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from Overlander Sports

Skills & FAQs

Snowsports

Jupa Brand “Grow With Me” Technology

About Jupa: WE COMBINE FUN AND INNOVATION TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION Jupa designs high-end outdoor clothing allowing your children and teenagers to fully enjoy winter. Made to be put under strain, Jupa designs follow the next generation in their active lifestyle “Grow With Me” Tech Turn inside out Remove the “grow” stitches Legs &

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Cycling

Heads Up! Bike Helmet Safety Tips

A bike helmet can cut your child’s risk of a head injury by as much as 85%! Here are a few noggin’ tips on how to keep kids safe during your wetter spring season rides, long summer adventures or snow rip sessions. Kids’ heads are constantly growing, which means you need to check your child’s

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Camping

Osprey Pack Fitting and Size Guide

Finding the right pack and change your trip and experience. Overlandersports and Osprey want to ensure that you are fitted, balanced, and comfortable all the time, whether you’re carrying a heavy multi-day expedition pack to a day/hydration pack. Below are some online tips and tricks to help you make a selection but at Overlanders, we always

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Cycling

Thule Chariot Multisport and Bike Trailer(s)

Thule multisport and bike trailers are more than just trailers for 1 or 2 kids. Stylish, safe and very versatile, you can bike, stroll, jog, or ski. 4 Seasons of activities and fun with the family. The Thule Chariot multisport trailers are designed and developed with a focus on safety, comfort, and innovation. They come

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Paddling

What size paddle do I need?

Not using the right sized paddle? That’s a paddlin’… While sitting down, ideally on a bench, rest the canoe paddle handle on the seat beside you or between your knees. With your back straight looking straight ahead your chin should be about 6 inches below where the blade begins. This is a general rule of

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How much camping fuel do I need?

Not enough gas? Eat more beans! or try these guidelines: For liquid stoves in summer where you intend to boil water to prepare some meals we recommend 0.1 litre (4 oz.) per person each day. In wintertime, where you need to melt snow, the consumption will be 0.2 litres (8 0z.) and more per person

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Camping Tips and Tricks

Love camping? We do, too. Like anything, camping takes some practice before you learn the ropes and the little tips and tricks that make it easier and more enjoyable. Check out some of our favourites! Stash a glow stick in a coloured Nalgene bottle for a little mood lighting in your tent, or hang a

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