On a basic level, camping means spending the night in nature, usually in a simple shelter like a tent. However, there are many different definitions of camping. For one person, it might mean sleeping under the stars in the remote wilderness whereas for others it might mean going to a luxury campground with full amenities.
There are now a lot of great ultralight power banks for backpacking. However, one interesting solution is to use 18650 batteries and use them as a power source. To make this work, you need a charger that also has discharging capabilities: then you can plug in your phone or other devices and charge them with
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Unless you want to go crazy all cooped up inside during bad weather, a baby rain suit is one of the best things you can buy. I got my baby a rain suit and waterproof booties when she was started crawling. It allowed me to put her on wet, muddy ground on trips to the
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My family mostly goes wild camping in the backcountry, which usually means we need to walk at least a mile to get to camp. This wasn’t a problem when my kid was a baby. I’d just strap her to my front and load gear into a backpack. But, now that she is 4 (and nearly
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The Pacific Crest Trail (abbreviated to PCT) is a near-legendary, 2,650 mile stretch of hiking challenges that extends from Mexico to Canada. Hard to imagine, isn’t it?
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The great outdoors is awe-inspiring, provides a respite from urban hustle and bustle, and gives endless opportunities for adventure and discovery. However, the great outdoors can also be terrifying – and nothing seems to embody this fear more than bears.
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