Brennan Valeski

Brennan Valeski is a camping and outdoor enthusiast from Tampa, Florida who loves gear and technology that allows him to be ready for any situation that arises. He shares his personal experiences and recommendations to help you be prepared for your next adventure. You can find him on LinkedIn and Instagram.

While the terms “dune buggy” and “sand rail” are used interchangeably, they both refer to small open top off-road vehicles similar to go-carts that can traverse though rough terrain.Dune BuggyA dune buggy is a recreational vehicle with large, wide tires that are designed for use on beaches or sand dunes. To increase the power-to-weight ratio, …

You can expect an average sand rail weight to be about 1,400 lbs (635 kg). Many also refer to a sand rail as a dune buggy interchangeably when first getting into the sport. In addition, the weight of fuel is about 6.3 (2.9 kg) pounds per gallon of gas. Fuel tanks on sand rails hold about 5 gallons. When …

An ATV (all-terrain-vehicle) also known as a “four wheeler” or “quad” is designed for a single rider. A UTV (utility-task-vehicle) tends to be larger and allows for “side-by-side” riding, which is why many refer to UTVs as “side-by-sides” or “SXS” for short.ATV FeaturesDesigned for single ridersEasy storageHigh-adrenaline rideGreat for tight trailsCheaper optionUTV FeaturesImproved safety with …

While the terms “Jet Ski” and “Wave Runner” are used interchangeably, they both refer to a personal watercraft or PWC. The term Jet Ski refers to a PWC made by Kawasaki, while the Wave Runner is made by Yamaha. Both companies make various types of personal watercraft to ride standing and sitting, alone or with …

The average cost to winterize a boat is around $300. This would be by paying someone to come out and have it winterized professionally. The cost can vary quite a bit depending on which company you hire, or if you have your local marina do it. In terms of size you can expect a small boat to …

Slackline tricks are an essential element to slacklining in style. This is also known as “tricklining”. In this list we cover all the basics and slackline tricks for beginners, to the back-to-back-to-back front flips on a two-inch line for the pros. There are many common ones, yet that shouldn’t stop you from learning and making …

You can expect an average riding lawn mower weight to be 500 pounds (227 kg).In addition, the weight of fuel is about 6.3 (2.9 kg) pounds per gallon of gas. Fuel tanks on riding mowers hold about 1 to 3 gallons. When considering the weight of fuel, you can expect on average a full tank of …

You can expect an average ATV weight to be about 600 pounds (272 kg).In addition, the weigh of fuel is about 6.3 (2.9 kg) pounds per gallon of gas. Fuel tanks on ATVs average at about 3 to 5 gallons. When considering the weight of fuel, you can expect on average a full tank of gas …

You can expect an average tiny house weight to be between 2,500 to 8,500 pounds (1,134 to 3,856 kg). This would be for the weight of a small tiny house anywhere from 10 to 18 feet in length. Tiny houses are built with similar materials to regular homes, which makes them significantly heavier than a traditional …

When planning for your next outing it can be difficult to come up with ideas for outdoor activities. An outdoor activities list for any age, from kids to teens and adults, would be quite useful. Summer, spring, fall, and winter, can be challenging to plan around. Yet, there are plenty of entertaining, affordable, and fun things …