There’s a lot to love about hiking in winter, but cold hands is not one of them. Not only can cold hands make your hike miserable, but it can be downright dangerous – such as if you start hiking with your hands in your pockets to warm them up (a fall risk!) or end up […]
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Knowing how to pitch a tent is the most basic skill you need for camping. While there are a lot of different types of tents, all of them can be pitched with these simple instructions.
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One of the best ways to reduce weight from your pack is to choose multi-purpose gear, such as tents that use your trekking poles for pitching instead of tent poles. Honestly though, a lot of trekking pole tents suck: they have issues like being difficult to pitch or condensation problems. Here are my picks for
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Getting a squirmy toddler to sleep in a tent can be a challenge. Having their own little camping bed can make the ordeal a lot easier. Not all portable beds work well for camping though. You’ll need one which actually fits in the tent, doens’t make a lot of noise, and won’t tear holes in
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You want to go hiking with your toddler, but you are worried that their little feet will get wet and cold if the conditions are muddy. Even if the conditions are sunny, there’s always the chance that they step into a stream or puddle.
Waterproof Hiking Boots for Toddlers? (And Why You Shouldn’t Buy Them for Your Kid) Read More »
When setup correctly, tarp shelters are like magic. With the right setup, you can stay dry in the rain, block wind, create a shady area to eat lunch, or even keep you warm on an unplanned night in the wilderness. There are literally hundreds of different tarp shelters you can use. Here I’ll go over
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