Learn what gear you need to go camping and backpacking, including gear checklists, ultralight gear, and kids camping products.
Having a good pair of waterproof pants has been a game-changer. Aside from being able to jump in puddles with my kids, it means I can go hiking in the rain during colder months without worrying that I’ll get drenched and end up hypothermic. I also use them in summer for camping. I can stay […]
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I never really thought too much about trekking poles. After all, I’m young and have yet to experience any problems with knee or hip pain. And, if the terrain got tricky, I could always scout out a branch to use instead of a hiking pole.
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The first time I tried to sharpen a knife, I ended up with a really screwed-up edge and had to have a pro help me fix the blade…
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Want to know what to pack for a backpacking trip? There are all sorts of lists available. But there are also a lot of styles of backpacking out there. An ultra-lightweight backpacker isn’t going to carry the same gear that I take on trips with my preschooler!
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Despite what all those camping gear blogs would have you think, you don’t need a lot of fancy gear to go outdoors and enjoy the world of backpacking and camping. However, there is some gear that you don’t want to skimp on. This includes a decent outdoors knife.
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I’ve been using a Sawyer Mini water filter for 5+ years. I love it because it is lightweight, small and cheap and I never have to buy a replacement filter. But the Sawyer Mini is far from perfect. You will encounter some issues when using it. The good news is that most of these issues are
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