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

Let’s be clear: so long as you are following the principles of Leave No Trace, there is no “right” or “wrong” way to hike.  But that doesn’t mean you aren’t

One “luxury” backpacking item which can be really worth its weight is a skillet or frying pan.  Having one greatly increases the types of foods you can make on the

For years, I used a self-inflating sleeping pad or foam pad when backpacking.  When I finally switched over to an inflatable pad, I was surprised at how annoying it was

There are a lot of good reasons for wanting a portable toilet for camping.  You can’t squat, hate using outhouses, the campground bathrooms are too far away and you want

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

Want your kids to get outside, even if the weather is bad? At the very least, they are going to need a rain jacket. There are a lot of options

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.

Unless you want to pay the electric hookup fee at a campground, a portable power station is the best way to stay powered while camping.   Luckily, power stations have gotten

I admit that I hadn’t heard of the Deeno X1500 power station before the brand reached out to me. But, since you can never have too many power stations (I’m