Learn what gear you need to go camping and backpacking, including gear checklists, ultralight gear, and kids camping products.
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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When I was a kid, there weren’t too many options for tents. You basically got a dome-shaped tent or an A-frame tent. Now, there are tons of options — including pop up tents. Well, lots of options doesn’t always mean good options! I get the appeal of pop-up tents. Dealing with tent poles can be
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For the past few years, I’ve been using a cheap gas stove for camping and backpacking. The actual stove costs just 900 dinars ($7.50) at my local market. It uses refill puncture-style gas cartridges and these cost less than a dollar. Yes, the cheap gas stove is big and bulky, but it goes to show
I Finally Bought a Real Backpacking Stove. Here’s What I Think of the Primus. Read More »
If you want to go backpacking in the great outdoors, then a backpack is one of the most essential pieces of gear you need to have (duh; backpack is in the name! 🙂). After 15+ years of backpacking with my daughter and helping dozens of friends choose their first packs, I’ve learned that buying your
How to Buy Your First Backpack for Outdoor Backpacking 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 »
Water is one of the most important elements of survival. You can go about 3 weeks without food, but you are only going to last 3 days without water, which is why it is so important to make sure you have a reliable source of clean water when camping or backpacking. As a cash-strapped mom
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