So, you’ve decided. You’re going to hike the West Coast Trail. But where do you start planning? Are you physically prepared? Who and what will you bring with you? A successful journey requires forethought and preparation.  Training Montage First, we begin by examining ourselves and our capabilities. The trail is 75 wet, muddy, sandy kilometers with abrupt elevation changes in the form of 70 individual ladders of varying height. Factor in the extra 30-50 lbs of weight we add onto our backs and you have a formidable physical challenge, even in a perfect weather scenario. We can give ourse ..read more

Understanding the Mechanisms of Heat Loss Clothing does not necessarily provide comfort; rather it allows us to control the elements of discomfort. Heat is the primary element of discomfort, well enjoying time outside our goal is minimize excess heat as well as heat loss. We lose heat through 3 mechanisms; evaporation, conduction and convection. Excessive heat loss through these mechanisms will leave you cold and uncomfortable in cooler weather. Evaporation is necessary, it is the body’s way of cooling down when overheating. Heat loss occurs when your body transforms vapour perspiration into ..read more

Hydro Flask is one of the best selling reusable water bottles on the market today… Here’s why:They use their own Temp Shield, which is a vacuum sealed double walled insulation. The Temp Shield is what keeps your liquids cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours. Made of 18/8 Pro-Grade Stainless- Steel the durability of these products are not even a question. (Last)ly, they feature a Colour Last Powder Coat which is dishwasher safe for your convenience. Overall these water bottles have been great for my personal experience and I’ve loved them all. My favourite one is the 32 ..read more

Put it Away Wet Do you put clean dishes away when they are still wet? Of course not! The same rule applies to your tent- only store after it is fully dry otherwise you may have a mouldy mess on your hands the next time you pull it out. Let It Soak Up The Sun Similar to human skin, the sun’s UV rays can damage the coatings and fabric of a tent. This means you should try to pitch your tent somewhere shady and sheltered when possible. If the tent will be exposed for long periods of time, pitch a tarp overtop of it. The more shade you throw the better! Rip on Those Zippers Just because Just ..read more

Redefining Backcountry Cooking Jetboil started in 2004, by Dwight Aspinwall and Perry Dowst and revolutionized the backcountry cooking. Today Jetboil is still redefining how people cook in the backcountry. The key difference in jetboil stoves is the Aluminum Fluxring which is welded to the bottom of all their cookware. By increasing the surface area of the bottom of the pot, fluxring technology makes it possible to heat a conveniently shaped vessel with extremely high efficiency. Jetboil takes a system approach and are designed to fully work together in both storage and in use. The vessels in ..read more

When it comes time to choose a headlamp there are many different options on the market which vary from $30 to upwards of a few hundred dollars so it will be important to decide which headlamp is right for you. By thinking of which activities you plan to use your headlamp for will help narrow down the selection. Maybe its weekend camping with friends, or enjoying a good book before bed or maybe you will be trail running through dark forest trails at night? Trust us, brighter isn’t always better, especially when working in close proximity to others. Once you have figured out what activities you ..read more

Our Manager Kelsey Shares her favourite items she used in winter to continue getting outside during her pregnancy. Outside Winter Gatherings Surviving a Saskatchewan winter can be challenging as it is, add in a pregnancy and a whole new set of obstacles exist. When I was pregnant in Winter 2021, I knew getting outside was going to be key to my overall enjoyment for the months ahead. It was important to me to find a few key pieces to help me through the winter but I didn’t want to invest in pieces that couldn’t be used after pregnancy. Here is my favourite items I used Patagonia Capline Air To ..read more

Are you heading out on an adventure and wondering what to pack in you first aid kit? Outter Limits has a great selection of Adventure Medical First Aid kits in the variety of sizes along with some items that we recommend adding to you kit. We find the kits are a great starting point to creating your own first aid kit, but feel there are a few items to add in case of emergency. Ultimately your goal is to never have to use it, but if you did need it hopefully you have everything you need. First thing, we always recommend is to actually open up your kit, especially if you purchased a pre made on ..read more

“Thoughts come quickly to those who walk.”  The Camino de Santiago is a 790 km trail, starting in St. Jean Pied de Port, France, and ending in Santiago de Compostela. The trail itself is a recognized UNESCO Heritage Site, and crosses through the Pyrenees Mountains, across Basque country, through Spanish vineyards and farmland, into Galecia, and out towards the western coast of Spain. Traditionally the Camino starts from your front doorstep, although nowadays, many consider the official route to begin in the town of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, just east of the Pyrenees Mountains in France. Th ..read more

Winter camping sounds scary, cold and down right hard. However with the proper packing list, the right gear and a sense for adventure, winter camping can easily turn into a really rewarding experience. Outter Limits Staff Nov 2019 Winter Camping at Southend in PA National ParkWhy Go Winter Camping? The idea of spending a night out in below zero temperatures is not for the faint of heart. However for the ones brave enough to explore a winter wonderland will experience many great benefits. Winter camping provides a quiet that can only be experienced in the winter, as the snow around you absorbs ..read more