Now, the next time we go backpacking with our two small children and my husband groans under the weight of his pack and asks whether I had packed the kitchen sink, I will be able to grin and say “yes! But that’s not the weight you are feeling.” This sink …

Finally! Don’t tell me you’re tired of giveaways. To wrap up our more than a month of giveaways we decided to go out with a bang. We’ve got a pile of great prized to win, just enter below! Here’s what  The Outdoor Adventure, My Life Outdoors, Wilderness Dave, A Little Campy, Hiking the Trail and Trail Sherpa have …

It goes without saying that it is far better to practice safety and prevention than to have to use first aid. Those of us with young ones in tow must especially take extra precautions and preventative measures to ensure the safety of our children, as we guide them in understanding …

Well, we’re on the internet and so are you. That probably means we know a bit abouts the interwebs. That’s why we’re having a Giveaway focused on things digital.For the last couple months, We at The Outdoor Adventure along with in no particular order: My Life Outdoors, Wilderness Dave, A Little Campy, Hiking the Trail and Trail Sherpa have …

This past weekend a group of friends and I did a quick overnight backpacking trip to the Ozette Triangle on the Olympic Coast. We were blessed with clear blue skies and warm temperatures for our 9.4 mile roundtrip hike with sea stacks, deer, sea lions, and ocean scenery for as …

The SOL Origin™ is an awesome concept and cool piece of gear for the realm of survival kits. The SOL Origin™ is the lightest, most space efficient, and most durable survival kit on the market. Weighing only 6.25oz and measuring 3.875″ x 2.75″ x 1.5″, this ABS- plastic waterproof case …

When doing any sort of exertion, wearing a normal t-shirt can leave us first feeling hot and sticky with sweat, and then, once our bodies have cooled off, feeling cold and clammy, with the sweat making the shirt stick to our skin. Adding to the discomfort is the concern for …

Wow! Last week’s giveaway was full of awesome gear, but we didn’t think that was enough. It’s time for MORE awesome gear! Time to enter to win awesome backpacking gear from Sea to Summit (including their new 2012 line that just rocks!), plus a merino wool buff, Alpine Aire Foods dehydrated …

Sorry for the delay, but I assure you we have some reviews in the pipe and we wanted to let you know what they were, so here are some photos of what we’re testing. Have you seen or tried any of these? What do you think? The AMK (Adventure Medical …

WAHOO! I’m seriously a bit giddy about this week’s giveaway! Can you believe it? A huge pile of survival gear in all the truest senses of the word! Are you ready? For the last couple months, We at The Outdoor Adventure along with in no particular order: My Life Outdoors, Wilderness Dave, A Little Campy, Hiking …

As seen on Survivor™ on CBS® (…and now also on www.TheOutdoorAdventure.net! ) “Seamless, multifunctional headwear was first established with the all-season Original Buff®. It’s the most versatile, simple and effective article of technical clothing you can own. Made from seamless 100% microfiber, not only is Original Buff® durable, it’s breathable, …

Always on the look out for a more natural and safer sunscreen for myself and my children, I was thrilled that Beyond Coastal gave me a chance to review some of their products. I have tried a number of brands in the past but Beyond Coastal is definitely one of …