Fitness, Luggage & Fashion

 Summertime always reminds me of all the amazing camping trips I’ve had in the past. Few experiences can compare with chilling out by a campfire under a blanket of stars with some of your best buddies. I’m fortunate in that I’ve had lots of opportunities to go camping over the years, and have amassed quite a bit of gear to help make any camping experience awesome. So, what do you need for a successful camping excursion? Read on for some of my recommendations for what to bring camping with friends.

 It’s officially road trip season, and I’ve got three must-take road trip appliances you’re going to want to make room for on your next road trip.

 Camping season is in full swing, and unless you own an RV you’ll need some shelter to sleep in. If you own a truck, you’ve probably contemplated one of the cool looking truck bed tent models.  Are they worth it?  What considerations do you need to be aware of with this type of tent? Can you use it with a tonneau cover? Click for the full blog review plus a video.

 Learning to ride a bike is a major milestone for every child. Usually, they start off with training wheels to first master the concept. But today, the balance bike marks an interesting transition to help with balance and coordination before popping those extra wheels off and moving up to a two-wheeler. My 4-year-old son and I have the Prince Lionheart Balance Bike a go to see how well it works. 

Considering buying an electric bike? This comprehensive buying guide runs through everything you need to know to select the right one to meet your needs, including the various types of bikes, which suit what type of rider, and features and functions that can benefit you in different ways.

 The school year has only just come to an end, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking about back to school supplies. I know, you might think I’m crazy, but why not get some of the basics out of the way now so you’re not scrambling come the end of August. A great place to start is with one of these new backpacks from Best Buy.

 When I was a kid I recall doing Jump Rope for Heart; in my hazy memory all I can really recall is that it was jumping rope for some indeterminate amount of time. To be honest, it felt like it was hours.That’s why I was intrigued when our editor-in-chief asked me if I’d be interested in reviewing a smart skipping rope; I was curious to see where Tangram, the manufacturer of the Smart Rope had taken it. Was it any good? Read on to find out.

Summer is here, and that means time to get outside to enjoy nature and fresh air with the family. Camping has always been a popular outdoor summer season activity, however for novices it can be somewhat daunting trying to ensure you’ve got the proper equipment for your camping excursion. But, don’t worry; I’m here to help you avoid the hassles with my list of the most popular gear for camping this summer.

 No Canadian is immune to the dangers of a good power outage and many of us aren’t really prepared for everything that you need to protect when it happens. Sure you’ve probably got candles sitting around but what do you have to keep power to your electronics? Gas generators aren’t an option for everybody but the Goal Zero Yeti can be. It’s compact, has good battery life and can even recharge itself using solar panels. 

Car camping is a great way to get away for the weekend, and if you bring along a propane stove and some cookware, you can try these great camp trip recipes.