Father Son Fishing Trip at Murtle Lake [Video]
For years I’ve been hoping to get out on a multi-day canoeing/fishing trip in the back country. We managed it finally and this is the result. Get out and make memories that will last.
View ArticleLocal Lion 50L Backpack
This unlikely package arrived on my doorstep a few months ago from Gearbest.com, an online retailer, since then, I’ve used it a lot. This 50L dufflebag / backpack cross packs a punch at $32 shipping...
View Article5 Great Trips to survive the US election
Rioting, looting, violence, marshal law, I’m sure you’re worried what will be the fallout of November 2016. I’m sorry to say I actually have no advice on what to do about Black Friday Sales. However,...
View ArticleWinter update from Canada
Tonight I’ll be lighting a bbq under my tractor and plowing the snow. That may sound like a mixed metaphor, but like the featured image above, I’m being entirely transparent. I looked at my site and...
View ArticleFlying a DIY model aircraft
My nephew is a bit of a wiz when it comes to building and fixing things. He’s an early teen now and has been taking apart, fixing and re-assembling small engines for years. Recently he started buying...
View ArticleThe Jump – How to tell a very short story with video
Last weekend the family was out skating and playing out on a frozen pond in rural Saskatchewan. (Don’t worry, I had to spell check that one too). In the midst of our adventure a friend wanted some tips...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide 2nd Edition – Book Review
A couple years after National Geographic released Andrew Skura’s first edition of the ultimate hiker’s gear guide, they’ve come out with a fully updated Second Edition. Having reviewed the first book,...
View ArticleEccoTemp L5 – A portable, tankless propane hot water heater
How do you stay clean on your outdoor adventures? I’m sure all of us have that moment when we “could really use a hot shower” to clean off – whether that’s at the campsite, on the road, at the cabin,...
View ArticleRoss Lake Hammock Ramble – Part 1
In Early summer my brother-in-law and I returned to Ross Lake (the location for our backpacking packrafting trip). This time it was a fun overnight hammock hang. Hope your summer has been fantastic!...
View ArticleRoss Lake Hammock Ramble – Part 2
In Early summer my brother-in-law and I returned to Ross Lake (the location for our backpacking packrafting trip). This time it was a fun overnight hammock hang. This is day 2 – with a bit of gear...
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