A quality 12v fridge freezer that is intended for auto or off-road fridge will be a compression technology fridge.  I will briefly discuss the benefits of a compression fridge over the alternative absorption technology type of refrigerator when your intended application is usage as a car fridge.

A compression fridge is designed specifically to be powered by electricity.  Unlike absorption fridges which can be powered off LPG, a compression fridge uses a more efficient and expensive technology which allows them to cool using less energy. This allows them to be run from a 12v DC car battery for an extended period of time before impairing your ability to start the vehicle.

Compression fridges also cool better.  Your average absorption fridge comes with caveats such as ‘able to cool so-and-so degrees below ambient temperature’.  A compression fridge will cool as much as you need.  They can even function as freezers.  This speaks volumes to their cooling ability.

A compression fridge freezer will operate when it is not on a level surface.  An absorption fridge needs to be almost perfectly leveled if it is to work correctly.  For a fridge being used in a vehicle, the ability to run smoothly when going over bumps, and driving up or down hills, is essential.

The one drawback of a compression fridge is that they generally cost more than an absorption fridge. If you see a 12v fridge that looks like a bargain, beware!  It is probably using absorption technology rather than compression.  If it is relatively expensive, and has the capacity to freeze, you can probably safely assume it is a true compression model.

Be sure that if you are buying a 12v refrigerator for your vehicle that you purchase a compression fridge.  The extra expense is well worth the advantages the compression models have over the competing absorption technology.

There is no better place to go boating and fishing than North America. If you want to combine theses two passions and have an amazing trip you should plan on backpacking Canada. I love backpacking and camping because it gives me the chance to get out into God’s country and explore. Canada is the perfect setting to explore and there the options for good fishing are endless.

When I was a young boy my family went on a camping trip together to Rocky Lake. Rocky Lake is a beautiful lake set in Northern Manitoba. It is locally know as a great fishing lake with an abundance of northern pike, walleye, tulibee, smallmouth bass and whitefish. It is also very close to the best rainbow/brook trout fly-fishing lakes in Manitoba, Barbe Lake. The lake only sees a couple hundred tourists per summer but there are cabins for rent for those that would rather not sleep in a tent. Fishing and boating on Rocky Lake is a cherished memory from my childhood.

Of course, North America is a big place so there are more than just one lake on which to boat and fish. In the past, when I spent time backpacking the United States, a much-loved fishing destination of mine was North Dakota. With 694 lakes I was always bound to find good fishing somewhere. I always found you couldn’t go wrong with a spin around Devils Lake, which is the largest natural body of water in the state. It is also widely known as the Perch capital of the world. My grandpa took me to Devils Lake one year and we stayed at a campground near the lake. It’s funny how so many of my childhood memories consist of fishing and boating with my family. Perhaps that is why as an adult I’m still so fond of spending my days on a boat, casting my fishing line into the clear waters of the lake.

Would you like to replace your old boat because it is showing signs of age on the outside? You may be in for a case of sticker shock when you go to look at new boats these days. However, there is a great alternative to replacing your old boat. Boat wraps have become very affordable and can make your old boat look like new. If the interior of your boat is still in good shape this can be a great alternative to buying something new. [...]

Selecting boat seats for the first time is indeed a daunting task. There are several types of boat seats that you can choose from but in your case, perhaps, you don’t have an idea on how to choose one. Different brands offer different types of boat seats and sometimes the unending list of choices can lead you into a sea of confusion. To get you focused on a specific type of seating, let us know more about these seats one by one. You can always buy boat seat covers if you find a seat you like but want to change its appearance.

Of all the things you need to have when your out sailing or boating on the open water, is a good pair of glasses. Preferably a pair of tinted or good sunglasses.  If you wear prescription glasses, you may want to get a second tinted pair for your boating time.  The sun can be pretty bright out on the lake, and being able to see what’s in front of you or coming up behind you can be critical.  Even for those out on the ocean, where there is usually not a lot of traffic good vision is essential to safe boating.  It’s not so much the other boats you have to be concerned with, as their size generally makes it impossible not to see them.  It’s all the little stuff floating around the water.

Logs, garbage, cargo containers, and other floating debris have been known to severely damage or sink many a boats.  It’s believed, that many of the ocean going boats that go missing every year, are the result of colliding with shipping containers, that just barely break the surface of the water.  Now it’s true, that spotting these hazards with perfect vision is a tricky proposition, picking them up with partial vision will be pretty much impossible.  A good pair of eyeglasses, could very well save both you, your vessel and your crew.

It seems that the Crappie is one of America’s favorite fish. The annual Crappie spawn is the favorite time of year for most people to fill their freezers with tasty Crappie fillets. Unfortunately, few people understand or know how to catch Crappie after the spawn. This is a shame as these fish are prolific feeders if you know where to find them. Here are 3 Crappie fishing tips you’ll need to know in order to catch these fish after the spawn.

If you will be boating around Southern California, one of the great places to visit there is Balboa Island. Don’t blink or you might miss it. However, if you are lucky enough to get there you may well adore it as much as the people who live there.

A place very much like Carmel, California, the island of Balboa is actually part of the city of Newport Beach. Balboa is a mixed use community of retail shops and homes scrunched together in one of the most scenic settings in the world, among sailing boats and watercraft. [...]

The enchanting resplendence of Russia and the Siberian waters has made them a favourite tourist destination. Be it the country side travel through the railways or a sailing encounter amidst the mopes of the sea, this region surely has much to offer. [...]

Families, couples and even friends will undoubtedly enjoy boating as a hobby. Trailing a river or being adventurous in an open sea is a fantastic way to leave behind a stressful week in the city; a great way to say goodbye to paper works, deadlines, nagging bosses, struggling relationships and all the worries in the world. But to make sure that your boating experience is hassle-free, you have to ensure safety of passengers by checking that all the elements of the boat – even the boat seats – are in perfect condition. [...]

For most of us, we get to enjoy a guided fishing trip maybe once or twice per year. That’s why it’s so important to choose the right fishing guide from the start. No one wants to spend a miserable day on the water with a Guide that doesn’t know what he’s doing. I love Crappie fishing on Lake Eufaula, so whenever I get a chance to head down there, I make sure I do my due diligence when hiring a [...]