Category: Outdoors
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inReach Mapshare versus ZOLEO Location Share+
In this video, I’ll be doing a deep dive comparison between the inReach Mapshare feature versus the Location Share+ feature on ZOLEO satellite communicator. I’ll be looking at the portal settings for both along with how each of the smartphone apps (Earthmate va ZOLEO) handles this functionality. Mapshare vs Location Share+ Mapshare was a feature…
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Garmin inReach versus ZOLEO Messaging Types
In this video, I’ll expand on a question I got recently which was if it was possible to send messages from a Garmin inReach to a ZOLEO satellite messenger? The answer is yes, but in this video I’ll expand on this to send messages between both devices and see the differences when sending SMS, email…
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Long Term Review of DECKED And New Truck Install
I removed the DECKED drawer system that was in my 2016 Ford F-150 and into the 2021 version. I wanted to share my journey to remove and install into the new truck and my overall review of the product after 3 winters in Canada. I refer to the design change for F150 tie down that…
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How To Add Property Boundaries On Your Garmin GPS
I helped a local historical society by getting approximate Property or Parcel boundaries onto their Garmin GPS. Imagine that the last time the property and parcels were surveyed in the early 1800’s and you wanted the boundaries onto your GPS so that you can get an idea of the area before you get a professional…
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Garmin Forerunner 55 How To Tutorials
Summer of 2021 saw the release of the new Garmin Forerunner 55 which is positioned as the latest entry sports watch, focusing on running and other outdoor & indoor activities. With the features included, the watch feels like it is the go-to series en lieu of the Forerunner 200 models, which makes sense as the…
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Planning An Urban Hike With Gaia GPS
A great smartphone app for outdoor recreation is Gaia GPS, I tend to use it to record my hiking activities around the urban core or use the downloaded maps when in the backcountry. In this video, I’ll show you some use cases where you can use Gaia GPS with your smartphone while out hiking. Gaia…
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2020 Year In Review – Outdoor Recreation Stuff
This past year was full of challenges, but one thing that more people started doing this year was to get into the outdoors any way then could due to the various shutdowns caused by COVID-19. Here’s a list of cool items that the Avoiding Chores Community has been ordering in 2020 either via my Amazon…
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30 Minute Hike – Rogers Brook & Grafton Woods – Kejimkujik Nova Scotia
I hike along two trails within Kejimkujik National Park in the fall – my favourite time of the year to come and explore. Today we do the short Rogers Brook trail. This is a nice relaxing walk along the Mersey river and the wetlands before the jakes landing. The other trail is just beyond the…
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30 Minute Hike – Coastal Hike Along Clam Harbour – Nova Scotia
It’s November and no better time to hit the beach and hike along rugged Atlantic Ocean coastline in Clam Harbour Provincial Park. Park up to the gate (if it’s closed) and simply walk in as parking lots are not maintained in the winter but the road up to the gate are maintained. Start by walking…
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Garmin Handheld Pre-loaded Maps Options
Now that most of the Garmin Handhelds have had a refresh in the last 3 years, it is time to take a look at a common question that arises when owners are shopping to upgrade their handheld or new users looking for an upgrade. eTrex 22x 32x – Montana 700 Series Pre-Loaded Maps Garmin included…