Kids’ Gear We Love: 4 Parent-Founded Brands Worth Checking Out
More often than not, the kid-proof gear that my forest school students wear, yet don’t wear out, is from companies started by parents.
Submit Shred Video, Win Sponsorship From Teton Gravity Research: Here’s How
Teton Gravity Research gives youth riders and skiers a chance to join its team and film tour with the 2022 Grom Contest. Here’s how to enter.
Teaching Kids How to Ski on a Shoestring Budget
Skiing with your kids? These easy hacks show you how to save money in three key areas: gear, resort fees, and time.
The Best Kids’ Snow Gear of 2022
We put the best kids’ cold weather clothing of 2022 to the test. Our top picks include Patagonia, Columbia, and more!
The Best Balance Bikes of 2022
A foot-powered balance bike delivers lessons for the body that training wheels can’t teach, and these are the best of the best for toddlers.
Tesla x Radio Flyer Cybertruck ATV for Kids: The Coolest Gift Money Can Almost Buy
This holiday season, Tesla and Radio Flyer announced a beefy electric ATV for kids. The Cyberquad has a 15-mile range and tops out at 10 mph.
Family Send: ‘Bear With Us’ Shows You’re Never Too Young to Shred
Watch as one family — and their 3-year-old — take on some of the best singletrack trails in the U.S. South.
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Kids Outgrow Their Ski Gear: Here’s What to Do With It
Your (or your kids’) past-season gear can keep a kid warm and dry during their first ski or snowboard lesson via SOS Outreach and the SHRED Foundation.
‘The Perfect Dad Pack’: Beau Industries R1 Parenting Backpack Review
Designed and built by active and thoughtful dad George Estreich, the Beau Industries Parenting Pack R1 aims to shake the common flaws of parenting gear and embrace a more usable, sustainable, and stylish approach.
The Best Kids’ Fitness Trackers of 2021
There is a select market of fitness trackers designed specifically to help kids get active in a fun and exciting way. Check out our list of the best ones!
How to Teach a Kid to Ride a Bike
Most parents’ memories of learning how to ride a bike consist of fear, frustration, and some battle wounds before they finally got that sweet feeling of freedom. Thankfully with the phasing out of training wheels and the popularity of balance bikes, parents are seeing their little ones make the switch to pedals as if it were second nature.
The Best Baby Carriers for Hiking in 2021
Make hiking fun for the whole family — even toddlers and babies! These are the best baby and child carriers for maximum comfort, value, and safety.
Gunner Kennels Kids’ Snack Crate Saves Both Dinner & the Day
A lockable, kid-proof snack crate from Gunner Kennels promises to keep your kids from snacking too much throughout the day.
The Best Outdoor Gifts for Kids
Want your offspring to be ready for adventure? You’re in luck. We’ve found the best gear and outdoor gifts for kids.
Camping With Kids? Don’t Overpack for Family Adventures
As any parent knows, taking kids anywhere seems to involve an inordinate amount of stuff. Going camping is no exception. But it need not be overwhelming.
The Best Kids’ Clothes: Durable Adventure Essentials
After many months of playing in the dirt, mud, and water, we found the most durable, long-lasting kids’ clothes out there.
Bikepacking With Kids: The Gear I Used
I went bike camping for 10 days — with a baby and toddler! This is the bikepacking gear we used for an epic family adventure on the Oregon Outback Trail.
Inspire the Next Generation: ‘Girls on the Run’ Seeks Coaches for 2020
This spring, thousands of girls across the country will gather to learn, run, and grow through the Girls on the Run program. But they need coaches to do so.
Burley Coho XC Bicycle Trailer Review: Lock and Load
For road or trail, this easy-to-hitch, single-wheel bicycle trailer takes loads your panniers can’t handle.
Off-Road Ultralight: Euro Kids’ Bike Brand woom Hits US
The Austrian kids’ bike brand woom, already ubiquitous in Europe, is tackling a trickier American market with its first off-road ultralight bicycle.
A $7,000 Mountain Bike for an 8-Year-Old?! Meet MeekBoyz
Built for young riders with big talent, these carbon-fiber downhill kids’ mountain bikes are downright drool-worthy.
Singletrack Mind: The Visionary Behind High School Mountain Biking’s Revolution
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association has moved the needle in youth mountain biking like no other club or organization in North America.
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Shred Dog Jumps to Fill Gap in Kids’ Ski Gear
A brand-new Boulder-based ski apparel brand is trying to hit the sweet spot for what parents are willing to pay to outfit their little rippers.
Big, Tall, Wide, Small: New Wave of Size Inclusivity Hits Hunting Sphere
Size inclusivity has been a somewhat controversial topic in the hunt/fish world. But more brands are stepping up to the plate when it comes to people of all shapes and sizes getting into the outdoors.
The Best Gear for Traveling With Kids
If you’re traveling with kids, planning ahead and packing the essentials can mean the difference between a cherished memory and a complete meltdown. Make travel fun for the whole family with our favorite gear and travel tips.
REI Co-op Tarn 40 Review: Pack Grows With Your Child
REI built the Tarn 40 for kids. But while the REI Tarn 40 is a starter backpack meant to grow with children, it’s still made with durability, comfort, and utility in mind.
$10K for 10-Year-Olds: ‘Young Heroes’ Are Doing Big Things Outdoors
Each year the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes awards children doing big things. 2018 winner Robbie Bond wants his classmates to speak up for parks.
Simple Ideas to Get the Family Fishing
We all remember the first time we hooked a fish. The seemingly innocent benchmark can set in motion a lifetime of outdoor adventure.
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KEEN Targhee Hiking Boots: Finally, Family Hiking Without Whining
KEEN is clearly invested in the whole family. The brand continues to build backpacking boots that are comfortable yet durable and complaint-free — a bonus for parents everywhere.
Climbing With Kids: Tips for Multipitch Routes
Ready to take your child on a multipitch adventure? Our contributor breaks down a few tips to make climbing with kids safe and easy.
Strider Just Built a Carbon Fiber Bike for Your Kindergartener
Everyone deserves to experience the look and feel of a carbon fiber bike. And with the Strider 12 ST-R, that means every single little one.
