by Ross Burley | Mar 23, 2025 | Gear
The morning fog was still lifting off Lake Temagami when a sudden downpour tested my newly purchased Sea to Summit Telos TR3 tent in grey (also available in green). As water drummed against the rainfly, I lay inside, perfectly dry, wondering if this three-person tent...
by Ross Burley | Mar 23, 2025 | Gear
After drinking questionable water from Algonquin Park lakes for years using chemical treatments, I decided to test the Katadyn BeFree 1.0L filter during my spring canoe trip through the Kawartha Highlands. Within minutes, it completely changed how I approach water...
by Ross Burley | Mar 22, 2025 | Gear
After five days of portaging through Algonquin Provincial Park last October – when temperatures swung from 18°C during the day to -5°C overnight – I’m ready to share my honest assessment of the MSR WindBurner stove system. This compact cooking setup has become...
by Ross Burley | Mar 18, 2025 | Gear
After spending three frigid nights at -25°C during a February hot tent expedition in Temagami, I can confidently say the new Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT is a genuine game-changer for cold-weather camping. When my regular winter sleeping pad developed a mysterious...
