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How to Store Outdoor Gear: Storage Ideas for Organized Gear
We all love getting out on adventure, whether that’s skiing, camping, boating, biking, hiking, or something else entirely. But the less glamorous part of outdoor pursuits? Figuring out where to stash all the outdoor gear when you’re not using it. This is especially a problem if you’re a family with multiple sets of gear, or…
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How to Store Outdoor Gear: Storage Ideas for Organized Gear
We all love getting out on adventure, whether that’s skiing, camping, boating, biking, hiking, or something else entirely. But the less glamorous part of outdoor pursuits? Figuring out where to stash all the outdoor gear when you’re not using it. This is especially a problem if you’re a family with multiple sets of gear, or…
Welcome to Outdoorsy Families!
I’m Audrey. I’m a mom to two toddlers, a wife to a camp director, former teacher, dog mom, and lover of the outdoors.
My family and I live at a summer camp in northern Minnesota where we play outside as much as possible. (Even when it’s cold!) Before becoming a mom, I spent my winters skiing the Utah powder and my summers hiking its summits. After making the intentional decision to leave Utah for a simpler life with our kids, my family found ourselves living in the northwoods of Minnesota. With this move has come lots of days at the lake, ski trips to little Midwestern hills, learning to avoid mosquitoes while camping, and having fun playing in the snow.
AKOVA Gear Review: Ski Gear for the Whole Family
AKOVA, formerly Shred Dog is a brand committed to bringing quality skiing and outdoor gear to the whole family. When the founders began Shred Dog, it was with the mission to provide the highest quality kids ski gear to the market, at a lower price point than bigger competitors. Well, they were successful in their…
Choosing Ski and Snowboard Rentals for an Awesome Ski Trip
Are you a beginner skier just looking to try out the sport? Maybe you’re a family of intermediate skiers that take the occasional skiing trip and want to maximize your family time by cutting out worrying about gear. Choosing to rent ski equipment can be a great choice for your budget, your storage needs, and…
Jan and Jul Snow Outdoor Gear Review: Kids Gear at a Great Price
My kids love to play outside in the snow. Most snowy days will see my kids outside until dark, so of course I look for gear that can keep my kids warm and dry, even on wet, chilly days. This winter, we tested the Jan and Jul waterproof snowsuit and Jan and Jul’s thermal base…