If you don't have a pocket blanket in your car or bag, you need one. Perfect for everything - sitting on the ground, wet bleachers at games, dirty picnic tables, use for a poncho, wrap around you for warmth... multiple uses, yet small! I have mul...
Since we began hiking with my brother, having headlamps on hand have been a must! We have used them on every camping trip since those early hikes years ago. This set of headlamps are not intended for my family since we have more headlamps than we nee...
The boys have a campout every month, so we have had our fair share of packs we have tried out and continue to use. A friend from Cub Scouts recently bridged in to Boy Scouts, joining the same Troop my boys are in. She contacted me asking for recommen...
Having emergency whistles that are strong and loud are important to me as a Scout mom. I want to know my boys are going to be safe and can easily alert others to where they are if they get seperated from the group for some reason. These whistles work...
I am always looking for small, lightweight camping pillows for the boys to take, but want something that is condensed enough to fit in their packs without adding bulk or weight. This one is inflatable, though it seems it would be better used and fast...
My family spends a lot of time outdoors thanks to the active lifestyle we have and all of the Scouting activities we do. A few years back, my brother (who has climbed most of the mountains on the West Coast and is an avid hiker) took us on a local st...
The boys have a campout every month, my oldest being away on one currently, and this pack may just be one that gets used instead of our current ones. His last pack was way too large for his small size (the child seems like he is never going to grow,...
With all of the Scouting activities we do, I am always looking for blankets and such to use for seating everyone. I used to do the big foldable outdoor picnic blankets, but these pocket blankets are so much easier to carry and take up so little room...
With all of the activities and outdoor events that we do, we need good sun protection. I love hats, but hate how baseball caps leave my ears and neck exposed. I am always looking for wide brim hats like this to keep me protected and prevent burning....
When you have a family that uses hydration bladders for nearly everything rather than carrying water bottles or sports bottles, keeping those bags clean and the water fresh can be a challenge. Many hydration bladders use small openings that are nearl...