How to Keep Your Kids Safe and Found While Hiking: A Parent’s Complete Guide After eight years of taking my kids on backcountry adventures—from easy nature walks when my daughter was a toddler to challenging multi-day hikes now that she’s older—I’ve learned that hiking with children is actually safer than many activities we do at […]
How to Protect Your Kids from Getting Lost When Hiking Backcountry Read More »
Not sure what kids hiking gear to pack? In addition to all the gear you should always bring hiking, you probably need a few extra items to make the hike safer and more enjoyable (for both you and the kids). Here’s a list of hiking gear for kids, including optional fun items to bring along.
Kid’s Hiking Gear Checklist Read More »
Accidents can happen anytime but are more likely when you are camping. This is why you always need to have a complete first aid kit with you when camping. I’ve made a printable camping first aid checklist with everything you might need.
Printable Camping First Aid Kit Checklist Read More »
The Complete Guide to Borrowing Camping Gear (From a Mom Who’s Been There) After 15+ years of family camping and lending out my gear to countless friends and neighbors, I’ve learned that there’s definitely a right way and a wrong way to borrow camping equipment. Let me share what I’ve discovered through both wonderful experiences
The Etiquette of Borrowing Camping Gear Read More »
After more than a decade of camping with my family and testing countless campfire cooking methods, I can confidently say that nothing beats the flavor and experience of cooking over an open flame. There’s something almost magical about gathering around a crackling fire, watching your meal slowly transform while breathing in that distinctive smoky aroma.But
How to Cook Over a Campfire: 11 Different Ways Read More »
Over the years, I’ve been on many camping trips where it started to rain. A few times, there was even thunderstorms and once a giant hail storm!
Complete Guide to Camping in the Rain: Tips and Gear for Wet Weather Read More »
Get my new book. It breaks down the fundamentals of prepping so you’ll never be caught unprepared again.
For a limited time, it’s just $5.99
Get It Here