Category Archives: Gear

Check out these new Polartec base layers from Cabela’s. Looking for a technical base layer with some substance to it? Check out Thermal Zone base layers from Cabela’s. Using Polartec’s Power Dry High Efficiency fabrics, these base layers are designed to wick moisture and keep in heat when you need it most — during January in Canada. Polartec studied body thermography to determine the critical areas that maintain core temperature. Combining three weights of strategically placed fabric, Thermal Zone tops provide maximum breathability, warmth and comfort. Heavy weight fabric is used in the core and maximum exposed areas, mid-weight is … Read more »

When I think of all those frigid days on a stand waiting out a big buck or on a lake in the middle of winter ice fishing, what always comes to mind is how cold my feet got and what I could possibly do to improve on my footwear for the next trip. Seldom did I come up with an answer that really made a significant difference and many a day I left a stand most likely before I should have simple because my feet were — freezing! The new Heated Insole from ThermaCELL should once and for all end … Read more »

Unfortunately every year outdoor enthusiasts succumb to the elements often due to the lack of preparation. Whether from a misadventure or a mishap the results are the same — they either aren’t prepared for a survival situation or do not have sufficient knowledge on how to survive in the wilderness. Enter Adventure Medical Kits — SOL Escape Bivvy, it will change the way we think of survival bags. I have used a number in the past as a temporary way to get out of sudden severe weather and have on more than one occasion used them to overnight on a … Read more »

If you’re looking for a Canadian-made solution to both work and play, check out the Canadian Range Trailer. Made in Lantzville, BC, by sportsmen and tradesmen (who know their stuff), this towable trailer converts from work-horse to camper tent-trailer in minutes. All-steel and built-tough, the trailer can often carry more than the vehicle towing it! Unlike conventional tent-trailers, the tent portion is carried atop the trailer box, leaving the box free for storage to and from the camp. Or use it without the tent for day-to-day work needs. Every trailer can be highly customized with items such as water supply … Read more »