Kalee Thompson

After hours of research and weeks of testing, we think Treasure Garden’s Market Umbrella and Article’s Paima Umbrella Base are the best patio umbrella and base.

Summer-camp packing lists can be long—and sometimes intimidating. Here’s how to choose fun but practical gear that’ll last for many seasons to come.

We interviewed four Airbnb “superhosts,” and more than a dozen frequent rental guests, to determine the top items to invest in for an overnight rental.

We considered 14 popular canopy tents, and spent five weekends camping with eight of them, to find the best shelter for your next camping trip or picnic.

Investing in some high-quality basics can get kids excited about camping out—and help you avoid a mid-trip detour to the nearest big-box store.

The Micro Maxi Deluxe provides a smoother, faster, and more satisfying ride than any other kids scooter.

We took a total of 15 kids on two weekend camping trips, testing seven bags, to find the best sleeping bags for most little campers. Here’s what we recommend.

The quiet, lightweight Rusk W8less works as well as hair dryers five times the price. It blows hot air fast and will last for years.

Mudpuppy makes some of the most engaging jigsaw puzzles and games we’ve tried. And they’re all on sale right now for 30% off.

From Facebook Marketplace to Buy Nothing groups, searching for pre-owned kid stuff online can be a great way to save money—and get to know your neighbors.