Gift Ideas for Campers 2024

Camping gear and supplies are great gift ideas for campers during the holidays. These are gifts that can last for years, especially if you go for quality gear that can enhance a family’s experience outdoors.

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL5 Tent Review

Big Agnus Copper Spur HV UL5 Tent with mountain and tree background

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

Family Backpacking: The Gear You Need

Have you been wanting to try backcountry camping, also known as backpacking, with your family, but are intimidated by the gear you need to get started? That’s completely understandable! Even seasoned car campers often balk at the idea of entering the backcountry with everything carried on their backs. We’ve gathered our list of must-have items … Read more

Best Sleeping Bags for Kids

Kids in REI and Marmot Sleeping Bags

When people think about taking kids camping, their biggest concern is almost always how are people going to sleep (and WILL sleep actually happen???). And with good reason – it’s hard for kids to do change sometimes…and even more so when they’re suddenly in a sleeping bag instead of a bed. Because of this we … Read more

Sleeping Pads for Families 2024

None of us like the feeling of waking up on a flat air mattress in the middle of the night. We can tough it out, but it still makes for a cruddy night. Sleep is universally accepted to be important, right? Many folks’ number one fear of camping is being unable to sleep. They have … Read more