The outdoor clothing industry wants you to think you need a lot of things. You don't.

The most effective outdoor parenting strategy has nothing to do with your kids.

I own fewer things than I used to and wear them more. Here is what actually made the cut.

At some point most of us started treating outdoor time like a reward we had to earn. That jury is not real.

South Florida camping is hot, humid, more wildlife than you expected, and genuinely wonderful in a way that takes a few sweaty attempts to fully appreciate. Here is how to do it better than we did the first few times.

Summer hit and I have barely thought about what to pack. That is new. It took a few seasons of trial and error to get to a system that is actually simple. Here it is — and free shipping through the end of June.

The goal of sun protection is not keeping your child inside. It is getting outside as much as possible in a way that is practical and smart. Here is what I actually do for my kids — not the perfect version, the real one.

If the dad in your life would rather be on a trail than in a restaurant, this list is for him. Not novelty gifts. Not things that end up in a drawer. Practical picks for the outdoor dad who doesn't need more stuff, just better stuff.