Season 3 Episode 9.  Layering Basics - don't skip this episode!  We interview Lawson Glidden, President of Minus33 Merino Wool, to bring a pro's perspective on layering with merino wool.  This was Minus33's inaugural podcast appearance - a first ever interview that we are lucky to scoop!  Cristen had a lot of fun talking to Lawson - the history of this New Hampshire-based family business that spans well over 100 years is fascinating on its own.  Add the fact that they're producing some of the nicest merino wool socks, base layers, shirts, hats (and more) and you have a ..read more

Season 3 Episode 8.  Your camp cooking game can be as simple or complex as you want it to be.  From boiling water and a stick over fire, to propane pizza ovens and gourmet meals, the options are endless - and so are the cooking systems.  Regardless of your cooking style, you can make tasty meals when you're camping in front country, backcountry, and everywhere in between! We talk about some basic systems that have worked for us over the years, including some insights that we aim to help you narrow down the cooking system that might work best for your needs (and cooking expertis ..read more

Season 3 Episode 7: Adults Only!   In this episode, we're going to talk about the importance of adult time in the outdoors.  Whether solo, as a couple, or with a group of friends, having this time to head outside for your adult-time adventure is important for your playfulness, reconnection, and psyche.  We're going to talk about the how's and why's of adult-only adventure and how the kids are perfectly ok in the care of a loved one.  We cover how to have humor with one another and not take everything quite so seriously, plus how to let your pace adjust for your own needs ..read more

Season 3, Episode 6: Camping Sleep Systems! Just the facts, ma'am. We're going over the basics of camping sleep systems from sleeping pads to bags and blankets. We'll talk about different types, when one is more appropriate or preferred over the other, the rating systems, pros and cons of all the options, you name it.  If you're thinking of getting your first sleep system or perhaps updating from what you have, we've got ya' covered. And if we don't, please send us a question. We would also love to know: are you a side sleeper or a back sleeper? Sleeping pad or hammock sleeper? There are ..read more

Season 3 Episode 4 In this episode, we talk to Emily Carlson of Magnetic North (www.magneticnorth.us) about family nutrition during a variety of outdoor activities and ages of participants! Magnetic North focuses on durability training, continuing to do the things you love doing for as long as you want to do them. Covered in this episode: Foods that are best to pack for your outdoor adventures Are packaged foods necessary? Choosing foods that will power you best for the activity you’re doing Including kids in food packing Grab-and-go vs full-on cooking Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats and what t ..read more

Season 3 Episode 3.  Grab a drink, sit back, and listen to Matt and Cristen talk about pitching a tent… Guess who wrote this? LOL. In this episode, we are talking about what has worked for us when we go camping. Tent advice, camp furniture favorites, keeping the bugs at bay, where to pitch your tent and some hazards to avoid, organization tips, and dad jokes.  We hope you love this episode and don’t forget to get out there and enjoy the outdoors as a family! Below are Affiliate Links, This helps us keep the podcast going so if you heard something that you are interested in please cli ..read more

Season 3 Part 2.  In this episode, we help you go farther. Beginning with short 1-3 hour walks, we are moving into the realm of hiking all day and building up some distance. We talk about clothing including rain gear, base-layers, and why to avoid cotton. The right gear can really make the difference: we go into depth about what to wear and how to outfit your family so that everyone can focus on the fun and not being miserable. We are also going to give some basic first aid tips - always seek expert advice when you get the chance. This is all in an effort to get you the skills and knowled ..read more

Well it has been a minute or three months… but as they say,”we are back!” From modern day naval battles to setting sail on our final voyage of the season, finishing with what to do when hurricane season comes we can’t help but enjoy every minute of this adventure. Have you heard of the Conch republic? Well there’s a great story! On April 23 1982 after a series of denials and rejections from the legal courts, the city of Key West took matters into their own hands in response to a Boarder Patrol Station being setup on the main route into the keys leading to very long backups and hours of waiting ..read more

Season 2 Episode 8. Have you ever wanted to sail at night? Offshore? Ok, maybe that’s not for you but how about a trip to Key West?This episode covers that and a little more. Key West is a major sailing hub and has been for hundreds of years now. To some it is a country unto itself. And yes that would be the Conch Republic. We also get into our voyage planning process and will include links for those resources that we talk about in the list below. Safety, weather, route planning, standing watch, sea sickness, we touch on all of them and much more. Join our family as we discover some of the his ..read more

Season 2 Episode 7.  Sailing is fun: sailing with family is more fun! We are having a great time doing all these interviews with family and friends. This episode is a double-header.  Not only do we interview Jennifer (Cristen's sister), we also get to interview Matt's mom (Marilyn) and stepfather (Ron) who came and spent a week with us on Moon Dragon as we sailed down the west coast of Florida.  Join us as we cruise down the ICW (intercostal waterway) from Burnt Store Marina, across Charlotte Harbor, and down the west coast of Pine Island.  We explore the super cool town of ..read more