Outdoor Vancouver Gear Review: KÜHL Clothing for Hiking This review will focus on two of KÜHL's offerings: the Men's Renegade Hiking Short and the Men's ENGINEERED Polo. Each piece reflects KÜHL's commitment to durable, versatile, and stylish outdoor wear. This post is originally from Gear Review: KÜHL Clothing for Hiking ..read more

Outdoor Vancouver Columbia Facet 75 Alpha OutDry Hiking Shoe Review With a stylish appearance, the Face 75 Alpha OutDry is a terrific option for tackling the local soggy hiking trails and city puddles. I put the Alpha Outdry to the test, and this shoe is a trooper in wet conditions, making the muddy paths a walk in the park. This post is originally from Columbia Facet 75 Alpha OutDry Hiking Shoe Review ..read more

Outdoor Vancouver WaterH Smart Bottle Review Right off the bat, the WaterH Smart Water Bottle is impressive. Funded on Kickstarter and the winner of the Innovative Design Award in 2023, this water bottle has earned its reputation​​. The overall experience of using the WaterH Smart Water Bottle is enjoyable and easy. The setup involves three simple steps: charging the bottle via the wireless charging stations, connecting it to the WaterH mobile app (bluetooth), and finally, hydrating while the bottle automatically tracks your progress​​. This post is originally from WaterH Smart Bottle Review ..read more

Outdoor Vancouver Mountain Hardwear Yawn Patrol Sleeping Bag: Review One of the features I love about this sleeping bag is the two-way zipper. It makes it easy to get in and out of the bag, and also allows for ventilation on warmer nights, allowing you to kick your feed out the bottom of the bag while staying zipped up.  This post is originally from Mountain Hardwear Yawn Patrol Sleeping Bag: Review ..read more

Outdoor Vancouver Venustas Men’s Heated Vest Review There are many pros to the Venustas Men’s Heated Vest that make it a great choice for those in need of some extra warmth during the colder months. One of its biggest advantages is the built-in heating elements, which provide ample warmth without adding excessive weight or bulk. The three heat settings allow you to adjust the temperature to your personal preference, so you can stay warm and comfortable all day long. This post is originally from Venustas Men’s Heated Vest Review ..read more

Outdoor Vancouver Hiking the Mundy Park Trails in Coquitlam, B.C. Mundy Park is a large urban park in Coquitlam. In fact, Mundy Park is the largest park in Coquitlam. There are two small but scenic lakes in the park - Mundy Lake and Lost Lake. The park offers a large network of peaceful walking trails. Because of the numerous shaded trails, Mundy Park is a favorite walking area for many locals. This post is originally from Hiking the Mundy Park Trails in Coquitlam, B.C ..read more

Outdoor Vancouver Solo Stove Fire Pit Review (Bonfire) Whether camping or hanging out in the backyard, nothing helps create an upbeat atmosphere better than warm, bright fire. Solo Stove makes high quality fire pits, camp stoves, and grills. We recently had a chance to review the Bonfire fire pit from Solo Stove. Here’s our review and thoughts after testing out the Solo Stove Bonfire fire pit. This post is originally from Solo Stove Fire Pit Review (Bonfire ..read more

Outdoor Vancouver Belcarra Bluffs Hike in Belcarra Regional Park elcarra Bluffs is a moderately challenging hike in Belcarra Regional Park. The trail typically sees less traffic than other hikes in the park such as Jug Island and Admiralty Point. The Belcarra Bluffs lookout offers exceptional views to the west. Capitol Hill in Burnaby, the Burrard Inlet, the North Shore, and downtown Vancouver, can all be prominently seen.  This post is originally from Belcarra Bluffs Hike in Belcarra Regional Park ..read more

Outdoor Vancouver The 14 Best Public Transit Hikes around Vancouver One of the great things about hiking in Vancouver is that there are plenty of hikes in close proximity to the city. Many of these are accessible by public transit. In this post, we take you through our 14 favorite hiking trails accessible by public transit close to Vancouver. This post is originally from The 14 Best Public Transit Hikes around Vancouver ..read more

Outdoor Vancouver Evans Peak Hike in Golden Ears Provincial Park Evans Peak is a steep and challenging hike in Golden Ears Provincial Park, Maple Ridge. While Evans Peak is not quite as long or as difficult as the nearby Golden Ears Summit hike, it should not be underestimated. This post is originally from Evans Peak Hike in Golden Ears Provincial Park ..read more