Being an avid hiker but not having the proper equipment, I recently sent out on an adventure to find the prefect hiking rain jacket. I went to my local hiking store and the clerk suggested I get a North Face jacket. At first I was a bit skeptic due to the high price but the clerk assured me I wouldn't regret it. That weekend I ventured out into the woods for a hike and to my delight it bega...

When we go to theme parks or outdoor activities like concerts or sporting events, I like to bring along something to keep us dry incase of a sudden rain storm. I am not a big carry an umbrella around type of person and I like to keep it small and simple so I purchase these plastic rain ponchos from the dollar store and they are perfect.They come 2 to a pack and are big and roomy ...

Living in the frigid tundra of northern Canada it is a must to own a good pair of winter gloves. My father bought me a pair of Wind River gloves and from my initial impression I was not overly impressed. While the gloves to keep my hands warm and are very water resistance they are not very breathable, which cause my hand to sweat profusely when I wear them. Even just walking to school my hand...

These are my glove liners of choice.  Use them alone or under mittens.  They are warm, they conform well to your hands, and they are inexpensive.  They do wear out rather quickly, but at the price, just buy another pair.  I am hiking, camping, or backpacking a good many days of the year.  Even in winter I’m skiing or snowshoeing at home nearly every day.  The...

  OK, I will admit it.  I am such a vain person when it comes to my hair.  Nothing and no one touches it (well, Chip and Dale once tried to get their fingers through it at Disney).  No hat has ever touched my head of hair! Here is the perfect gift for that woman like me, the 180's Ear Warmers.  If you have long cold winters, like to be outdoors skiing, sledding...

I really wanted these boots to work for me, but they just didn’t.  Montrail gear has been bought by Columbia Sportswear, so the boot style that I’d been wearing for ten years was discontinued (see my biggest pet peeve about products).  I found a store that was willing to work with me to find a replacement in plenty of time to break in a new pair before summer.  They e...

The Stealth Suit is a layering garment intended for inclement weather and wind. It can be sold as either a set (jacket and pants), or seperately. The clothing is worn over a seater or shirt, and underneath a coat or over shirt.Intended for military application, the standard in my unit is underneath the combat shirt.I use it as a spring and fall garment, bridging the military gap between 25 year...

My husband and his family hunt a lot and they were always bugged by mosquitoes. My father-in-law purchased one of these jackets and they loved it so much they bought one for my husband. In fact, I love it so much I might get one for myself now too! I do not hunt, but it is a great jacket for keeping bugs and mosquitoes from getting to you. This jacket is made of a double layer of fine mesh. Thi...

I am not much of a hiker, but we have nice walking trails at a state park close to where we live, which my wife and I use once in a while. For those occasions, I have a pair of Ozark Trail High-Top hiking boots. They are comfortable for walking, well-fitting, with durable rubber outsoles and padded tops. I especially appreciate the latter; some high-top boots have these hard tops that can rub y...

These are easily the most durable hiking boots I've used in my extensive bush walking experience. The boots are very flexible, which I find is a really good benefit due to making walking easier in tough rocky conditions. The boots have lasted me a long time and really there are no signs of wear and tear, which is always good knowing that they're hard to get damaged. The cost I think is ...

This cycling jersey is one of kind, plain original and that ones of the reasons why I love it. It has original colours and an original sign. Netti is a famous brand that's going to be big soon. The fabric is borgini gridmesh for easy breathing and this is a must for cyclists like me. The technique and design for the easy breathing is because you really don't want to sweat because its be...

Not all head nets are created equal.  If you can find this style, it is far superior to the ones that fasten around your neck.First of all, let me say that I am not sure you can purchase this exact product any more.  The Safesport company was sold several years ago, and I am not sure what happened to their product line.  But I am reviewing this net anyway because it is so much be...

Old Navy winter coats for the kids are great!!!! I have bought several very high end winter coats for my children and Old Navy coats are just as good for a fraction of the price. They are very durable and can last for more than one season. They are super warm yet the kids can move in them. They are not like little stuffed dolls unable to bend their arms! I have tried the boys and the girls coat...

The adrenaline enduro boys seamer full body wet suit is one of the best on the market. For a cheap $80 it is cheap for any surfing enthusiast. I have had my adrenaline endure full body suit for more then a year and it look brand new, I surf very often and wear it every time and besides a slight colour fade nothing has changed or worn since I bought it. The best thing about it, is that it c...

I will begin by saying that I am sucker for endorsements by some of the fishing professionals on the fishing channel. I saw it advertised, and used in a variety of different ways to protect your head, and upper body from the sun - while fishing outside for hours at a time. There are more than twenty one ways to use it - but like many other users - I have a couple ways that I use it all of the t...

This inexpensive head net is adequate with certain adjustments, but it has a one major drawback that I don’t care for.You can find this net at pretty much any display of inexpensive outdoor equipment.  That’s always a plus factor, because if you need bug protection NOW, and forgot to bring a net, at least you can get this item almost anywhere.It consists of a top panel which is...