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Spring & Summer Kids Gear for Forest School, Summer Camp, and Long Outdoor Adventures
If your kids spend most of spring and summer outside: muddy, hiking, biking, creek stomping, or heading off to camp or forest school — you know the right gear makes a huge difference. After years of full-time travel and nonstop outdoor adventures, these are the pieces we reach for again and again because they actually hold up, keep kids comfortable, and make long days outside easier for everyone.

Emily Richards
9 hours ago6 min read


How We Find the Most Epic Campsite Every Time (Our Full System)
Finding epic campsites isn’t luck for us anymore—it’s a system built from years of travel. We mix boondocking on public lands, reservable campgrounds, unique stays, and road trip stops depending on the trip. With tools like OnX, The Dyrt, Hipcamp, and Harvest Hosts, we can go fully off-grid, stay stress-free, or find something in between. Here’s exactly how we choose where to camp every time.

Emily Richards
May 75 min read


Cheap Beginner Camping Gear List (Full Setup Under $200)
A complete beginner camping setup using budget-friendly gear from Walmart that keeps your total under $200.

Emily Richards
Apr 294 min read


Camping + Sandboarding at Great Sand Dunes: The Ultimate Family Guide (Colorado National Park)
Great Sand Dunes National Park: surreal 750ft dunes, sandboarding thrills, and family camping magic in southern Colorado. Simple 3-day itinerary, kid tips, rentals, and must-knows from our Adventure Fam Dam trip—your ultimate bucket-list guide!

Emily Richards
Apr 277 min read


12 Things We Never Go Camping Without as a Family of 3
After years of camping before and after becoming parents, we’ve finally narrowed down our perfect family camping gear setup. Every item in our collection earns its place by making life easier, more comfortable, and less cluttered — from our favorite compact gas stove and smokeless fire pit to the trusty electric cooler and fold-out table we rely on every trip. If you’re getting ready for your next adventure, this curated list of 12 tried-and-true essentials is the perfect pla

Emily Richards
Apr 145 min read


Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Things I’ve Bought My Outdoorsy Husband Over the Years
Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Things I’ve Bought My Outdoorsy Husband Over the Years

Emily Richards
Nov 7, 20256 min read


Best Camping Meals to Inspire Your Fall Camping Trips
This post will help you plan the best menu ever for your next camping trip!

Emily Richards
Sep 24, 20254 min read


Rating Our Camping Gear out of 10: What’s Worth Packing (and What’s Not)
This post breaks down our camping gear with ratings from 1-10 and links to all of the essentials.

Emily Richards
Sep 23, 20254 min read


Prepping For Fall Camping (The Best Camping Season) With Our Coziest Gear Recs
Fall camping season is here, having the right gear makes all the difference as the weather cools. Here are our favorites!

Emily Richards
Sep 4, 20253 min read


How our Outdoorsy Family Gets Ready for the Best Summer Ever: Camping & Hiking Adventures
Everything we recommend to make your family camping and hiking trips smooth, safe, and unforgettable this summer!

Emily Richards
May 8, 20253 min read
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