by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Apr 2, 2026 | Blog
Once you switch to barefoot shoes, it’s hard to go back – our family made the switch a while ago and hasn’t looked back since. The only challenge? Finding options that work for everyday life, travel, and winter – without overspending. That’s exactly where...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Mar 15, 2026 | Blog, Travel Tips
If you’ve ever tried to film a jaw-dropping mountain view only to realize later that your camera was pointed… slightly too far left (so the entire glacier is missing), you’ll appreciate what the Insta360 X5 camera tremendously. Because let’s be honest: capturing...
by Maya Steiningerova | Dec 19, 2025 | Blog, Travel Tips
If there’s one thing parents learn early on, it’s this: “Rain? Yes. Cold? Sure. Mud? Bring it. Soggy, shivering children? Absolutely not.” Enter Jan & Jul, the Canadian brand that seems to have peeked into every parent’s soggy-boot nightmare and said, “Hold 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 won’t 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, it’s 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 it’s time to finally switch from snow suits and rain suits to swimsuits and cute sunhats. If you’ve been a reader of our blog or following our Instagram, you know we’re big fans of Jan & Jul kids’ 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 it’s not easy to enjoy the outdoors. That’s when the right gear...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 3, 2025 | Blog
It’s finally spring in Calgary (yes, I realize it’s the end of May, but that’s 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 couldn’t 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...