Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Woman in canoe with two kids

Mother’s Day is coming soon.  So often the mom’s and important women in our lives spend important days making the day special for everyone around them.  Mother’s Day is a great chance to make the day special for your mom, wife, aunt, grandmother or whomever is special to you.  These are gifts are some of … Read more

Best Kids Snow Pants & Bibs for 2026

3 kids on skis

One of the most common questions friends ask is “What snowpants should I buy?” Snowpants are such an important part of keeping kids dry and warm when they play outside in the cold and snow. Our team has rounded up (what we think) are some of the best kids snow pants. Snow pants and bibs all have … Read more

Gifts for Outdoor Dads 2025

Dad and two kids ice skating

Outdoor dads hold a special place in our hearts. They are the packhorses, the piggy-back-ride givers, the child wranglers, and the trip-planning partners. They help keep us sane when our plans go awry and help us navigate through hardships (both on the trail and at home). We think they deserve some pretty epic recognition for … Read more

Best Water Shoes for Kids 2025

It’s summer time. You’ve reached that glorious season of parenting when your kids (hopefully) want nothing more than to be outside all day every day. It’s the stuff dreams are made of. But then there is the ever-present parental battle over footwear. A lot of kids love being barefoot in the summer, and most of … Read more

Jan & Jul Rain Gear Review

photo of two children standing in the mud wearing rain gear

It’s mud season. We don’t need snow gear, but it can be quite a challenge to dress kids to stay warm AND dry for our outdoor adventures. Jan & Jul rain gear has helped us get out on those rainy, muddy days! Shoulder season win! We have been testing out some of the Canada-based Jan … Read more

Best Outdoor Gifts for Dad 2024

Dad pulling kids while skiing

Outdoor dads hold a special place in our hearts. They are the packhorses, the piggy-back-ride givers, the child wranglers, and the trip-planning partners. They help keep us sane when our plans go awry and help us navigate through hardships (both on the trail and at home). We think they deserve some pretty epic recognition for … Read more