“Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.”
– Unknown
There are many ways to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Hiking, camping, and backpacking are some of the most common ways to get out into the wilderness, but do you really know the difference between these outdoor adventures? Here’s a quick guide to the difference between hiking and backpacking (and car camping vs …
We love it when February and March roll around because this time of year is all about getting out to the mountains for skiing and boarding. As we’re getting ready for our spring break at Copper Mountain (our absolute favorite ski resort in Colorado), we’re putting the final touches on our family ski trip packing …
Whether you are going camping for the first time or are a seasoned pro, you want to have a good flashlight in your camping gear. With so many different flashlights on the market, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. This list of 15 great flashlights for camping will ensure …
Best Flashlights for Camping: Top 15 Picks to Light Your Way this Season Read More »
I’m not great at cooking because I always seem to forget something, whether it’s an ingredient I forgot to buy or a meal that takes longer to cook than I thought. At home, it works out because there is always a backup. But backup plans are harder to come by when we go on a …
Camping Meal Plan Template for Easy Outdoor Cooking + 15 Menu Planning Tips Read More »
Who knew how much adding a pair of gloves to our camp gear would change our outdoor cooking game? Campfire cooking gloves keep your hands protected from the intense temperatures when cooking over the fire. While oven mitts protect against cooking over the campfire, they can be challenging to grip pots, grill grates, and logs. …
Easier and Safer Camping Meals: 9 Picks for Best Gloves for Campfire Cooking Read More »
One of our favorite road trips was just days before the pandemic hit in early 2020. We rented a campervan from Escape Campervans in Denver for a 4-day weekend getaway to Santa Fe, NM. While we’re well-versed in cooking meals at a campground and finding easy meals for our road trips, cooking in a campervan …
Cooking in a Campervan: 11 Easy Tips and Delicious Meal Ideas Read More »
You want to keep your cold drinks cold and your hot drinks hot. When camping, traveling, or hitting the hiking trails, knowing that you can count on icy cold beverages in the scorching heat is a must in the outdoors. Or starting the morning on a sunrise hike with a hot beverage that you know …
Hydro Flask vs RTIC vs Yeti Tumbler: How to Choose from the Top 3 Insulated Tumblers Read More »
Cooking up delicious meals over the campfire is one of the best things about camping is being able to cook meals over an open fire. But when there is no stable surface to set the Dutch oven for your camp stew or the grates provided are grimy from all the previous campers, it can be …
15 Best Campfire Grill Grates to Up Your Outdoor Cooking Game Read More »
Camping is one of our favorite ways to escape the chaos of everyday life. But many of us still crave the comforts of home when sleeping under the stars. One of the biggest challenges of sleeping in nature is camping without electricity. You can’t bring popsicles for the kids on a hot day or curl …
How to Go Camping Without Electricity: 9 Easy Tips and Solutions Read More »
Glamping (short for glamorous camping) is a fantastic way to get the best of both worlds. You can enjoy the beauty and solitude of nature with the comfort and amenities of civilization. Whether you’re not up for “roughing it” or are trying it out before tent camping, it can be the perfect opportunity to get …
What to Bring Glamping + 7 Tips to Help Make Your Glamping Packing List Read More »
