An article for the inexperienced / level one (never skied before). Planning to hit the slopes for the first time this winter? Being new to skiing as an adult can be challenging, but it's not impossible. Here are some tips on how to get in shape, how fast can you learn to ski, what ski gear you need, how to dress when skiing, and more!
There's a long debate on which is better, easier, or more fun: freshwater or saltwater fishing? The fact is that the fish, the fishing style, the equipment, rods, and even the physical effort between fishing in freshwater and saltwater are different. Read the article to find out which one is for you. The calm lake, the river rush, or the ocean's...
Camo, a functional pattern for military, airsoft, and hunting sports, and a fashionable design you can use in your daily outfit. Read the history of camo patterns, their origins, and variations like jigsaw, triger stripe, woodland, digital, pixel, grass blades, plus some tips on how to match camo with other clothes;)
Discover a multifunctional versatile clothing item. One neck gaiter can be worn in 16 different ways. See the first 7 styles: Sweatband / Wristband, Headband, Blindfold, Hair band, Scrunchy / Hair tie, Foulard and Do-rag / Durag (with explainer images too). Use the gaitor in your daily activities or favorite sports...
Various activities and sports require fingerless gloves for dexterity and protection. Depending on the use, the gloves can be enhanced with special features to help reduce friction, improve airflow, reduce sweat, protect against blisters. Thicker gloves protect your articulations from the cold while maintaining dexterity. Thinner gloves are needed, where the flexibility of the wrist and fingers is required...
An article for the inexperienced in Hiking. Get a boost of serotonin by getting out there. First learn how to get your body ready. Your endurance needs to be on the same level as the route you’re choosing. Learn how to pick an easy training route, what to carry with you, what clothing to wear and...
Laundry symbols can be confusing, but if you understand them you can avoid shrinking, pilling, color runs, and wrinked clothes. Learn how to read and understand the wash and care symbols by deconstructing each into simple elements. 50 washing, bleaching, dry cleaning, drying, and ironing icons now decoded.
For most it's the first choice when it comes to comfort and insulation. From plush socks, comfy bath robes, and fluffy blankets, to jackets, winter shirts, gloves, scarves, and beanies, learn what is microfleece, polar fleece, Sherpa, about the importance of fabric weight, fleece's amazing features and how to wash...
Be mindful of the consequences the frosty season has on your body. Prolonged exposure to the cold weather rapidly affects your skin, causing chapped lips and frostbite. Breathing in the air at very low temperatures can also irritate your respiratory system. Before getting out, protect yourself by using these accessories to…
Often overlooked, this item is very useful when motorcycle or snowmobile riding, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, fishing, and running. It protects your head, ears, lips, nose, and lungs from winter's low temperatures. Our Balaclava is a 4 ways to wear clothing. The hinged mouth panel allows you to...
On a budget? We have some cool Halloween costume ideasthat don’t cost a fortune, using clothes and accessories you have around the house (or borrowed from friends). See how we used our multifunctional neck gaiters to create the Halloween party costumes: Skull / Skeleton, Biker, Pirate, Glam Clown, Urban Red Riding Hood, Hippie couple...
We already know that during Summer we need Sun UV protection for our skin, especially if we stay out for long. But did you know that sand and water can increase your exposure to UV rays? During winter, at higher altitude, sunny days with or without thin or fluffly clouds and with snow all around, UV exposure increases by...
Just because we're dressed we are tempted to think that we’re protected from the sun, but if the clothes are not designed with UV protection in mind, then you can still easily sunburn. The color is important, as is the fabric weight, but first you need to know that not all fabric types can to defend your skin, natural fibers are less...
Researchers found that 86% of melanomas and 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers are caused by UV radiation. Studies confirm that clothing with UV protection is one of the best allies in the fight against harmful solar radiation. When you decide to shop for UV Protection clothing, just look for a higher UPF rating number. This number indicates a...
SPF and UPF are often confused. The difference is that one measures a sunscreen's protection, and the other how well clothing defends your skin from UV rays. UPF clothes rated 50+, like performance shirts, gloves, neck gaiters, protect your skin from both UVA and UVB rays, for as long as you wear, while SPF sun lotions don...
We proudly support and sponsor Cindy with our neck gaiters as the hiking gear she needs, as she gets ready for more and more adventures. Cindy is on a mission to educate and raise awareness over this rare inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects about 1 in 100.000 people in United States, Canada and Europe. Living life to the fullest she has completed several backpacking trips, hiking the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the Mojave & Anza-Borrego Desert...
