We are a family of outdoor enthusiasts exploring nature through everyday adventures.
We are a family of outdoor enthusiasts exploring nature through everyday adventures.
As the founder and creative voice behind Occasionally Outdoors, they are a dedicated wilderness enthusiast, outdoor gear tester, and digital content builder based in Ontario, Canada. With years of hands-on experience navigating backcountry trails, family car camping trips, and wilderness cooking techniques—from cast iron Dutch oven recipes to ultralight stove operations—they focus on making outdoor recreation accessible, safe, and enjoyable for everyone. When not testing equipment on the trail or writing comprehensive backcountry safety guides, they curate high-performance outdoor gear and apparel for outdoor adventurers across Canada.
The Debate About Trekking Poles Explained Should You Use Trekking Poles or Hike Hands-Free? Whether you are navigating rugged crown land trails or embarking on a weekend loop, one question always comes up: Are trekking poles actually necessary, or do they just add extra weight? While purists often prefer keeping their hands free, decades of […]
There’s nothing quite like gathering around an open fire after a long day of outdoor adventures. But if you think campfire food is limited to hot dogs on a stick or pre-packaged freeze-dried meals, think again! With a single cast-iron Dutch oven, you can turn your campsite into a wilderness bakery and steakhouse. In this […]
Checking the weather should always be your first step before any outdoor adventure There is an old outdoor adage that always holds true: “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear.” While high-performance rain shells and thermal layers certainly help, true outdoor safety starts long before you lace up your boots, tie […]
Homemade Skillet Sloppy Joes That Beat Any Fast Food Sloppy Joes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—easy to whip up, loved by kids and adults alike, and perfect for cooking in a cast-iron skillet over a stove or open campfire. Forget canned sauce mixtures packed with preservatives. This homemade version pairs lean local ground beef with a […]
Gear Review: Budget Survival Gear That Doesn’t Suck (Mossy Oak 15-Piece Kit & Tools) When you’re building out your camping or backcountry emergency pack, finding affordable gear that doesn’t feel cheap or break on first use can be a real challenge. We recently got our hands on the Mossy Oak 15-Piece Outdoor Adventure & Survival […]
Gear Review: Unboxing & Test Burning the Vevor Portable Tent Wood Stove If you’ve spent any time looking into winter hot tenting, you know that keeping warm on freezing nights often comes with a steep price tag. Premium hot tent stoves can easily cost hundreds of dollars, making it hard to take the plunge if […]
Gear Review: First Impressions of the Vevor Cabin-Style Hot Tent When gearing up for winter camping in Canada, a reliable hot tent is one of the most critical pieces of equipment you can pack. But with high-end chalet and cabin-style hot tents easily running $400 or more, finding budget-friendly options that hold up to real-world […]
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