Expert Outdoor Advice

Helle of Norway's full catalogue of production knives, blades and accessories complete with specifications and full colour images for 2018.

The Trangia alcohol stove is a Swedish-made fuel alcohol burner that offers several advantages over white gas or butane stoves. In this review, Tim from the Canadian Outdoor Equipment Co. walks us through the mechanics and operation of the Trangia alcohol stove.

Aaron has re-profiled and sharpened up a fair number of axes, and one of his go-to tools is the Gransfors Bruk Axe File. Read his expert product review.

Rob is an avid cyclist and lives in his Woolpower crewneck when riding and when out in the bush.  "So soft you would think that you were wearing some kind of organic cotton. If you’re looking for a solid, heat retaining, moisture wicking base layer then look no further."

Being in the outdoor business, we’re lucky enough to have the opportunity to talk to many people about their camping ideas and experiences, and sometimes run up against some incorrect notions we wanted to take a stab at setting the the record straight on.

Shot on location at the Gränsfors Bruk Axe Museum in Sweden, Gabriel Brånby (Owner 1985 - 2008) explains how for over a hundred generations, axes have been the key to a troll free home.

The Epiphany Outdoor Group Version 3 pocket bellows are an extremely useful device for use with fires - especially in less than optimal conditions. Tim provides an overview this ingenious, compact and portable fire stoking device.

On a free long weekend, Rob headed out to his favourite haunt (QEII Wildlands Park), left his matches at home, and took along the Plasmatic X Rechargeable USB Lighter to put through it's paces. 

The Wetterlings Swedish clearing axe is a fantastic tool for establishing and maintaining trails. Tim from The Canadian Outdoor Equipment Co. provides an overview of this "machete for the boreal forest."

This expert video review highlights the details of the Small Forest Axe by Gransfors Bruks and performs a demonstration on a six-inch tree with both two and one handed chopping methods.