by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Mar 15, 2026 | Blog, Travel Tips
If youβve ever tried to film a jaw-dropping mountain view only to realize later that your camera was pointedβ¦ slightly too far left (so the entire glacier is missing), youβll appreciate what the Insta360 X5 camera tremendously. Because letβs be honest: capturing...
by Maya Steiningerova | Dec 19, 2025 | Blog, Travel Tips
If thereβs one thing parents learn early on, itβs this: βRain? Yes. Cold? Sure. Mud? Bring it. Soggy, shivering children? Absolutely not.β Enter Jan & Jul, the Canadian brand that seems to have peeked into every parentβs soggy-boot nightmare and said, βHold my...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 14, 2025 | Blog
You know that moment on a hike when your toddler wants to be independent and then 10 minutes later, their legs stop working and they wonβt make a single step, no matter what bribes and other techniques you try? The Trail Magik kid carrier was born for that moment. For...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 14, 2025 | Blog
This post should easily be called: The One Piece of Gear We Never Knew We Needed. I truly mean it. We recently tested merino wool kidswear from Iksplor. After several camping trips in the spring and summer, we realized that merino wool clothing is the perfect...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 14, 2025 | Blog
If trekking in Patagonia thought me anything about overnighting in the mountains, itβs that your sleeping bag is the most important item of your camping gear. Because no matter how the day turns out and what the weather will be, you can always invite your sweet dreams...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jun 9, 2025 | Blog, Travel Tips
Summer is here, yay! That means itβs time to finally switch from snow suits and rain suits to swimsuits and cute sunhats. If youβve been a reader of our blog or following our Instagram, you know weβre big fans of Jan & Jul kidsβ gear, an affordable Canadian...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 3, 2025 | Blog
Winter is in full swing in Calgary, as are our typical crazy winter temperatures. While most days are pleasantly below zero, we have days with -10 to -20 Celsius. And as you might have guessed, sometimes itβs not easy to enjoy the outdoors. Thatβs when the right gear...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 3, 2025 | Blog
Itβs finally spring in Calgary (yes, I realize itβs the end of May, but thatβs Canada)! For parents, that means gearing up for warmer months ahead and finding the best gear for their kids that holds up through their adventures. Let me help you out by telling you about...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog
People joke about how Canada is so cold all year long that we must stay indoors. But that couldnβt be further from the truth! We love getting outside in every weather. All it takes is mastering how to keep your body warm. My best advice would be to keep moving so your...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Travel Tips, Water Activities
If you follow us on Instagram, you know weβre big fans of outdoor gear from Decathlon. They offer affordable and durable gear for all ages and activities since 1976. Our son wears lots of clothes, and Michal loves his mountain bike from Decathlon. After many...