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Book Review: The Secret Lives of Animals

December 17, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Book Review: The Secret Lives of Animals - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Erin Kirkland Any book that offers "tidbits, oddities, and amazing facts" is bound to be a winner with kids. I mean, really, who wouldn't want to learn about a salamander that shoots poison from behind its eyes? Or, maybe, the reason for horns versus antlers??The answers are surprising, enlightening, and downright incredible. Outdoor authors Stacy Tornio and Ken … [Read more...]

Great Gear: New guidebook helps first-time visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

August 29, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Great Gear: New guidebook helps first-time visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks - Outdoor Families Magazine

Guidebook review -- Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park; first-time trip guide for families by Erin Kirkland It's never too late to begin planning next summer's family vacation, and in the case of national parks like Yellowstone and Grand Teton, a year may be considered prudent. In 2016, the National Park Service celebrates 100 years of enhancing visitor … [Read more...]

Tame the “stuff” with Chums Latitude Series cases

July 22, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Tame the "stuff" with Chums Latitude Series cases

by Erin Kirkland It's always about the "stuff." Little stuff, funny-shaped stuff, stuff that takes up space needed for other stuff. My junk drawer at home is testament to my penchant for keeping things, and when I travel, the "stuff" seems to multiply. Storage of small items, be they batteries or a spare pair of sunglasses and a toothbrush is critical for the organization of … [Read more...]

Great Gear: Does Bug Band Really Keep Insects At Bay?

July 5, 2015 by Erin Kirkland 4 Comments

Gear Review: Keep insects at bay with Bugband - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Melissa Avery - Bugs. They are part of the outdoors, but that doesn't mean we want them all over us, making an experience dreadful for the whole family. Enter Bug Band Insect Repellent wristbands and Towelettes. As an independent adult traveler, I've tried many insect repellent products without putting too much thought into the chemical components. Motherhood, … [Read more...]

Great Gear: Hobo rePETe bag from ChicoBag is a stylish option

May 28, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Gear Review: Hobo rePETe bag from ChicoBag is a stylish option - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Mae Kiggins Ever wonder what happens to the thousands of post-consumer-recycled plastic bottles? In the case of ChicoBag, the company is putting to good use this detrius through construction of fashionable and versatile bags. So serious about their mission are ChicoBag's long-lasting and environmentally-friendly products, they have trademarked the term "rePETe" to … [Read more...]

Great Gear: TwinGO Carrier a Wonder for a Mom of Multiples

April 29, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Gear Review: TwinGO Child Carrier a Wonder for a Mom of Multiples - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Jennifer Bauer - Since the birth of our twins and the beginning of my tandem days, I have lamented the lack of a child carrier that could accommodate two kids. Given the growing number of multiple births in the United States (more than 132,000 twin births in 2013, according to the Centers for Disease Control), I was surprised no major manufacturer had, as yet, designed such … [Read more...]

WOOM Bikes Review: Best Kids Bikes of 2018

March 30, 2015 by Erin Kirkland 1 Comment

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by Jennifer Fontaine - What do you get when you cross an award-winning industrial designer with newfound fatherhood? WOOM bikes. Christian Bezdeka's love for cycling came early in life, zooming across finish lines by the age of 13. Through high school, even while following in the footsteps of his father's bio-medical education, Bezdeka had already begun creating a cache of … [Read more...]

Pacsafe Shoulder Bag Works for Parents on the Go

March 18, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

pacsafe shoulder bag

by Mae Kiggins Full disclosure: I am not a purse or diaper bag gal. Clunky and funky, purses or giant diaper bags never stayed on my shoulder, and organization was only fair, so when my kids were little, I relied upon a trusted backpack. Comfortable to wear, backpacks generally aren't designed for family caregiving, but mine lasted through two babies with ease. Now that … [Read more...]

Gear Guide EXTRA: Icebreaker Merino is not your mother’s wool clothing*

February 27, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

icebreaker merino wool

Wool is a fabric many people either love or hate, depending upon their experience wearing it. For those who spent childhoods clad in itchy, bulky sweaters knitted by indulgent grandmothers, or mittens that stunk to high heaven after a few handfuls of snow, wool doesn't always appear a first choice for base layer attire. But times have changed, and outdoor enthusiasts now have … [Read more...]

OFM OR Gear Guide 2015 February

February 26, 2015 by Traci Lehman Leave a Comment

outdoor retailer 2015 gear guide

Kids? gear can be a bit confusing as parents wade through a seemingly endless list of ?must have? items for outdoor enjoyment. What is practical? Essential? Or, in the case of many youngsters, fashionable? For adults who must conduct the cost-benefit analysis of all this stuff, function remains a driving force behind much of the gear found at outdoor stores and on websites. … [Read more...]

DucKsday Kids Rain Suit Review – Full Coverage Rain Gear for Active Kids

January 3, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

ducksday rain suit for kids

Active kids need equally-active outdoor clothing, and sometimes that can be hard to find. Outdoor family blogger Melissa Edge offers this review of the DucKsday kids rain suit, a one-piece wonder that performs well under kid-type pressure. A Belgian company, DucKsday is fairly new to the outdoor apparel market, but their kids rain suit has already taken the world by storm, … [Read more...]

Ski and Snowboard Gear: What parents should know before outfitting kids

January 2, 2015 by Erin Kirkland 1 Comment

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Every autumn I haul the ski gear from our basement "outdoor closet" and call my son downstairs. "Here," I say, handing him a pair of alpine boots with fingers crossed, "Try these on, and with skinny socks, this year." Growing up the middle child of three, I recall all too well the annual transfer of clothing, boots, skis, and poles with the next in line, up or down. I … [Read more...]

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