Reviews
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Staresso – For Quality Expresso Anywhere
Sara Baird tests out the Staresso Coffee maker in the outdoors. I love a good cup of coffee so much that I sometimes go to bed early to get to my morning cup sooner. Over the last few years, I’ve reduced my coffee consumption from drinking a 12-cup pot each morning to just one…
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Harvest Hosts- Adding Adventure and Affordable Stays to Your Travels
By Sara Baird. I previously wrote about how much I enjoyed traveling with Boondockers Welcome when taking long trips in our camper. You can read about my Boondockers Welcome Experience here. Boondockers Welcome was acquired by Harvest Hosts in 2021, so when we set off on a trip last summer we decided to try it…
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Kuhl Hiking Pants – From Work to Wilderness with One Pair
Reviewer Sara Baird tests out Kuhl Hiking Pants. Nothing is worse on a hike than clothes that don’t hold up, stay in place, or breathe. Thankfully we can find clothing options that are designed to support our best hiking experiences. I personally love hiking pants and have a few pairs that I can get…
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Boondockers Welcome – More Than A Budget Vacation
Sara Baird shares her experience with Boondockers Welcome I grew up tent camping but when we acquired a 5th wheel camper we quickly discovered an entirely new way of camping that was not accessible to us before. Initially, we thought camping in an RV was just a wimpy way to camp but we were soon…
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Trekroll- A Bed On The Go
Sara Baird tries out the Trekroll. No matter how enjoyable your travels are, a poor night of sleep can impact how you feel and what you are able to do. I have spent my fair share of nights where I found the ground was too rocky, my sleeping gear was too warm, or worse, not…
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Experiencing the Kamui Sleeping Pad
Pauline Alba tries out and reports on the Kamui Sleeping Pad. Sleeping anywhere other than your bed you struggle to get a good night’s rest. It can even be more difficult when camping when you need to transport and provide your own sleeping mats. Finding a product that works for you, transports well, and…
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The Roar Baby Monitor: Extraordinary for the Outdoors
By Sara Baird. Camping with young kids can be nerve-wracking. While at home you will have a way to hear and often see your child when they are alone in their room. Parents often don’t have access to the same technology you have at home while away so your choices often become going to bed…
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Silver Cryptid: gorgeous jewellery in the outdoors!
Samantha Kent reviews Silver Cryptid at her outdoor wedding. Can’t have a rainbow without a little rain! After a good year of wedding-induced writer’s block, I’m happy to say this request for a review revived something within me that has been sedated for some time. I was gladly approached to review a set…
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Ötzi Ember Dual Person Grill Review
By Pauline Alba. As I share my next product review, I must give a disclaimer about myself. I am the kind of person that would eat food cold if it meant a lot of work to warm it up or I would plan my meals around not having to cook anything. Having a simple…
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Wakiwaki Filtered Water Bottle Review
By Sara Baird. I took my first wilderness trip when I was 12. It was a weeklong trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Northern Minnesota with an environmental school. I will always be grateful that I had the opportunity to take this trip as it changes the way I see the world. I…