You were looking forward to it, the hot season has arrived, and with it, your favourite summer activities. If you’re planning to take your dog…
What to put in your first fishing kit: the essentials for beginners
Fishing is not your passion, but you plan to do a bit of fishing at the end of the wharf, with both feet in the…
Bass fishing: The best techniques for the best catches
Bass fishing… the best techniques Despite its small size, bass is undoubtedly the most popular fish among sport fishermen. Spinning, bait casting or fly fishing,…
Camping checklist for summer festivals
Camping in the wild or on a private site, at the festival or in a national park… Even though for many people, camping rhymes with…
The Perfect Traveling Shoes
Shoes are the most important item in your bag! You wear them every day. They transport and support you. We suggest two models that will…
3 easy space saving tips for your backpack
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…
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…
Witness nature’s awakening: 3 spring activities
Buds sprouting on tree branches, large V formations of migratory birds can be heard in the sky, not to mention the thawing of rivers. Here…
Three Essential Clothing Items for Traveling Light
The important thing about packing for a trip is not how much clothes you bring, but about which items will take you a long way.…
Top 5 Rock Climbing Destinations
If your idea of fun is pulling on limestone pockets or jamming up granite cracks then winter can be a sad time for you. Most…
Five destinations to explore outdoors
As nature lovers, we can never get enough of the great outdoors. But once we’ve circled the backyard, visited the most beautiful national parks and…
Layering—The Art of Staying Warm
This winter, don’t let cooler temps keep you from enjoying your snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hiking or camping adventures. Make sure you have the right clothes…
Down or Synthetic? How to Choose
For your winter jacket, you want something warm and practical. Should you choose one with a down filler or a synthetic one? Here are a…