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Sleeping well is practically a quest for the Holy Grail when we camp with our kids. My husband particularly struggles to sleep well, even when …
Best UPF Clothing for Kids
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (or UPF for short) is protection against both UVA and UVB rays. We LOVE UPF clothing because it …
Best camping mats for the whole family
None of us like the feeling of waking up on a flat air mattress in the middle of the …
Best family tents for backpacking and car camping for 2021
Whether you’re new to camping or a seasoned pro, your first tent or your newest upgrade …
Best Hiking Gear for Kids
As much as we may like to admit it, kids do benefit from proper hiking gear just like adults. The goal …
Best Water Shoes for Kids
It’s summer time. You’ve reached that glorious season of parenting when your kids (hopefully) want nothing more than to be …
Best Water Bottles for Kids
Water bottles have been on my mind. It happens every year when spring is on the horizon and warm, sunny days …
Sperry Boots Review
There is a reason Sperry has been a shoe company since 1935. They make great, durable shoes.
My dad always had a pair of …
Best Wetsuits for Kids
Growing up in Colorado, the only time I wore a wetsuit was white water rafting and even then I wore a stinky …
We know that bodies come in all different shapes and sizes, but not all clothes do. Which is why we worked hard to compile our …
Gregory Icarus 30 Youth Pack
Outfitting five children for backpacking is a daunting task. We tend to do day hikes more than over night hikes, yet …
Iksplor Adventure Wear
We have been lucky enough to watch Iksplor grow from the very beginning right here in Jackson, Wyoming. While we literally wear them …
Obermeyer Kids Snow Gear Review
If you’ve attempted to teach kids a winter sport (or even just spend a significant amount of time playing outdoors in …
Best Puffy Jackets for Kids
A great way to help keep kids warm in the winter is a puffy jacket, filled with either a down or …
Ice Cleats for Kids and Adults
Hiking with children in the winter can be beautiful. Fresh crisp air, snow sparkling in the sunshine, and no mosquitoes! …
DetraPel Gear Protectants Review
We love gear around here at TMM, and if you love your gear, you also need to take care of it! Regular …
Guardian Bikes Original 24 inch
Guardian Bikes is a relative newcomer to the bicycling world, but is making waves with affordable and high quality bikes …
At Tales of a Mountain Mama, we believe that the outdoors are for everyone. And we recognize, and celebrate, that outdoor mamas come in all …
A Stroller for All Seasons
Like many families, our space is precious and limited. Any stroller we have simply has to be able to work for …
Best Gifts for Campers
Fresh morning air. Hearing the birds call as you wake up. A cup of steaming hot coffee enjoyed next to a campfire. …
WeeDo Funwear perfectly blends the worlds of function and fashion with their extremely well-build, one-piece snowsuits. Believe me when I say they thought of everything …
ActionHeat Heated Clothing
Have you ever found yourself shivering at the sledding hill while your kids run around sweating and shedding layers? Or how about a …
Hiking Kid Carrier Comparison
Using a framed child carrier is a great way to keep your kiddo comfy, give them the best seat on the trail …
Burley Tail Wagon Review
To be perfectly honest, I was certain that this review was going to be one that we were simply not going to …