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THE BEST TENTS FOR COUPLES IN 2021
There are few things more enjoyable than spending a few nights camping in a beautiful place with your better half. While gear isn't everything, having the best tent for couples will ensure a much more pleasant experience where you stay warm and dry and have a...
EPIC VANCOUVER ISLAND ROAD TRIP ITINERARY
There's something special about a road trip. Knowing you will be on the road, exploring new places every day is awesome and it's one of our favourite ways to travel. Combine this with one of the coolest places in Canada and you've got the basis for an epic Vancouver...
20 BEST WINTER HIKES IN VANCOUVER
Living on the West Coast of Canada seems to have endless perks and the relatively mild winters is definitely one of the key bonuses. We are lucky to be able to hike throughout the entire year and we wanted to put a list together of the best winter hikes in Vancouver!...
BEST MESS KITS FOR CAMPING AND BACKPACKING
When you are out camping and hiking, there are few better things than a delicious hot meal to fill your belly and replenish your energy. You'll need a small, lightweight set of cookware to take with you on all of your adventures. In this guide, we look at the best...
HIKING MOUNT ASSINIBOINE | Ultimate Backpacking Guide
Mount Assiniboine, on the eastern edge of British Columbia, is one of the most incredible places that you could ever lay your eyes on. Nestled deep in the backcountry, hiking Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park (also referred to as Mt Assiniboine) is an epic challenge...
PATAGONIA DOWN SWEATER HOODY REVIEW
This jacket has long been a favourite choice for backcountry campers, day hikers, climbers, skiers and general outdoor adventure enthusiasts. That's why we had to conduct this Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody review to see if it lives up to the hype. Patagonia has been...
BEDWELL LAKE TRAIL | Strathcona Park
Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island is home to endless epic hikes. One of the best hikes in Strathcona is the Bedwell Lake Trail, which takes you up to two beautiful lakes, hidden away in the mountains. These two lakes, Bedwell and Baby Bedwell, are...
HORSESHOE BAY LOOKOUT
Vancouver has no shortage of epic places to catch a sunset, such as Bowen Lookout, St Marks Summit and Kits Beach. But one of our absolute favourites is the Horseshoe Bay sunset platform that is known locally as the Horseshoe Bay lookout. Read on to find out...
DAY HIKE PACKING LIST | Essential Gear Guide
It may seem like a relatively easy thing when thinking about what to pack for a day hike in the mountains. You may be thinking, chuck in some water and a snack and you’re good to go. Unfortunately, it isn’t always this simple to remember the day hike essentials and we...
NANAIMO TO TOFINO DRIVE | Epic Roadtrip
The Nanaimo to Tofino drive is one of the most epic road trips in Western Canada and one of the coolest drives on Vancouver Island. The road to Tofino is incredible as you pass by lakes, rivers, mountains, and beautiful old growth forests, plus there is always the...