Category: Outdoors

  • Apple Watch Demo & Tutorials

    You will find on this page short tutorial videos allowing you to explore or research the features of the Apple Watch. We'll be focusing on some basic features and the fitness capabilities. So check this page often! Initial Setup You got your new Apple Watch and the process to get it setup is quick and…

  • Garmin Vivoactive Tutorials

    Garmin Vivoactive is the latest in their vivo line, this unit combines the GPS chip from their forerunner series and combines it with their activity tracker vivofit. What follows are short tutorial videos to help you navigate your new purchase or researching if the Vivoactive is for you. Contents Scroll down for to see the…

  • Magellan Echo Smartwatch Tutorials

    How to Reset In this video, we’ll go over the steps to reset your Magellan Echo in case of it freezing up or the display is unresponsive. Note that this will reset your settings and you will need to sync again once you pair with a compatible app such as Wahoo fitness. Simply HOLD ALL…

  • Yaktrax RUN – Product Review

    I decided to spend a little more money this winter and go for the yaktrax run traction device. The big improvements from the regular yaktrax model are a thicker natural rubber combination of Coils and metal studs and Velcro strapping on the top of your foot. Reflective webbing at the front and a reflective piece…

  • Garmin eTrex 20 Tutorials

    The Garmin eTrex 20 GPS unit is a great starter device for those wanting a small form factor and capable to do the basic GPS functions you've come to expect with a Garmin. We've listed a number of tutorials on this page that can help you with some of the more popular topics regarding the…

  • Garmin Forerunner 10 Tutorials

    Unboxing and Initial Setup In this video, we will take a look at the Garmin Forerunner 10. The unboxing is simple, you have manuals, cable & watch in the box. Step 1. Charge the forerunner completely before you start the setup. It will take about 90 min for the battery to be fully charged. You…

  • Clothing Layers to Avoid Hypothermia in Cold Weather

    Clothing Layers to Avoid Hypothermia in Cold Weather

    Today, I just wanted to talk about Hypothermia and how we can avoid this condition by layering our clothes based on the outdoor activity we are doing. First thing let’s talk about Hypothermia, which a lot of people who talk about layers, don’t spend much time explaining what hypothermia is. It is a very sneaky…

  • How to Update Firmware on a Garmin inReach Explorer

    How to Update Firmware on a Garmin inReach Explorer

    We will look at the simple process of updating the firmware on your Delorme inReach Explorer or SE. First thing we need to do is to find our USB cable and plug it into our PC or mac. Now open up a web browser and login into your Delorme Portal.

  • Dutch Oven Camp Cooking – Pork Stew and Spruce Beer

    Dutch Oven Camp Cooking – Pork Stew and Spruce Beer

    Time to get busy and use our cast iron dutch oven and make us some pork stew and pair this with a craft beer. Let’s get to it! First, I’m using a standard beef stew and substituting it with cubed pork.

  • Fitbit Charge How To Tutorials

    Here are some short video tutorials on how you maximize your usage with the Fitbit Charge activity tracker. Contents How to Reboot or Reset Setup Device using Computer Exercise Mode for Indoor Workouts How to Setup with iPhone Customize Display Settings Call Notifications Silent Alarms Manual You can download the Fitbit Charge manual here. [content_box][mc4wp_form…