After five years of real-world testing, I can confidently say the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 has become one of my most trusted pieces of backpacking gear. I purchased it in 2019 as an affordable lightweight tent for backpacking trips with my daughter, and it’s since accompanied us through countless adventures – from peaceful summer nights […]
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How Much GORP to Bring Backpacking? Your Complete Planning Guide After countless backpacking trips with my daughter over the past 10 years – from beginner-friendly day hikes to multi-day wilderness adventures – I’ve learned that getting your GORP portions right can make or break your trail experience. Too little, and you’ll be dreaming of gas
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If you want to take your kids camping or backpacking, you’ll need a good sleeping bag for them. Unfortunately, most kids sleeping bags are made for sleepovers and not camping. They simply won’t cut it when it comes to keeping your kids warm and comfortable, especially at high elevations where the temperatures can drop rapidly.
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🪵 What’s a Chuck Box – And Why You’ll Love One Ever spent half your camping trip digging through bags for the can opener? Enter the chuck box — your new best friend. It’s like a portable camp kitchen: it holds your plates, cutlery, stove, cooking gear, and snacks all in one organised box. And
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Buying an off-road jogging 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 and do things like jogging, camping and hiking with my baby.
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Why You Should Always Use a Camping Checklist (Trust Me on This) There’s something magical about camping — fresh air, crackling campfires, and the feeling of being totally prepared (or not!) for whatever nature throws at you.Well… unless you forget half your gear because you didn’t use a checklist. Another side benefit, if you are
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