It’s every parent’s dream: Cruising down a ski slope on a bluebird day with your happy kids shushing right along next to you. But the reality is it could take many seasons to get there: Learning a new skill is tough (for anyone!) let alone a small human extra sensitive to cold, prone to meltdowns [...]

 At 50 Campfires, we believe in getting them started young when it comes to all outdoor pursuits, including boating. As in all things, the key to keep them coming back is having a great first experience on the water. As you probably know, little ones require some extra planning if they’re going to be out [...]

The best youth ATV helmets are by far the most important piece of gear for your little adventurer. Riding ATV’s has not diminished in popularity, and they’ve only become more and more popular over the years. This is why it’s important to follow safety-related rules. One way to do that is to use proper gear, [...]

Card Games for Kids Card games for kids are great for any camping trip. Unlike board games, cards games for kids are portable and easy to tuck away into your backpack. And you don’t have to remember to charge up batteries or setup a Wi-Fi connection—it’s just great low-tech fun. It’s really great to spend an [...]

Alright, let’s face it. You like being a bit different. Standing out from the crowd is something that you’ve embraced, and in many cases – the crowd has ended up following you. You value quality, and anytime that you can buy something with a lifetime guarantee – you’re all over it. My friend, I’d like [...]

With Halloween right around the corner, we’ve started thinking about the best costumes to show off our love of the great outdoors.  From a cute kid lumberjack to a family of s’mores, here are 18 of our favorite camping-friendly costumes for kids, adults and even the family pet!