Gear That Just Fits: Sensory-Friendly Outdoor Clothing for Kids and Adults
Helping outdoor adventures feel accessible to everyone starts with making sure they can comfortably join us! While some adventures are as simple as neighborhood park visits or walking in the backyard, others take more preparation and that’s when clothing and gear begins to make a huge difference on the overall experience.
Sensory-friendly clothing and gear exists more than ever - this article covers what to keep in mind while shopping for sport-specific activities and sensory needs. Happy adventuring!
Review: Garmin inReach Devices
Our years-long take on the Garmin inReach satellite communicators — the Mini, Montana series, and marine/aviation options — for staying safely in touch (and adding real peace of mind) far off the grid.
8 Places to Save Money on Outdoor Gear
Our favorite reliable places to find deep discounts on outdoor clothing and gear — from Steep and Cheap and REI Outlet to consignment shops, Patagonia Worn Wear, and gear rentals — so more of your budget goes to the adventure.
When to Go GoreTex
Is GORE-TEX necessary for your next adventure? Maybe! Let’s talk about what it is, when it’s best used, and the benefits of having GORE-TEX in your kit for foul weather adventuring.
Everybody on the Trail: A Guide to Adaptive Outdoor Gear by Activity
Adaptive equipment is available for more people across more outdoor sports than ever. Here’s a quick overview of different ways people with disabilities are getting outside with the adaptive gear that helps make it happen. Nature and the outdoors is everyone’s adventure playground!
Outdoor Electronics: Take It or Leave It?
What to carry and what to leave behind: the phone, apps, lights, watch, and satellite communicator we bring to stay responsibly connected while still truly disconnecting on the trail.
Review: Mad Rock Mountain Mama Maternity Climbing Harness (UPDATED)
A throwback review of Mad Rock’s Mountain Mama maternity climbing harness — real-world comfort, fit, and adjustment tips for climbing through pregnancy, plus a 2026 update on alternatives.
20+ Essential Items for Your New RV
Just brought home a new RV or camper? Here are 20+ essentials — from tire blocks, water hoses, and a surge protector to nesting cookware and black-tank pods — that make your first trips smoother, plus our tips for not overpacking.
23 Items to Take On Your First Bareboat Sailing Charter
Our packing list for your first bareboat charter in tropical waters — the small comfort, sun, hydration, and rainy-day items that save money and luggage space and make a week (or more) aboard far more enjoyable.
Review: Deuter Kid Comfort Series Carrier
Our take on Deuter’s Kid Comfort carriers — the Venture, Active, Active SL, Kid Comfort, and Pro — with notes on fit, storage, the beefy load system (up to 48.5 lbs), warranty, and which ride suited our family best.
Review: Osprey Poco Series Kid Carrier Backpacks
Our years-long take on the Osprey Poco family of kid carriers — the LT, Poco, and Poco Plus — covering fit, comfort, features, the 7-year guarantee, and how it doubled as our stroller on the trail and on the go.
10 Diverse, Multi-Purpose Outdoor Gear Items We Love
Ten hard-working, multi-use gear items we reach for again and again — from Ferrosi pants and solar lanterns to a kid carrier, a good rain shell, and a do-everything tech blanket — that stretch a family gear budget.
(Podcast) Season 3, Episode 9 - Layering Basics: An Interview with Lawson Glidden of Minus33
Join us as we interview Lawson Glidden of Minus33, makers of soft, warm wool products of all kinds, as we talk about their business and the art of layering for cold weather.
(Podcast) Season 3, Episode 8 - Campsite Cooking for Every Type of Chef
Cooking at the campsite for every kind of chef! What’s on your menu and how are you going to make it?
(Podcast) Season 3, Episode 6: Camping Sleep Systems
Sleeping systems: from full sleeping back to thermal blankets, sleeping pads of all kinds, and everything in between. Learn about the elements on sleeping systems so you can get a good night’s sleep anywhere you set up camp.
2021 “No-Box” Holiday Gift Guide
Outside-the-box holiday gifts for the adventurer who has enough “stuff” — experiences, repairs, coaching, memberships, a National Parks pass, bodywork, and more — all about giving time, connection, and flexibility.
2021 Gear Gift Guide
Our roundup of favorite outdoor gear that stood out during the year — from merino beanies and solar lanterns to sleeping pads, coffee gear, pet finds, and cozy winter picks — for stockings and under the tree.
(Podcast) Let’s Talk Camping Tents
Season 3, Episode 3: let’s talk camping tents — tent advice, camp furniture, keeping bugs at bay, where to pitch (and hazards to avoid), organization tips, and dad jokes.