in addition to manual…
Gear Review: Kahtoola MICROspikes
The days are shorter and snow is falling over our mountains but that doesn’t mean hiking has to stop. Get yourself a pair of crampons like Kahtoola MICROspikes! A small, lightweight traction device you put over your boot, crampons are a must-have addition to your winter hiking gear giving you grip to safely hike on…
The Backpack We’ve All Been Waiting For
You know the sitch. It’s Friday night and you’re prepping for your early morning departure to hike that epic peak you’ve been dreaming about all year. It’s early autumn, and like the responsible outdoorswo/man you are, you know the weather can turn on a dime from a scorching hot day to a blizzardy snowstorm. Forecast…
Gear Review: EVO Ankle Brace Stabilizer
This is a hiking gear review of the soft ankle brace EVO Ankle Stabilizer. Video Review Two weeks ago I rolled my ankle during a kickboxing class at Diaz Combat Sports in East Van (they’re an AWESOME gym, I’m just clumsy). My sports Physio (City Sports & Physio) thinks it may actually be fractured despite the…