The weather is getting colder, you still want to go camping but you don’t want to buy a new (and probably expensive!) sleeping bag. So, you are wondering whether you can nest two sleeping bags to make one warmer bag. Here’s what you need to know about putting one sleeping bag into another to bump […]
Can You Use Two Sleeping Bags to Make One Warmer Bag? Read More »
For starters, let’s be clear: don’t take your kids camping really cold weather until YOU have some experience. There’s a fairly steep learning curve for cold-weather and winter camping. You don’t want your kids to have a miserable time and end up hating it!
Kids Sleeping Bags for COLD Weather and Winter Camping? 5 Best Options Read More »
I usually bring sandals to wear around camp when on backpacking trips. But, when backpacking cold and wet weather, the sandals simply don’t cut it. My feet would end up cold and wet.
Best Camp Booties for Cold Weather (Including Cheap UL Solutions) Read More »
When I was 7 years old, my dad got me a pair of snowshoes for Christmas. I had a blast floating on top of the snow that winter. Those snowshoes were made out of wood and had leather bindings. While those ones are still pretty cool, today’s snowshoes for kids have come a long way.
Best Snowshoes for Kids: As Chosen By an Outdoorsy Mom Read More »
Tired of boring backpacking dinners and don’t want to spend a fortune on freeze-dried meals? This backpacking ramen recipe is super easy and delicious. It includes peanut butter, which makes the meal more calorie-dense and also gives it more protein.
Backpacking Recipe: Thai-Style Ramen with PNB Read More »
Peanut butter is a backpacking staple because it is cheap, easy to find, doesn’t go bad and incredibly calorie-dense. And there are actually a lot of trail recipes you can make with peanut butter (for example, I like adding it to ramen).
How to Carry Peanut Butter When Hiking or Backpacking Read More »