Recreation Clothing & Gear

Many people invite disaster when selecting winter clothes: Not wearing a hat is the number one mistake. If you use fashion as your guide instead of function, rest assured you'll be miserable when...

A rodeo cowboy just isn't a rodeo cowboy without his or her traditional lasso and pair of Wrangler's. Below are some tips on how to ride the bucking bronco in style.

What's soccer without a ball? For home play, or if you're a parent and the league or team requires a child to bring one to practice, it's important to buy the right ball.

Autumn is the time of year when days are shorter, and the nights are colder. Autumn is also the time of year when you must address your yard by removing the leaves, pruning the trees and cleaning...

Since soccer is synonymous with the feet, footwear is the most important item you'll buy for a youth player. Cleats are the mark of a soccer player, and they facilitate safety and efficiency of play.

Youth soccer goalkeepers wear the same shoes, socks and shin guards as field players, but they need other special gear.

Getting into snowboard bindings is the first step to riding, and you can't go home, go to the bar or get onto the lift without knowing how to get out of a binding.

Soccer is played all year long, in all weather conditions. It's important for players to dress properly in order to enjoy the game and to play most efficiently.

Getting on the lift with a snowboard is not that hard, but when things go wrong, the whole world will seem to despise you for shutting down the lift.

If your boots are uncomfortable, you're not going to have fun on the mountain. Take your time and choose well.

This guide could help you with creative ways to recover your home pool table in no time and make it look stellar in the process. Your house and game room will look upgraded immediately. I...

A variety of items for use in water and water sports are made of neoprene. Among the more common are wetsuits used for SCUBA diving and surfing as well as water skiing and other water sports....

Using nerf bars on an ATV is a great way to have an enjoyable safe ride. Nerf bars allow riders to travel over rough terrain without the fear of your foot slipping off the pedal and injuring...

Folding Beach Chairs are a must-have when going to the beach. Let's face it: sitting in the sand can have unpleasant side effects and beach towels tend to move around too much, particularly in the...

Among the variety in my employment was a period of time when I worked at a snowmobile and ATV dealership. I was the clothing manager and one of my duties was to fit and sell helmets. There are...

A winter cold snap hits and you need to go outside but you’re already cold! Remember about 90% of your body heat will escape through your head! You want to be prepared for what awaits you so you...

Constriction shorts, form-fitting shorts often worn under soccer or other loose shorts, are both functional and stylish. Some athletes and others wear them no matter what the weather.

Children have less body fat and less skin than adults do. That means less insulating fat to protect against cold and less skin surface to carry away excess heat. That's why it's important that...

Aside from the comfort a sleeping pad provides, you'd freeze at night if you didn't have one between your sleeping bag and the tent floor.

Day packs range in size from small enough for a short hike to large enough for a weekend trip. Most of the weight is carried on the shoulders, but you can still look for features to maximize your...

The right fanny pack can be the perfect bag for a bike ride, day hike or summit bid because the weight is carried exclusively on the hips, allowing for comfort and mobility.

The choices in athletic footwear are overwhelming. Basketball alone spawns dozens of new designs every year, some changes purely cosmetic and others representing real technical advances. Avoid...

A ripped wetsuit is a bit like alcohol-free wine--not useless but definitely lacking. With the proper equipment, however, it's easy to fix most wetsuit rips.

Do Boomerangs really come back? In short, with a little practice, they do. In fact, after a few throws you will be catching the boomerang like a pro.

When it’s gift-giving time, count your blessings if you’ve got an athlete on your list. You’ve got loads of sporty options. Here are a few starters.

The tree from which your door was constructed obviously did not come with its own locking mechanism. Since it was installed, it can also be removed or looked into. Whether you’re repairing...

If you have signed your kids up for soccer this season, you will need to get them some soccer gear and apparel to prepare them for their first soccer game. Every parent wants their kids to have...

As illustrated by the recent death of a popular actress and the death of a senator eleven years ago, both as a result of traumatic brain injuries resulting from a skiing accident, it is important...

An atv or (all terrain vehicle) is a great purchase! It can give you years of fun, you can use it to hunt, on the farm, or to plow your drive way! You can use it for many things! They are built...

We have become a society that is more conscious of the environment and are constantly finding new ways to re-use or re-cycle trash, but how about those items we use everyday? Being a Children's...

Your beloved CamelBak Water Bottle is dirty and/or growing mold in the water spout. What do you do?

Carhartt hooded coats are great for winter cold wear… but a bear to pack for a trip. The hood and the bulky coat presents real problems. They don’t lay down flat in a suitcase or bag very easy....

You may choose to buy traditional wooden snowshoes for various reasons which include their style, craftsmanship or how quiet they are. But for those winter people obsessed with quiet, muscle...

When players compete on surfaces other than grass, they often wear special soccer shoes. It's best to purchase these shoes to ensure the safest and most efficient play.

Children can wear whatever tops they want for practice. From their point of view, shirt colors, logos and messages are often priorities. But your goal should be to find jerseys made of materials...

Fin propulsion through the water gives you the feeling of graceful freedom and control. Buy the right fins, wear them properly and maintain them with care, and you'll enjoy countless hours in the...

You'll need more than your pockets to pack your lunch, briefcase and an extra quart of oil. Leather saddlebags are a must, especially for sport bikes.

Motorcycle riders often discover that a leather tool bag or pouch can be a helpful, handy and attractive accessory. Parts can rattle loose on your bike and saddlebags fill up quickly, especially...

An altimeter is great to have along in the outdoors: It can help you monitor your vertical progress as well as aid you in locating yourself should you get lost.

Hiking and backpacking can be murder on your knees, ankles and feet. Take a load off with trekking poles.

Although leather vests aren't a necessity for motorcyclists, many motorcyclists choose to wear them for style or decoration purposes. Leather chaps (or pants), on the other hand, protect your...

A headlamp is a great piece of outdoor gear. It frees up your hands so that you can set up your tent or light a stove in the dark.

The best women's backpacks are designed to fit a woman's smaller frame, narrower shoulders and wider hips while still being capacious enough to carry heavy loads.

A good outdoors hat makes a great gift for anyone from the weekend gardener to the backcountry adventurer. Make sure you get something that protects from both sun and rain, and add a few...

A day pack is a wonderful gift for anyone with a sense of adventure and a love for outings. Look for something durable and comfortable to carry, but with a few nice features to wow the recipient.

A camping sleeping bag is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the outdoors - from the rookie camper to the old hand stuck with old gear.

A common saying among telemark skiers today is "free the heel, free the mind." Choosing the correct telemark binding is the way to free the heel - freeing the mind is up to you.

Staying warm and dry when sea kayaking is extremely important in cold weather conditions. You will find that staying cool is also a challenge after a few minutes of paddling in warm clothing. Here...

Ah, the good old days, before seat belts, bike helmets and car seats. But were they really that good? Probably the crew down at the emergency room has an opinion about that. We seem to be moving...

For many people, crawling into a snuggly sleeping bag is the best (and perhaps only) reason to go camping. Getting a bag that best fits your body means you don't carry excess weight or spend a lot...