I originally got the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 as a backpacking tent for me and my daughter.  I wanted something lightweight (I’m the one who carries most of our gear!)

My family is about to go campground camping with friends who have never gone camping before.  They asked me to make a family camping checklist for them.  So, I figured

One of the best things I bought for my toddler by far was a waterproof rain suit.  Why? Because I live in a tiny apartment.  If I couldn’t go outside

I have a love/hate relationship with ultralight tents and backpacking gear. On one side, I hate how snobbish some people are about gear. Not everyone can shell out hundreds of

Whether it’s for your phone, GPS tracker, camera, or headlamps, you are probably going to need some power during your backpacking trip.  A backpacking power bank is simplest way to

Need an ultralight solar charger for backpacking or a thru-hiking trip? Here’s a thorough review of the best options based on overall weight, power-to-weight ratio, and features.

When hiking or backpacking in freezing weather, you run the risk of your water freezing.  Even if the water doesn’t completely freeze, drinking icy-cold water can also cause problems since

It took me a while to convert to Merino wool. Now that I have, there’s no going back to synthetics.  Not only will a good Merino base layer make you

In 2005, the LifeStraw water filter came out.  It was accompanied by cool images of rugged outdoorsy types drinking from puddles. Even a decade later, there is still a lot

I’m a minimalist when it comes to camping: I don’t believe you need a lot of expensive gear to enjoy the outdoors.  However, after having my second kid, I’m starting