Blog; Thoughts, news & tips
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Winter Shakedown
Winter Shakedown of sea kayaks & equipment ready for the 2023 paddling season. Get to it!
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Using a Compass - Navigation
Today we're covering the use of map and compass in the context of land-based navigation such as day hikes or multi-day extended trekking trips. These skills are used in sea kayaking to a lesser degree due to handrailing.
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Storage Problems!
Having trouble storing your kayak? Here are FOUR simple ways to store your baby safely.
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THIS GIRL CAN!
Ladies, if you're considering Sea Kayaking but put off by the thought of carrying a large sea kayak on your car, don't be. If THIS GIRL CAN, so can you!
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Armadillo Base Layer, Review II
Armadillo 100% Merino Wool Long Johnnies review. How have they held up after hiking & sea kayaking?
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Outdoor Research Shuck Mitts for Hiking
Review of mitts as part of a layering system for hiking.
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Armadillo Base Layer Review I
Armadillo 100% merino wool baselayers; pros and cons for sea kayakers & long distance hikers.
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Review IV - Fjallraven High Coast Wind Anorak
Review of this light, packable anorak as part of a layering system for hiking, cycling and paddling.
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Review II - Fjallraven Keb (Trekking) Pant
Fjallraven trekking ’pant’; trousers for the great outdoors. Our review.
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Review 1 - Fjallraven Keb (Trekking) Jacket
A review of the Fjallraven Keb Jacket. Tested in the Swedish wilderness. The first in our Fjallraven review series.
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Illumination & Your Night Vision
Illumination (or not!) & the importance of its effect on your night vision; one of our ten essentials of enjoying the great outdoors.
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Sun Protection and Layering
Two of our ten essentials to think about when in the outdoors.
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Staying Warm in the Wet of Winter?
What you can do to stay warm in the winter.
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Navigation; Using Map & Compass
Navigation tips & hints.