Take the family outside.
The beginner-friendly camping guide for parents who want to make the most of every weekend in nature — from your first tent to year-round adventures.
Plain-English Tips
Camping advice without the gear-snob jargon. Practical, kind, and tested with real families.
Family-First
Built for parents camping with kids — gear sized for small humans, recipes that won’t melt down, rules that actually work.
All Seasons
Spring, summer, fall, and winter — every season has its own pitfalls and joys. We cover them all.
Latest from the trail
Hand-picked guides, gear breakdowns, and family-tested tips.
- Backpacks & Rucksacks
One of the most vital camping equipment is a Backpack or as sometimes called a Rucksack. A good backpack can free your hands and… - Getting Organized
Why You Should Create a Camping Checklist Whether you would like to go camping alone, with a group of your friends, with your family,… - Bags for Cold Nights
Bags for Cold Nights Sleeping bag designers generally agree that a cold weather bag must have the following features to keep the occupant really… - Fall & Spring Camping
Camping is a year-round, all-season adventure so there is no right or wrong time of year to go out into the wilderness and experience… - Choosing the Right Tent
Buying a camping tent is not as easy as you may think. You can’t just pick one up at the local sporting goods store… - Introduction
Some people describe camping as a means of “being very close to nature” and “the next thing closest to Heaven.” It takes away the…
New to camping?
Start with our beginner introduction — everything you need to know before pitching your first tent.