You want to go hiking with your kids? That’s awesome. As a nature nerd with two daughters (now 14 and 6 years old), I absolutely love hiking with my kids. However, it’s also really important that you choose a hike which your kids can actually handle. Which leads us to the question… How far can kids […]
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I usually don’t bring a camp chair for my kids. They can sit on the ground or a log. But, if I want to bring a chair for myself, I’ve found that my kids will steal it from me. Then I have to kick them out of it, or I have to worry that they
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Cooking can be can fun task while outdoors. However, a lot of people go overboard when it comes to camping meals. They underestimate how much effort it can take to make a meal and end up spending all their time on meal prep (not to mention all the extra time spent cleaning multiple bowls and
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A hatchet can be incredibly useful to have while camping. But, honestly, most camping hatchets are gimmicky and are used more like toys than tools. Before you get a hatchet for camping, please consider whether you really need a hatchet and understand how to use it without being a jerk. This guide will go over
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One of my big pet peeves when camping is watching people take out all of their “toys.” Don’t get me wrong – I can understand the appeal of cool camping gadgets like solar showers, coffee makers, and solar panels. But a camping saw isn’t just unnecessary (even for firewood!), it’s often incredibly stupid to bring
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The key to a successful camping trip with kids is a good sleep setup. In addition to a properly-rated sleeping bag and pad, you’ll need the right camping pajamas for your kids. Here’s what you need to know to find the best camping PJs for your little ones as well as my top picks.
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