Getting equipped
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Spice Cargo Kit for a delicious outdoors feast
Pauline Alba reviews the Spice Cargo Kit. What would you consider to be your spice of life? I would have to say being on an adventure is what gives my life the variety that I crave. I am always looking for the next spot to camp, hike, picnic, or visit. Another way I add spice…
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First-Time Camping Tips and Tricks
By Ashley Nielson. Remember your first-time camping experience? Going camping for the first time is exciting but can also be scary, especially if you have no idea what you’re doing. Being alone (even with friends and family) in the wilderness with nothing to protect you but a tent means you must prepare beforehand. Camping is…
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What is the Best Hiking Attire for Women?
By Shelby Hicks Hiking is a great pastime, involving sunshine, fresh air, and physical activity. All work together to help improve your mental and physical wellbeing. It can be a challenge at times, though, figuring out what the best attire is to wear, especially if you are a woman. There are many brands that claim…
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Achieving minimalist camping as a woman
By Vanja Pinterič. Camping is a wonderful way to forget about your obligations from daily life and to restore some energy. When going camping, especially in the wild, you will need to bring some stuff with you to feel safe, comfortable, and pleased. As a woman, I can say that we pack more than men,…
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The Best Outdoor Camping Gear & Tips for the Backyard
By Lauren Groff. As the weather gets warmer and the kids get more and more restless, the pull of the outdoors will only grow! This year has been incredibly hard due to the ‘isolation factor’ and many families, even celebrities like Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, have turned to this idea for a little respite.…
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Is Women’s-Specific Hiking Gear Worth It?
By Jennifer Schultz. Back in the day, outdoor companies didn’t make women’s specific gear. Whether you needed a new backpack or a pair of hiking pants, men’s equipment was your only option. Fast forward to the twenty-first century and you can now find pretty much any piece of equipment on your camping checklist in a…
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9 Essential Camping Products for Women in 2021
Essential camping products for women this year By Samantha Rupp While the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to most non-essential travel for 2020 and 2021, one form of relatively safe travel is camping. Being in wide-open spaces with limited people around means less contact with groups of people outside of your bubble. This past…
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Winter Camping in Subarctic Temperatures
Winter Camping in Subarctic Temperatures: you can do this! By Stephanie Woltman While winter temperatures of -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit for all of the Americana out there) and camping don’t regularly fall within the same sentence, this past February I wanted to challenge myself to experience this. And what better time than…
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No Box Tools Bell Tent Review
By Sara Baird My family spent every possible day Minnesota weather allowed at our rustic one-room lake cabin. Because the cabin was so small tents became our bedrooms. This tradition continued as my sisters and I became parents, just expanding the number of tent bedrooms needed. In addition to our time at the lake, we…
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Outdoorsman Lab Sleeping Pad and Bag Review
By Jessica Shouse If you are a lover of camping or backpacking having a good sleep system sleeping pad and bag, can make the difference between a long, cold night and a cozy, warm one. The OutdoorsmanLab UL Camping Sleeping Pad and Mummy Sleeping Bag sleep system come highly recommended for your next family camping…