Having the right gear can make or break a backpacking trip.  But, as a parent on a limited budget, I have a big issue with buying kids’ backpacking gear: I

As much as I love Mother Nature, I also know that she isn’t always kind.  Even if you are completely prepared, bad things can happen.  Nobody is immune to injury, sickness,

Not every hike is the same, nor is every hiker the same.  So, any two packing lists for hiking you see could be completely different.

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

Not sure what kids hiking gear to pack? In addition to all the gear you should always bring hiking, you probably need a few extra items to make the hike

It’s no secret that camping gear can be very expensive.  If you are new to camping, it doesn’t make sense to buy gear because you don’t even know if you