ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

Recommended for anyone up to 500 pounds who is looking for a basic camp chair. A functional cupholder, a convenient carry strap, and durable fabric distinguish this kids’ chair from similar seats. But keep in mind that your kid will eventually outgrow this one. After years of intermittently using the Renetto chair, one staffer said… Continue reading ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

You’ll score some points when you buy this portable basketball hoop with adjustable height and shatterproof backboard. If you’re looking for a vacuum that mops and vacuums, this one from Shark IQ is a great option, on sale now for 42% off its original price. This little robot maps your home and detects objects using… Continue reading ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

Gear feels much lighter when it’s not on your back. A group of four canoers literally brought a chainsaw to deal with the many fallen trees blocking the river. As we paddled by, they told us we wouldn’t be able to continue without them clearing the way for us. A dam of trees further downriver… Continue reading ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

I used the word “think” intentionally, because what I thought I knew about Ozark Trail was not correct. Ozark Trail is proving to be a really solid competitor for outdoor products. This cooler has a number of features that you would find on more expensive coolers and a few that you won’t find. I am… Continue reading ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

This shouldn’t be an issue in most situations, but if you’re headed into a particularly windy place or simply want some backup, we suggest picking up four extra tent stakes at your local outdoor shop or online. These inexpensive stakes are comparable to the ones that accompany the Mineral King 3; these slightly more expensive… Continue reading ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

It has everything you need for three-season camping, with the bonus of being light enough to double as an occasional backpacking tent. Although it’s designed to accommodate three people—hence the “3” in its name—we found that at 42.5 square feet, the tent is more comfortable for two, plus gear and maybe a medium-size dog. Underneath… Continue reading ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

The Sundome’s tarp is clearly a budget material, but for what it was, we found it user-friendly. It’s easy to mop up after wet paws and spills, and it doesn’t hold moisture. It’s unlikely to be as durable, though, as the softer, stronger polyester found in our other picks. Finding a small, light tent is… Continue reading ISLE Switch Pro SUP Review: Perfect SUP for Overnight Camping

Girls hike! Ozark Highlands Trails Section 3 just right for overnight backpack The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Some contemporary packs feature a fully suspended mesh back panel that maintains airflow along the length of the back. When deciding the best pack capacity for you, there are several factors worth considering. For longer trips with multiple overnights, you’ll need more space to pack the appropriate kit. Purchasing a backpacking backpack — especially for… Continue reading Girls hike! Ozark Highlands Trails Section 3 just right for overnight backpack The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Girls hike! Ozark Highlands Trails Section 3 just right for overnight backpack The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Make sure you know how to properly wear a backpack before heading out to the trails. The full-perimeter metal frame and compression straps offer phenomenal structure and work well with its 3D Air hip belt and shoulder straps that rotate to your body’s geometry for a dialed-in fit. This allows the pack to move with… Continue reading Girls hike! Ozark Highlands Trails Section 3 just right for overnight backpack The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Girls hike! Ozark Highlands Trails Section 3 just right for overnight backpack The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

More expensive packs may include higher quality materials or extra features, but sometimes simpler is better when weight is the biggest concern. Finally, at the top of your bag, you want to pack lighter items that you may want to use throughout the day, such as a midlayer or rain jacket. Once the main compartment… Continue reading Girls hike! Ozark Highlands Trails Section 3 just right for overnight backpack The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette