Fitness, Luggage & Fashion

 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.

 When you think of the typical Father’s Day gift, it’s usually a gaudy and loud tie that comes to mind, and is the punchline to every comedian’s joke. However, if you’re having trouble finding dear ‘ol dad the perfect present for Father’s Day, you don’t have to stray into that clichéd territory, because there are plenty of other simple ideas for things your father will love this year. So, read on for my recommendations for the most stereotypical gifts to buy your dad on Father’s Day.

 We’re in the final stretch run to Father’s Day and it’s time to think about what you’re getting your dad or grandfather! What does dad need? Here are a few suggestions that’ll get dad so excited that he’ll wish every day was Father’s Day! From sports tracking to fitness tracking and even virtual reality, here are a few things to get dad excited and set for the year ahead.

Whether you’re heading outdoors or over the border, make sure you have the perfect luggage or bag for the trip!

 If you’re trying to decide what to get the dad in your life for Father’s day and he just happens to be into sports then take a look at some of the many great gadgets that can help him step up his game, no matter what he enjoys.

 I read once that it’s not about “what you carry” but “how you carry it” and I couldn’t agree more. See, I have what some might call a bag fetish and am always adding to my collection. Whether you too have a weakness for bags of all kinds, or are simply looking for something practical and stylish to get you from point A to point B, I’ve got you covered with this round up of what I think are the best new bags for the season.

Being wrist computers, smartwatches inherit many features from PCs and smartphones. The ability to store and play back music wirelessly via a bluetooth headset is one of these features that makes sense for active people or those who want to have their favourite tunes handy.