There’s something about a backpacking experience that is, quite simply put, magical. Especially for outdoor-loving, nature-oriented families, it’s hard to match the kind of fun and wonder and memory-making that happens when you make your home out in the wilderness for a few days. And it is also a lot of work. Conventional wisdom from … Read more
Ever hiked up to a secluded lake or happened upon a beautiful river during a road trip and wished you could do more than look at it? Enter a Kokopelli packraft: an inflatable boat that’s lightweight, portable, and capable.
As a family who loves being out on the water and takes full advantage of summer, we are always searching out swimming holes. We had the opportunity to try out the Isle Pioneer paddle board the past few months, and we loved it! We chose Isle’s Pioneer model– their all around inflatable and best selling … Read more
We’re a big outdoor-loving family, always on the lookout for gear that makes our adventures easier with our kids. Our journey with the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL5 Tent began when we realized we needed a more spacious and reliable shelter for our backpacking trips. With four young children, ages 2 to 7, finding … Read more
It is totally miserable to have wet feet, but we can’t always stay inside on rainy days. For one thing, you might never go outside during some seasons, depending on where you live. For another, you could be on an extended trip and get hit with bad weather. Sometimes we have to go with it. … Read more
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (or UPF for short) is protection against both UVA and UVB rays. We LOVE UPF clothing because it means I don’t have to deal with messy sunscreen (as much). I try to look for cooling or moisture wicking tops so we can use them for active things like hiking and biking. I … Read more