Kalee Thompson

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.

The Every Kid Outdoors Pass can be a catalyst for trip planning — and just may inspire a lifelong love of wild places.

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.

After two camping trips and months of hikes, we found that the best outdoor backpacks are the REI Tarn 12 for younger kids and the REI Tarn 18 for older ones.

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.

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.

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.