Learn what gear you need to go camping and backpacking, including gear checklists, ultralight gear, and kids camping products.
Buying mittens for my daughter each season used to be painful. It’s not just because good mittens are expensive and she will probably just get one season out of them. It was also because she’d lose at least one pair of those expensive mittens each season!
Solved: 6 Ways to Keep Kids from Losing their Mittens this Winter Read More »
If you want to take your baby or toddler outdoors in cold weather, they need to be dressed in layers – starting with the right base layer. Here I will go over the best options for baby and toddler base layers, including budget picks and how to save money.
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Getting a toddler dressed in winter is frustrating enough (so many layers to put on!), but it’s even more challenging when they keep taking their mittens off. Or, if you are lucky enough to have a toddler which actually wears mittens without a fight, the mittens still end up falling off.
Compared to unisex bags, winter sleeping bags for women are usually shorter, wider in the hips and narrower in the shoulders. The really good brands of women’s sleeping bags will even put extra insulation in key areas.
Best Women’s Sleeping Bags for Winter and Cold Weather Read More »
Tarp shelters can do a great job of protecting you from the elements so you have a nice night’s sleep – but only if you tie the tarp out correctly. Below, I’ll go over the methods you can use to tie the tarp ridgeline and guylines, what to do if a grommet or loop breaks,
How to Tie Out a Tarp (Step-by-Step with Pictures) Read More »
I’ve had the Cloud Up 2 tent by Naturehike for over 5 years now (read my review of it here). While that tent is perfect for when I’m camping solo or with my daughter, I also need something a bit roomier for when I’m camping with another adult. I spent a lot of time looking
Naturehike Cloud Up 3 Review Read More »
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