Let’s be clear: your kids probably don’t need a cot for camping.  For years,  my kids just slept on a cheap $15 foam pad and never once complained about being

Fall is my absolute favorite time to go camping and hiking.  There are no bugs. The leaves are gorgeous and crowds have gone home.  But camping in fall can mean

A portable baby bed isn’t something you absolutely need to go camping. However, a baby bed does make some aspects of camping with a baby easier.  Here are some of

To properly remove a tick that has bitten you, it is really important that you grasp it by the head and pull straight out with a steady motion.  Otherwise, you

Freeze-dried meals are awesome for backpacking and camping.  They are lightweight, cook quickly, and have a long shelf life.  The only problem is that commercial freeze-dried meals can be really

I’ve been a vegan for about 19 years now (damn, am I really that old?). Aside from at the occasional dinner party, being vegan doesn’t present any problems in my

Buying an off-road stroller definitely made transitioning to life with a new baby easier for me.  Instead of being stuck in “baby prison,” I was still able to get outdoors