One of winter’s greatest pleasures – as well as one of the most accessible ones – is, without a doubt, winter hiking! Whether it be…
The Most Popular Ice Fishing Fish Species: Perch, Pike, and Walleye
Ice fishing has continued to increase in popularity over the years and does not consist solely of dropping down your line and hoping for the…
5 Tips for Improving Your Ice Fishing Trips
The Wildcats team shares 5 tips for making your next fishing trips even more enjoyable, and successful! Tip #1 – Organize your gear optimally…
2021: The Year to Find Your True Nature
It’s been quite the different year. What if the absolute best resolution you could make this year would be spending more time in the great…
Ice Fishing: An Introduction in 7 Questions
Not a winter fan? That won’t last long! You’ll quickly fall in love with this amazing season after your very first ice fishing experience. It’s…
Finding the Right Satellite Messaging Device for a Safer Outdoor Experience
Ready to grab your snowshoes and head out on a snowy path or steep mountainside? You’ve gathered your necessities: a headlamp, healthy snacks, gloves, extra…
10 Tips for Your First Winter Camping Experience
By now, most of us have seen the first snowfall of the year. It’s a sure sign that the holiday season is around the corner,…
10 Canadian brands to offer as gifts to support local buying
For the holidays this year, why not offer an outdoor product from a Canadian brand? In addition to encouraging local buying and Canadian businesses, you’ll…
10 Outdoor Activities to Reconnect with Nature
Life truly has changed lately, but one thing is certain: many of us seem to have developed a need to reconnect with nature. The place…
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Winter Jacket
An absolute must to enjoy winter days to the fullest, a winter jacket has got to be durable, high-quality, and well-adapted to the activities you’ll…
An Introduction to Cross-Country Skiing: What You Need to Know to Pick the Right Cross-Country Skis
Winter’s chill is setting in and you’ve decided to adapt rather than hit the couch? Great thinking! Have you considered cross-country skiing as an option?…
Layering Clothes: The Key to Staying Warm
This fall or winter, don’t let cooler temps keep you from enjoying your snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hiking or camping adventures. Make sure you have the…
How to Choose the Right Winter Boots
Nowadays, manufacturers have come up with a wide range of solid winter boots to suit active types as well as fashionable hipsters braving a winter’s…
5 Tips for Deer Hunting
Every fall, over 135000 hunters head out into the woods to try and capture this popular game. The white-tailed deer, more commonly called “deer”, has…
Gear & Tips for Fall Camping
Fall’s cooler temperatures bring a burst of color to the backcountry, and with it, a relief from the ever-present bugs of summer. Depending on your…
How to Choose Your Hiking Backpack
Do you want to be well equipped for the next time you hit the hiking trails? Are you tired of that shapeless bag that gives…
How to Choose the Right Snowshoes
A fresh blanket of snow covers the ground and the air is still and calm. You dream of leaving your footprints in the new-fallen snow…
How to Choose the Right Fishing Sonar
In Canada, we are fortunate to have access to an almost infinite choice of lakes and rivers on which to fish. Some of these bodies…
Winter Jackets: Down or Synthetic?
When selecting a winter jacket among the vast selection available out there, sometimes a little guidance is well worth it. You’re no doubt looking for something warm…
How to Choose Rainwear
Stuck on how to dress during a transition season? We’re here to help you make some easy choices for rainwear that won’t let you down!…
Small Game Hunting, Big Discoveries
Fall is known for being hunting season! It’s during this time of year that both beginners and experts head out to the woods for the…
The best ways to make coffee outdoors
Coffee…the single greatest way to start the morning off right. There’s really nothing quite like a hot cup of coffee in the great outdoors. Coffee…
How to take down, clean, store and protect your camping equipment
In the world of outdoor gear, competition is fierce. Companies go head to head to offer the best technology on the market to make your…
Moose Hunting
For some hunters, moose hunting season is quickly approaching. For others, it’s already begun! Here are some tips that are sure to lead you to…
Trail Running: Running Through the Woods
An interview with Roxane Duby, Founder of the Charlevoix Running Club. You’ve heard of trail running but aren’t sure whether this type of running is…
Cyril Chauquet’s Challenges: SAIL Puts Cyril to the Test
At SAIL, we know how to have fun! For several years now, we have been collaborating with Cyril Chauquet from the show Mordu de la…
Catching a Glimpse of Wildlife: Stack the Odds in Your Favour
You don’t need to travel far to see some wildlife. The next time you head out into nature, stack the odds in your favour and…
Finding Your Way in the Woods: How to Choose the Right GPS
Finding your way in the woods isn’t only about having a GPS, but rather the right GPS that will help you avoid unnecessary detours and…
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. Whether you’re spin fishing, bait casting…
Organizing your outdoor essentials
Become an outdoor gear storage master It’s no coincidence that isolation rhymes with organization! It’s unlikely that housework is your favourite activity but taking the…
5 ideal destinations to take a break during winter
Winter starting to feel long? Need to feel the heat of the sun on your skin and hear the birds singing? We’ve got 5 suggestions…
Equipped for a Mountain Trek
Mountain Trek Refueling in the mountains always feels great, whether it be alone, as a couple, as a family, or with friends. In order to…
Accessories to help you enjoy winter to the fullest
It’s impossible to love winter if you’re freezing to the bone each time you step outside. To enjoy this magnificent season fully, and not be…
Snowshoe Cure for ‘Post Holing’
When you’re slogging away in deep powder without snowshoes and your foot disappears a foot or more below the surface, that’s called ‘post holing’. If…
Orientation: the basics to find your way in the forest
Long before humans became dependent on their cellphones, cars and comforts, they possessed such a wealth of knowledge and skills that they could always find…
How to pack your backpack properly and save space
Is your departure date fast approaching and you’re worried about not being able to fit everything in your bag? If you need help choosing the…
How to maintain your technical clothing and make it last
Outdoor clothing can be expensive because it is often made of technical materials designed to withstand the elements and keep you comfortable even in the…
5 Warmest Coat Brands to Conquer the Cold
The weekend’s forecast has the temperature dropping to -30°C and you’re wondering whether your coat is suitable for polar temperatures? Are you looking for a…
Top 5 Hikes in Quebec to do at Least Once in Your Life
In Quebec, we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by vast areas of protected wilderness, each region offering a unique landscape for those who wish…
How to choose between boots or hiking shoes?
Autumn is just around the corner which means.. it’s a great time to go hiking, and therefore the time to gear up! Type of terrain,…
Green Camping Made Easy
What could be more normal than to take care of the nature that hosts us? No more disposable plates, it’s never been easier to be…
Tips for a Successful Hike With Your Dog
The hot season has arrived, and with it, your favourite summer activities. If you’re planning to take your dog on your next hikes and forest…
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…
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
Traveling shoes are the most important item in your bag! You wear them every day. They transport and support you. We suggest two models that…
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…
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…
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 an amazing group activity to try out anytime. However, it requires preparation that is slightly more thorough than average. We’ve got you covered!…
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…
The Best Gift Ideas for Unstoppable Hunters
You want to find the perfect gift for the hunter you know, but you have no idea where to start when it comes to this…
5 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Whole Family
Want to offer quality time and memorable moments in the fresh winter air to your family and friends this year? To get them outside and…
The Best 5 Gift Ideas for Adventurous Anglers
We asked Cyril Chauquet, seasoned fisherman and host of the television show Fishing Adventurer, to share his best gift idea suggestions for the anglers on…