Write-ups & Reviews

THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGs

  • SwissChamp Swiss Army Knife

    33 functions in 1 knife

  • Brompton C Line Bike

    The folding bike survivalist Bear Grylls loves

  • MSR POCKETROCKET

    A three-ounce camp stove that brings the heat

  • GEYSER SYSTEMS

    A portable shower changing the way we shower outdoors

  • Tree Desk

    This clever piece of hardware creates a desk or table anywhere you can find a tree

  • Commander Fire Pit Tool

    making fire management safer and easier

  • Helinox Insulated Cot One

    Designed to keep you warm

  • Athletic Brewing

    DGR’s picks for great NA beers to enjoy this winter

  • Camelbak

    Snoblast and Powderhound: hydration and daypacks designed for winter

  • Black Patagonia Nano Puff shown zippered in three-quarter view

    Patagonia Nano Puff

    Warm, packable, and durable, it’s a fit for every family member

  • A red FlipFuel transfer valve shown attaching two white camping fuel canister cans to condense the fuel of two cans into one

    FlipFuel

    A clever device that transfers camping and backpacking fuel from one canister to anothe

  • Hatcher Pack

    A reliable baby carrier and functional hiking day pack all in one

  • Roar Monitor

    A rugged and durable baby monitor built for the outdoor family

  • Wilderness Essays

    John Muir’s reflections on conservation & the land we love

  • Portable Power Solutions

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  • An astro-blue Montane Icarus Jacket. A warm and versatile PrimaLoft Thermoplume  micro-baffle hooded jacket. Shown is a front view of the mid-weight puffer with its helmet hood in a ready-to-go position.

    Montane Icarus Jacket

    A warm & packable puffer; our go-to in questionable conditions

  • Men's Moloa Leather Slipper by OluKai in a Toffee color with a dark wood colored sole. It has a drop heel for easy slide-on access or can be worn like a traditional shoe. Inside has white genuine shearling lining.

    OluKai Moloā Slipper

    These are our favorite (and very versatile) winter slippers

  • LifeStraw

    A personal water filter for camping, hiking, and even emergency preparedness

  • Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0

    A portable, easy to light, and virtually smokeless fire pit

  • firebiner

    A compact multitool that belongs on your person at all times

  • Hiking Snacks for Kids

    And parents too, to keep the family fueled up for hiking

  • An individually wrapped packet of Kuju Basecamp Blend, medium roast pour over coffee. A green and black package with the brand's logo in the center. The packaging indicated the flavor of the coffee is an oak, chocolate, and honey blend.

    Kuju Pour Over Coffee

    The best single-serve campsite coffee we have brewed up yet

  • Getaway cabin

    Makes an escape to the outdoors easy, fun, and accessible, no experience required

  • CAMPING RUG

    Keep your tent cleaner, your gear more organized, and the kids happier

  • Purist Mover Water Bottle in matte silver with screw top.

    PURIST Water bottles

    The best water bottle you’ll never taste

  • A purple tonie box  audio system. A soft sided  speaker with perforations on the front in the shape of a head with cat ears. On top you see two gray "ears" sticking up that are used to control the volume.

    Toniebox

    A screen free, fun filled audio player that actively engages our 4 and 8 year old simultaneously

  • A red Victorinox Ranger Swiss Army Knife shown with all 11 of its tools displayed simultaneously

    Ranger Swiss Army Knife

    A versatile Swiss Army Knife for everyday use and beyond

  • Lume Six Sports Bras

    Woven fabric, bonded seams, breathability & superior support

  • Trekking Poles

    A look into what are they and why they are such an important piece of hiking gear

  • A three-quarter view of the Coleman Steel Creek Fast Pitch Dome Tent, a 6 person tent shown in dark gray and lime green. Here but is pictured without its rain cover and with the large mesh vestibule zipped shut.

    Coleman Steel Creek Fast Pitch Tent

    Our home away from home

  • The Wayb Pico Travel car seat shown at three-quarter angle in midnight sky. Shown in ready-to-use position, it is collapsible and has a 5-point harness.

    Pico Portable Car seat

    This car seat is foldable and weighs just 8 pounds

  • Dino Bars

    A delicious, organic, and mess-free bar for kids on the trail (or at home)

  • Midland Walkie Talkies

    Are affordable, fun, and can keep you safe in an emergency

  • A spruce green, Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Backpack Travel Bag. It has a suitcase-style, full-wrap zipper opening on the main compartment, as well as four reinforced grab handles (two visible in photo) and weight-distributing shoulder straps.

    Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Pack

    This ergonomic & well designed pack is our go-to for day trips

  • A product image of a gray, Kelty Journey Perfectfit Elite child carrier hiking pack. The pack is standing on its flexible leg and is viewed from the back with a rear view visible of the shoulder and load straps, as well as the storage compartments.

    KELTY JOURNEY PERFECTFIT ELITE

    The child carrier hiking pack that I have trusted for years

  • Ooni Frya Pizza Oven

    Ooni pizza oven

    Cooks perfect pizzas in one minute flat

  • PACT

    An answer the classic conundrum: how to poop in the woods

  • A three-quarter view of the Veer Cruiser, an all-terrain crossover stroller and wagon. Shown here with a snack tray in the middle of the wagon for two sided access and with a dual cupholder by the steering handle.

    Veer Cruiser Wagon

    This all-terrain stroller-wagon can handle any family adventure

  • PAKA Apparel Women's long sleeve base layer

    Baselayers

    What moisture-wicking means, and why sweat wicking clothing is a must in all weather

  • GMC Yukon AT4 shown at a three-quarter view in white

    GMC Yukon AT4

    Here’s why our favorite family camping car got the nickname Woolly potato

  • RovR60 Cooler in White Shown open so you can see its dry compartment. Shown with cupholders and cutting board in place.

    RovR RollR 60

    Tough enough for all your adventures and engineered to keep this cool for a week

  • A product image of the matador SEG42 Travel backpack. A pack that is segmented into 5 separate sections each with its own zipper closure.

    Matador SEG42 Travel Pack

    The perfect pack for a shorty family trip or long solo travel

  • A side-view of a single, chestnut Asolo TPS 520 GV Evo backpacking and hiking boot. It has a rubber outsole, a full-grain leather upper, and lace closure.

    ASOLO TPS 520 HIKING BOOTS

    The best hiking boots, even after a decade of outdoor adventure

  • A slate gray Columbia Montrail F.K.T. Sneaker with red branding on the heel cup and tongue. This trail to road running sneaker has a seamless mesh upper overlaid with additional panels for support, as well as an overlaid lace cage.

    Columbia Men's Montrail F.k.t

    Our go-to for backwoods slogs and suburban jogs

  • A Black Baffin Pinetree snow boot a unisex child's winter boot has two sets of toggle closures. The lower toggle cinches the laces closed and the upper gives one more layer of protection against snow entering the top of the boot

    Baffin Pinetree Child Snow boot

    The best we’ve found

  • The torso of a male model wearing a Columbia Midnight Stretch Top Baselayer in black. A fitted, long-sleeved, breathable three season base layer.

    Columbia Midweight Top

    A lightweight & flexible top that is the perfect 3-season baselayer

  • A navy and azure, medium length, Ably Men's Baker Performance Sock.

    Performance Sock by Ably

    These hiking socks will keep your feet dry and comfortable

  • Black bodied Nathan running gloves with yellow and white reflective contrast.

    Nathan Running Glove

    Insulated, lightweight, & flexible; perfect for a winter run

  • A Khaki T3 Cotton Duck Hat by Tilley USA. Design details include: flat brim, circular crown, optional snap-up sides, and large grommets for ventilation.

    Tilley T3 Duck Hat

    You will own this hiking hat for the rest of your life

  • The Snow Peak LiteMax Titanium Stove shown here in profile with collapsed arms.

    Snow Peak LItemax Stove

    This portable titanium stove is smaller than a pack of cards

  • The Helinox Chair One In Black with Blue legs and trim shown fully assembled from a birds-eye perspective.

    Helinox Chair one

    This compact collapsible chair will fit in your backpack

  • Alex Crane Bo Shorts a soft and sustainable linen short shown in Navy Blue

    Alex Crane's Bo Short

    Sustainably made matching linen shorts for the whole family

  • Tom & Teddy

    These matching father-and-son bathing suits are as charming as they are well made

  • A blue/teal Outdoor Products Sun Shade shown at a three-quarter view with one of the two removable side walls lowered.

    Sun Shade

    This beach or camping sun shelter by OUTDOOR PRODUCTS sets up in a minute