Last October I had the pleasure of visiting Osprey’s Vietnam headquarters and two of their nearby factories. While I was there to learn about Osprey and their products, I was also lucky enough to immerse myself into Vietnamese culture and get a taste of life as an Osprey employee. It was delightful to meet the … Read more ›
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Posted on Categories EquipmentLeave a comment on Behind the Seams: A Closer Look at Osprey’s Concept to Commercialization Process Last October I had the pleasure of visiting Osprey’s Vietnam headquarters and two of their nearby factories. While I was there to learn about Osprey and their products, I was also lucky enough to immerse myself into Vietnamese culture and get a taste of life as an Osprey employee. It was delightful to meet the … Read more ›
Posted on Categories Uncategorized5 Comments on Discovering Osprey’s Commitment to Design in Vietnam Stepping out of Ho Chi Minh airport is a shock of heat compared to autumn in Montreal. It wasn’t my first time in Asia, and the feeling of jet lag combined with a sticky hug of equatorial humidity brought back immediate memories. We were greeted warmly by the North American Osprey team who had arrived … Read more ›
Posted on Categories EquipmentLeave a comment on Testing the Sidas Volcano Heat Insole & Heat Pack Neo in the Backcountry I grew up on the east coast of Canada where the temperature, in the winter, usually sits around -10 to -15 Celsius, and if you want to go ski with your buddies, well you got to tough out the temps. Our review of this product The pros are: Keep your feet nice and toast all … Read more ›
Posted on Categories OutdoorsLeave a comment on Ice-fishing on Cumberland Sound When I was in Nunavut in April 2019 on a project for Destination Nunavut I had an opportunity to go fishing for turbot out on Cumberland Sound, near Pangnirtung and just below the entrance to Auyuittuq National Park. Spring has definitely started to arrive in Nunavut. The days are long, and the sun is bright. … Read more ›
Posted on Categories EquipmentLeave a comment on Testing the Garmin InReach SE + Satellite Communicator in Remote Nunavut In the Beginning On expeditions in remote places, safety and being able to communicate is a real concern. If something happens to you or a member of your team, it brings peace of mind knowing that you can alert someone, and have them contact loved ones and arrange for help if necessary. It doesn’t even … Read more ›
Posted on Categories OutdoorsLeave a comment on Counting Kate’s Sheep at a Remote New Zealand Station with Icebreaker A herd of merino sheep crowded one side of the road – a confused mass punctuated by random bleating. With calm confidence, two young flannel-clad shepherds on horseback guided the animals away from the dusty track. If a sheep strayed, a shepherd whistled, and sheepdogs pounced, bringing the wanderer back in line. The scene is … Read more ›
Posted on Categories ApparelLeave a comment on Arc’teryx Men’s Rush Jacket Reviewed Go further, climb higher, ski deeper… and look pretty damn cool while you’re at it. How about that? This is pretty much what the iconic Arc’teryx Rush Jacket is intended for. For me, a jacket that is solid enough to resist the east coast bushwhacks whilst delivering the technicalities to deal with the ups and … Read more ›
Posted on Categories ApparelLeave a comment on Top Waterproof Raincoats for Kids With spring underway, it’s time to start preparing for the seasonal transition and surprise, spring showers. Hiking, fishing or apple picking, no matter what family activity you have planned, do not let bad weather prevent you from enjoying it. Once you’ve found the perfect raincoat to suit your style, the next step for an enjoyable spring is finding the … Read more ›
Posted on Categories OutdoorsLeave a comment on Once Upon a Wild, West Coast Ski Trip It was October. That morning, when I opened my apartment door, the air crackled with cold and it smelled like winter. Fate must have also been lurking in the air. No more than a few hours later, I received a message from my long-time skiing friends, “let’s live our old teenage promise: A Ski Trip … Read more ›
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