A camping kitchen is NOT a must-have item. I usually just set up my stove and cooking items on a picnic table or directly on the ground. I always call out “stove alert” (to the tune of the Octo Alert song from Octonauts) when lighting it so my kids don’t come barging through and burn
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While I’m a big fan of digital detoxing, there are plenty of good reasons to bring a portable solar panel camping, like charging your phone, emergency communication devices, GPS, headlamp batteries, photo equipment…
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Are you planning a camping trip with your kids and are wondering how the heck you will keep them entertained without Wifi, screens, and a mountain of toys?
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If you go camping often enough, you are bound to experience at least a few rainy days. So long as you are prepared, rain shouldn’t ruin your trip. However, setting up camp in the rain, especially pitching a tent in the rain, can be annoying. Do it incorrectly and the entire inside of your tent
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When it first came out in 2009, the Big Agnes Fly Creek was the lightest double-wall two-person backpacking tent on the market. Over a decade later, it is still one of the lightest semi-freestanding tents available. However, the tent is far from perfect. The Fly Creek is notoriously cramped, has sagging walls, and only has
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Most children aren’t able to complete hikes on their own until they are around 3-4 years old. So, if you want to go hiking with your baby or toddler, you will need a good hiking stroller or a carrier. As far as carriers go, the first thing to decide is whether you need a soft
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