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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.

  • Christmas Gift Ideas For Outdoorsy Dads

    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…

  • Kodiak 10×10 VX Canvas Tent Review: A Family Camping Palace

    Kodiak 10×10 VX Canvas Tent Review: A Family Camping Palace

    Before having kids, I was a minimalist when it came to camping. Light, fast, and easy were my guiding principles. After having kids, that changed. One of the first items I got was the Kodiak Canvas 10×10 VX tent. And while it’s not light, setup is actually pretty fast and easy. Maintenance, though, isn’t what…

  • Bringing Kids To Burning Man: Our Guide To A Successful Burn

    Bringing Kids To Burning Man: Our Guide To A Successful Burn

    Burning Man With Babies Is No Joke The Burn is an inhospitable place on a good day, and downright life-threatening on a bad one. Having been to four burns in the past, I thought it would be a great idea to bring our daughter there to celebrate her first birthday. My partner was into checking…