Gear Reviews for adventurous families
We only recommend gear we have used and enjoy. Our goal is to focus on companies that are socially and environmentally responsible, and last through the years.
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Are Balance Bikes Worth It? Our Family’s Yearlong Strider Review
The first time I saw a Strider Balance Bike I had to do a double-take. It was several years ago but the memory is still vivid. Here was this little kid cruising the bike path as if they owned the place. The amount of confidence and joy on this kid’s face was contagious. I had…
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Kitworks 55L Gear Tote Review
Organizing gear is a necessary step for successful family adventures. The problem is, if you’re like us, available time to actually organize anything is pretty much close to nonexistent. Sure, we make time to pack for a big vacation, as tedious as it may be. But what about all the times when we want to…
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The Sea To Sky Gondola: An Excellent Family Activity Near Vancouver, BC
There are very few activities around Vancouver, BC that offer real outdoor adventure with a few local comforts. Sure, there are pretty parks such as Stanley Park and Lighthouse Park, or activities such as Grouse Mountain or the Capilano Suspension Bridge, but our favourite spot to take our little ones is the Sea to Sky…
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Nita Lake Lodge Review: Is It the Best Family Hotel in Whistler?
It’s easy to write Whistler off as just another touristy money pit. The whole resort is designed to be a moneymaker, and tourism dollars is the only way they know how to do that. If you’ve never been here and just go by the whims of the industry, I wouldn’t blame you for it not…
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Whistler Travel Guide for Families: A Local Dad’s Top Tips
Whistler, BC is a little town with a massive reputation. Once the site of a quiet fishing lodge, the valley at the top of two watersheds is now an international tourist destination. It’s easy to see why the vibe attracts so many. It’s close to an abundance of nature, it’s easy to navigate (even with…
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Helinox Unveils the “Play” Series of Backcountry Games
Playing games with your family can be one of life’s great pastimes. And passing time in remote places in nature, many will argue, is the best of all pastimes. However, until now most games were relegated to a deck of cards, and maybe a portable chess board. If you’re bringing a hatchet or axe along,…
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Helinox Upgrades Their Iconic Chair One With a [Re]boot
You can’t reinvent the wheel. But can you reinvent the chair? Turns out you can, and on multiple occasions, 13 years apart. And in doing so, you can improve upon an already great product with a few simple innovations that make it that much better. I’m talking about the new Chair One [re] from Helinox,…
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Aurora Heat Fur Handwarmers Review
Our firsthand review of the beaver-fur handwarmers from Aurora Heat, a small, Indigenous-owned business in Canada’s Northwest Territories.
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Christmas Gift Ideas For Outdoorsy Dads
Christmas is around the corner, and chances are that the gift ideas for the adventurous and/or outdoorsy guy in your life might be limited. This is for a couple reasons: One is that if he’s a gear snob he might already have their gear closet pretty dialed. Or, they are modest and humble and spend…
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