by Morgan Rogue - Moving from a house to an RV is nothing short of a shock. For us, full time RV living was only a dream until one day, my husband got a huge bonus from his work which allowed us to purchase a used RV. Coupled with my work from home job and the sale from our house, it allowed us to finally make our dream a reality. When we first started our search I really … [Read more...]
Top 9 Things Every RV Beginner Needs to Know
by Morgan Rogue - Have you decided to take the plunge and buy an RV? Congratulations! You’re about to embark upon a lot of great memories with your family. Whether planning to purchase an RV for full-time living, or just for vacations, it’s important to perform due diligence to understand what you’re about to embark on. Before purchasing our first RV, we had a million … [Read more...]
[Great Gear] EcoVessel Portable Water Bottle Review
by Jennifer Fontaine - There is literally nothing more exciting than finding a portable kids water bottle that actually works. We don't ask much of our kids water bottles. We need durability and we need for it to not leak. It doesn't seem like too much to ask, but as a mom who has purchased no less than a million different water bottles for my daughter in her short 8 years on … [Read more...]
Kids Binoculars: 10 Best Under $30
10 Kids Binoculars Overview: Kidwinz Shock Proof 8×21 Kids Binoculars SetCobiz 10×25 Outdoor Binoculars for KidsThinkPeak Toys 8×21 Kids BinocularsBry & BVL 8×22 Binoculars for KidsLiving Squad 8×21 Kids BinocularsBESPIN 8×21 Binoculars for KidsEducational Insights GeoSafari Jr. KidnocularsChuchik Toys 10×22 Binoculars For KidsVerb Gear 8×21 Binoculars for KidsDreamskope … [Read more...]
The Best Outdoor Gifts For Adventurous Families | Editor’s Choice
Sometimes, the most adventurous people in our lives can be the trickiest to shop for come holiday season. Maybe they spend all weekend in the mountains and all week dreaming about them, can start a roaring campfire in any weather or even build an Adirondack chair out of skis. So what do you get for the person in your life who only wants adventure? Fear not! We’re here to … [Read more...]
26 Best Outdoor Gifts for Kids
There’s an ever-growing body of research which supports the importance for kids to regularly get active, get outside, and get in touch with mother nature. We now know that fresh air is not just good for the well being of an adventurous kid, but fundamental to their development, helps them connect to the world around them, and provides beneficial … [Read more...]
Kids Walkie Talkies: 10 Best Under $50
10 Best Kids Walkie Talkies Overview: Cobra FS300-2 Family Safety Radio SetYetion 22-Channel 2-Way Walkie TalkiesDenmer Mini Walkie TalkiesSokos Wireless Walkie TalkiesSwiftion Rechargeable Kids Walkie TalkiesBobela Walkie TalkiesRetevis Walkie Talkies for KidsBellsouth Kids Walkie TalkiesUOKOO 22 Channel 2 Way Walkie TalkiesiGeeKid 2-Way Walkie Talkies Click on any one … [Read more...]
Kids Ski Goggles: 10 Best Under $50
10 Best Kids Ski Goggles Overview: ZIONOR Unisex Kids Ski GogglesOutdoor Master PRO Unisex Kids Ski GogglesOdoland Anti Fog Unisex Kids Ski GogglesBolle Carve Unisex Kids Ski GogglesCOOLOO Kids Ski Goggles (2-Pack)AKASO OTG Unisex Kids Ski Goggleshongdak Unisex Kids Ski GogglesCOPZZ G3 Kids Ski GogglesCloud 9 Kids Ski GogglesUSkake Anti Fog Kids Ski Goggles Click on any … [Read more...]
Best Family Camping Tents of 2019 + Expert Tent Buying Guide
7 Best Family Camping Tents overview: ALPS Mountaineering Camp Creek 6-Person Family Camping TentColeman Evanston 8-Person Family Camping Tent with Screen RoomCORE 9-Person Extended Dome Family Camping TentTenaya Lake Lighted Fast-Pitch 8-Person Family Camping TentWenzel 8-Person Klondike Family Camping TentKelty Trail Ridge 6-Person Family Camping TentBig Agnes Flying … [Read more...]
Starting a New Family Holiday Baking Tradition
[Image courtesy Kerem Hanci Photography] By Jennifer Fontaine - As a kid growing up in New Orleans with a tight-knit family of over 200, my life was steeped in rich traditions. Remembering the holidays conjures up thoughts of coffee and chicory, Cajun music, and warmth of an-oven-on-overdrive emanating throughout the house. In a southern home, the kitchen is its … [Read more...]
Outdoor Families Magazine 2019 Outdoor Holiday Gift Guide
We're making this gift-giving thing easy, whether you know what they want or are clueless, because finding the right outdoor gift for your family and friends shouldn't be hard. We hope you love all the outdoor gifts ideas our team of editors have put together for you this year. Please note that Outdoor Families Magazine may collect a share of sales or other compensation … [Read more...]
5 Best Camping Tent Footprints + Expert Camping Tarp Buying Guide
by Stephanie Harper - You’ve got everything you need for your family camping or backpacking excursion except the one item that might slip your mind. Tent tarps - often called tent footprints - provide an extra layer of protection between a camping tent floor and the elements. Tent Footprint Buying Guide Not sure what type to get? The gear team at Outdoor Families … [Read more...]
80+ Outdoor Gifts for Adventurous Family Vacations
Outdoor Families Magazine is offering our most comprehensive outdoor gift guide ever. Outdoor gift ideas for hikers? Check! Outdoor gifts for backpackers? Check! Family gift ideas for campers? Yeah! Outdoor gift ideas for boys? Yep! How about gifts for outdoorsy girls? You betcha! The goal? To make sure you can find the best outdoor family gifts for everyone on your list, from … [Read more...]
How To Talk To Your Kids About Climate Change
by Erin Kirkland and Stephanie Harper - The climate change headlines are ominous: Unprecedented heat waves, violent storms, melting sea ice, reductions of species. For any adult watching or reading news reports these days, the term “climate change” is a sobering reminder that Earth is undergoing a swift and drastic shift in environments in every region. So, how do you talk … [Read more...]
Tordrillo Mountain Lodge – A Wild, Luxury Family Vacation
by Erin Kirkland - It was a cloudless July morning in Southcentral Alaska when the float plane ferrying my teen son and I swooped neatly over a stand of spruce trees and landed with a gentle “swish” onto Judd Lake. I always feel a bit like a long-lost explorer when I travel via Alaska’s primary mode of transportation, for small planes generally mean adventure in Last … [Read more...]
11 Nature Books for Kids (Plus, 2 for Adults)
by Jennifer Fontaine - It's summertime. 'Tis the season for exciting, less structured opportunities to engage children in exploring and discovering the world around them. Whether in a city or out in the countryside, scenery is constantly changing. The trees are getting greener, birds are carrying twigs for nest-building, bees are pollinating, and every puddle and pond is filled … [Read more...]
Expert Family Skiing Guide + 6 Best Family Ski Resorts
by Amy Whitley - Have you decided this is the year the kids finally learn how to ski, but have no idea how? Well, you've come to the right place. Downhill (Alpine) skiing together has always been one of those core fibers of my family, an activity we all do together that is woven into the fabric of our shared history. I grew up skiing with my parents and sister high in the … [Read more...]
