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Physical Preparedness for Outdoor Adventures

Physical Preparedness for Outdoor Adventures

Just like you’d invest in the right gear and equipment for your favorite outdoor activity,  you should invest in physically preparing your body and mind.

How to light a fire in winter conditions

How to light a fire in winter conditions

Lighting a fire in winter can be incredibly challenging. It takes a lot more preparation, scrounging and overall work than lighting one when it's dry and warm.

How to navigate with a compass

How to navigate with a compass

Nowadays navigation is so easy with the many electronic devices we have! But what if those devices fail? Having some traditional navigation skills is key.

Turn a Candle into a Must-Have Outdoor Tool

Turn a Candle into a Must-Have Outdoor Tool

There is a lot more going on with VSSL's beeswax candles than you realize. We wanted to go over some of the uses for a candle that you might not have considered.

THE STORY BEHIND VSSL CAMP SUPPLIES

THE STORY BEHIND VSSL CAMP SUPPLIES

The northern Canadian wilderness was the proving ground that inspired Todd’s vision for VSSL CAMP Supplies; an ultra-durable outdoor tool that contains all your critical gear, in its most compact f...

Transforming Mental Health Through The Outdoors

Transforming Mental Health Through The Outdoors

We’ve been working with Jillian Brown for several years now (she was one of the first VSSL Voyagers!) and we were super proud to sponsor her as she became the first woman to paddle (by canoe and ka...