When I was approached to test some Etnies mountain bike clothes, I had the chance to try the San Juan Raglan shirt and the Big Ride Overshort. The two pieces work perfectly together and give me comfort and style when I go…
For me lights are essential to be properly seen whether it is day or night but sometimes they are not powerful enough. This is where the Blackburn design click USB comes in. One of the advantages of these lights is that they are rechargeable with a usb plug. How many times did we toss away battery operated lights in the drawer because it was a race to find batteries? For me, too many times. They state that in flash mode they will last…
You will get to know me better over time, but it is no secret that I am not an athlete. Can I call myself athletic? I don’t think so. Am I an outdoor woman? Absolutely! Even though I don’t follow a rigorous…
I had just come back from a long bikepacking trip and my bike had some pretty caked on mud and sand, not to mention a few greasy spots. I also just bought the bike so I needed to give it a little…
The large French retailer Decathlon arrived in Quebec 2-3 years ago and still seems to be unknown to outdoor enthusiasts. This company is often despised by sports veterans since it offers mainly low-cost equipment. However, one must be careful because low cost…
I was offered the chance to try on a garment from a company that I was not familiar with before; Topo Design. I received the Dirt Shirt Women, from their recent sustainably-built Dirt Collection. Being a fan of all kinds of shirts,…
It’s not complicated to choose a pair with GV Snowshoes, just go to their website, click on the link ‘’put on the right snowshoes’’ and fill in the 3 required steps: gender, weight, use, and voila! For my part, I tested the…
GV (Gros-Louis & Vincent) Snowshoes is situated in the Wendat Huron reserve in Quebec City. Their first activities date back to 1959 and all their products are proudly made in Quebec. Currently, GV Snowshoes can proudly claim to be “the only snowshoes…
