25+ Gifts for Active Adventurous Kids
Do you have a child who loves to be active and thrives on adventures? Well, we’ve got THE BEST gift ideas for you this year. …
Gear
Adjustable Kids Ski Boots – Do They Really Work?
Lately, we’ve noticed that people have all sorts of reasons for not doing things with their kids. Too hard. Too long. Too uncomfortable. However, we’ve …
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Test Results: The Best Waterproof Gloves and Mittens for Kids
Here’s some advice from one parent to another: Don’t skimp on gloves for your kids. Honestly, in the fall it’s tempting, to grab a pair …
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How a Kids Capsule Wardrobe Simplified Our Travels
During our family gap year, we traveled to 17 different countries with our family of 7. For that entire year, we fit all our clothes …
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The Best Kids Base Layers – The Secret to Staying Warm In Winter
The cold temperatures of winter are just around the corner – are you ready for it? Perhaps the better question is, do you have everything …
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Which Kids Winter Snow Boots are the BEST? Updated for 2019-2020
Warm, dry, kids are happy kids. Okay, that may not always be true, but I promise, that wet freezing cold kids are NOT HAPPY! When …
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Best Winter Coats and Winter Jackets for Kids – 2020
The first snowfall is just around the corner and while it’s one of the most exciting days for any kid, it can easily leave parents …
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Teaching Your Own Kids to Ski
Ahhh…SKIING! The sport that can fill you up with adrenaline just about as fast as it can empty your wallet. That’s right, skiing can be …
Using a Ski Harness the RIGHT WAY!!
You’re getting ready for ski season and trying to figure out the best way to ski with your kids WITHOUT spending a small fortune on …
Best Backpacks for School, Travel, and Adventure for the Whole Family
Forget about the days where a backpack for school had to be boring and be used JUST for carrying books and pencils. Today, with just …
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Does Columbia’s Omni Heat Really Work?
Note: This post was originally posted in 2012 when Columbia’s Omni Heat technology was fairly new. It has been updated in July 2019 with our …
Best Value Rotomolded Coolers Under $200
A Rotomolded cooler is a fantastic addition to your adventure gear. Unlike the coolers of my youth, rotomolded coolers are not only made with extreme …
Why We Didn’t Like the Piggyback Rider…
Update: It’s been over 7 years since we first tested the Piggyback rider. Since then we’ve tested dozens of child carriers on our travels all …
Best Sleeping Bags For Kids 2019
Any idea what the fastest way to ruin a family adventure is? COLD KIDS. Yes, I’m 100% serious. Cold kids are whiny, uncomfortable, and mostly …