Archive for December, 2010
Making the Outdoors Fun Again
If you enjoy rowing or canoeing of any kind then you know what an arduous task it can be to get a boat to the water. Most people will store their boats in their garage or outside their house. Then they spend half the day tying the thing to a truck, then they drive all the way to the water (with a boat on top of their car) only to begin the wrestling match anew. And for anyone who has to carry the boat through challenging terrain to get to the water, you know how exhausting and difficult this can be.
Thank goodness for inflatable catamarans and canoes. They stow easily in a backpack with the rest of my gear. This means I don’t have to haul a 200 lb boat through the woods. Nor do I need to own a garage just to have one. Compact and lightweight these inflatable boats make water sports fun again. Instead of a struggle it’s just a nice hike. And without the boat on top of the car there’s no anxiety about “OMG what if the boat flies off in traffic??” Definitely worth a look if you haven’t checked them out already. And if you have, they’re definitely worth a second look.
Great Gift for the On-the-water Enthusiasts
If you’re anything like me then you have a long list of people to shop for, and you’re probably not looking forward to it. Sitting in traffic, navigating huge crowds and standing in long lines are but a few of the challenges we face when doing our gift shopping. And it seems like every year it just gets worse. But not this year! This year I’ll be taking advantage of lower shipping costs to not only save money over traditional retail but to save myself the frustrations associated with seasonal shopping.
Where I’m from being on the water is a very popular hobby. Whether it’s competitive rowing or just fishing, around here everyone loves the water. Since I have so many outdoorsy types on my list I think I’m going to try gifting a couple of those inflatable canoes. Lightweight and easy to store, these canoes are perfect for any city-dweller who likes to spend their weekends on the water. And the best part is the price. No need to spend thousands on a boat when I can get something like this at a fraction of the cost. And I never even have to leave the house!