Let’s be clear: your kids probably don’t need a cot for camping.  For years,  my kids just slept on a cheap $15 foam pad and never once complained about being

In addition to saving money, there are a lot of good reasons to find free camping sites (aka wild camping or dispersed camping) on your trip instead of staying at

My dad regularly took my sister and me camping when we were kids.  Some of my best childhood memories are from camping trips with my family.  So, when I became

To properly remove a tick that has bitten you, it is really important that you grasp it by the head and pull straight out with a steady motion.  Otherwise, you

Freeze-dried meals are awesome for backpacking and camping.  They are lightweight, cook quickly, and have a long shelf life.  The only problem is that commercial freeze-dried meals can be really

Most of the gear women need for backpacking is exactly the same as for men. However, there are a few women-specific backpacking items you might need (and won’t find on

Buying an off-road stroller definitely made transitioning to life with a new baby easier for me.  Instead of being stuck in “baby prison,” I was still able to get outdoors