Autumn is arguably the best time of the year to go backpacking. You’re able to enjoy beautiful burnt orange scenery, crisp and cool air in your lungs, and the sound of crunchy leaves beneath your feet. Now that autumn has well and truly set in, you may be thinking of spending a day or two out in the wilderness before winter arrives. Whether you’re going alone or plan on taking your family, here are a few things that every backpacker needs for a successful hike. Comfortable boots and socks Any backpacker will tell you that you’re on your feet all…
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Whenever you head on a vacation or a short trip somewhere, you want to make sure everything goes well. The entire idea is to get away from your usual habitat and have a lot of fun doing so. What’s the point in bothering if everything is just going to be a slog, right? It’s hard to fathom why people go on vacations or have days out when all they plan on doing is moaning and bringing everyone else around them down. The good thing about preparing for a road trip is that there aren’t too many tasks to take care…
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Do you get the long sigh and eye roll when you tell your teenager you are going camping? I know we do. Every. Single. Time. It never fails our teenager is never excited about our camping trips no matter where we go. Even though the idea of camping doesn’t excite our teenager she actually has fun when we go. I’ll give you some tips on how to make sure your teenager has fun on your camping trips. Give Your Teenager Freedom The campgrounds we pick out are always super family friendly. I always feel safe letting my teenager have some…
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Beyond every shadow of a doubt, dirt bikes look cool. However, beyond just looking cool, they also appear very dangerous. Due to the dangers associated with dirt bikes, not every adult is comfortable to ride on one. Regardless of the fact that adults are scared to ride on dirt bikes, there are children that are absolutely comfortable when riding dirt bikes. Certain children are comfortable riding dirt bikes. That, however, is not an indication that they should go on and ride unprotected. Due to the risk of getting injured when riding a dirt bike, parents have to purchase protective equipment…
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Are you planning on taking the kids camping? This could be a great option and something different from the traditional family vacation. Here are some of the things to keep in mind when you are preparing for this particular trip. Dodge The Tech If you want a full camping experience, you need to make sure that you are avoiding taking the tech with you. It can be tempting letting your kids take their phone and everything else that they might be able to stuff in their backpack. However, if you allow for this to happen, there’s a good chance that…