River & Trail Talk

Off the top, let us be clear: we are having a Black Friday sale this year. But first, can we talk about Black Friday - and all sales events for that matter? As a small business and retail store, we rely on consumers to make purchases (and couldn't be more appreciative of each and every one of you!) but we still don't want to encourage or motivate unnecessary buying. With an overwhelming amoun …

The temperature keeps dropping which means our toes are getting chilly. Insulated boots and socks can work wonders for most of us, on most occasions, but there are times when we need more. Enter winter insoles and heated socks!We carry 3 different types of winter insoles and 1 type of heated sock at River & Trail Outdoor Company: Sidas Winter InsolesSidas 3FEET® Merino InsolesBlundstones Sheepski …

There are a lot of factors that go into our decision of whether or not to carry a brand. Beyond the logistics and demand, we do our best to select brands with high quality products that share our values and are doing what they can to be part of the solution.Patagonia is no exception to this. They are aware of their impact - the good and the ugly - and they make every effort to improve the process. …

Covid 19 has made for a rather unique summer here in the Maritimes. We have been so fortunate to have some additional freedoms here in the wake of the pandemic. Pair that with some stellar weather and its easy to see how everyone is heading outdoors for some much-needed fresh air and exercise. For those of us that have known the secrets of our wild spaces, its easy to understand the draw to get ou …

A first aid kit is one of those essentials that you should never leave home without.You can find some of the items on the checklist, as well as ready-to-go First Aid Kits here!Print this one to be sure you're stocked with all the backcountry essentials in case things don't go quite as planned. …