Gear for a Family Thru-Hike

Dad and two children wearing backpacking packs looking into the distance from a trail overlook.

If you are going to take kids on a thru-hike (or really any long-distance backpacking trip), you need to think a bit more carefully about gear than if you were just taking them in a mile or so to basecamp at a lake for your backpacking trip. If you get nothing else from this post, … Read more

Winter Boots for Toddlers and Babies

Winter boots for toddlers

The magic of winter is even more delightful when your little one takes their first steps in snug, toddler-friendly boots. That’s why we lined up the best winter boots for toddlers – the ones our families use and love. While some winter footwear can be clunky and unwieldy, we’ve curated a selection of the best … Read more

Favorite Outdoor Family Adventures of 2024

a man, a woman, and three kids wearing flotation devices sit on a green white-water raft in the middle of a river with trees and rock formations in the background

The TMM team loves to get out and enjoy time outside, and we have had some great outdoor family adventures this year. We are sharing some of our favorites from 2024. We hope they inspire you to get outside in 2025! Amanda: Nordkalottleden, Scandinavia In 2024, my family had a few short outdoor adventures and … Read more

Capsule Wardrobe for Outdoorsy Women

A woman wears pieces of an outdoor capsule wardrobe while hiking.

I am always looking for ways to simplify my life. Over the years, I’ve found that one of the biggest ways to do so is to streamline my clothing, and go with a capsule wardrobe for my outdoor adventures. What is a Capsule Wardrobe? A capsule wardrobe is essentially reducing your wardrobe to a collection … Read more

Gift Ideas for Biking Kids 2024

Choosing the perfect gift for your kid can be a delightful yet challenging task. If you have a young cyclist in your life, you know how thrilling it is to see their excitement as they pedal off on a new bike. For these young adventurers, a thoughtful biking gift can enhance their riding experience, boost … Read more

Outdoor Gifts for Tweens and Teens 2024

Tweens and teens are an awesome demographic of people, despite what you may have heard from well-meaning adults trying to offer advice. Every age has its wonderful traits, and this one is no exception! Of course things are shifting now that they are more than halfway to adulthood, and gift-giving shifts as well. Kids this … Read more