Two thoughts often enter the minds of travelers: “I want to take” versus “Should I take.” Here are 3 tips to save space in your…
The Perfect Traveling Shoes
These are BY FAR the most important travel items! Your shoes are on your feet every day. Here are two types of shoes that will…
Day 2: Bankeryd Buttercups
SAIL’s travel blogger, Emily Santos has taken her travels from Whitehorse, Yukon to Northern Europe’s Sweden. She’ll take you along her daily adventures, while capturing…
Day 1 – Stockholm & Vaxholm
SAIL’s travel blogger, Emily Santos has taken her travels from Whitehorse, Yukon to Northern Europe’s Sweden. She’ll take you along her daily adventures, while capturing…
Equipment : What to bring to conquer Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is on the “to-do” list of most travelers. The roads and the trek to get there are many and varied, and it takes…
A Dry Trip: 3 items to protect your equipment
Humidity and water can ruin a trip. Here are three items to protect your equipment and clothing from all forms of H2O during your trip.…
3 questions to ask yourself before buying a travel backpack
Purchasing a backpack is an important moment in the life of a traveler. Here are three questions that should be asked in order to make…
3 essential clothing items for an effective lightweight trip
The important thing when you travel is not how many clothes but WHICH clothes will be going into your suitcase. Here are three items that…
3 tips for good sleep while traveling
When visiting an Asian country like India for example, hard nights will invariably be part of your daily travel. Noise, cold, heat…here are some ways…
3 items we often forget to pack before a trip
Before venturing out, a backpack traveler will need to choose equipment that is both economical and practical. Nevertheless, these next three essential items are often…
Practical apparel for a trip to the Nordic region
Obviously you don’t visit a Nordic country like Norway with just a camisole. Here are 2 essential pieces of clothing to make the most of…
Carey Price: Ambassador for SAIL Outdoors
SAIL is happy to announce that Carey Price is now one of our ambassadors! This is just the beginning. Join us live on Twitter, Instagram and…
Review: 4 tents under scrutiny
Want to know what tent to choose? Guylain Bellemare, sales consultant at SAIL in Brossard tested four of them for you. When it comes time…
5 tips for the perfect canoe-camping journey
Canoe-camping is one of the most pleasant group activities to practice outdoors. However, it requires a preparation that is slightly higher than average. Here are…
Gearing up for an obstacle race
Spartan, Tough Mudder, Prison Break, Bootcamp, X-man… don’t miss the opportunity to test your limits at an obstacle race!
5 Perfect Tents for Family Camping
Debbie’s Suggestions Feeling the urge to head out into the great outdoors with the family? Find yourself scanning the selection of tents at SAIL but…
Synthetic or Down: What to choose?
You need a warm coat for the winter? Should you prioritize down or synthetic insulation? Down Positive • Pound for pound, warmer than synthetic •…
The Land of the Midnight Sun – Yukon
After a nearly 25-hour drive, we finally entered Yukon — otherwise known as “the land of the midnight sun”. By Teslin, my cell phone service…
On the Road in Northern British Columbia
I don’t know if you’ve been following the news, but wildfires have deeply affected more than 14,000 residents of British Columbia. While on our travels,…
Trek up the Miyar Valley (Part 3)
Thinking about going on a trekking adventure one day? Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of our Himachal Pradesh Trekking series featuring SAIL advisor and outdoor…
Canada #150 – Jasper, AB
Canada Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate your Canadian pride all-year long! Parks Canada is offering a Free 2017 Parks Canada…
Hiking Boots: When to keep it light and When to get Heavy
Spring finally knocks at our doors and hikers are getting ready to hit the trails once again. When you’re choosing the most important piece of…
Mount Phabrang: the peak that never was (Part 2)
Thinking about going on a trekking adventure one day? Check out our Himachal Pradesh Trekking series featuring SAIL advisor and outdoor enthusiast, Chris Higgins, . The climb started…
How to choose your winter camping mat
*Thinking of going camping? Check out our Winter Camping series for our other 2 articles on tents and sleeping bags. That’s it. You’re resolution for…
Choosing the Right Tent for Winter Camping
Thinking of going camping? Check out our Winter Camping series for our other 2 articles on mattresses and sleeping bags. Winter camping can be a…