In a digital age, our kids tend to spend far too long in front of their computer screens, which means today’s younger generation are becoming a little too accustomed to being indoors. And as one survey conducted by JCB Kids showed, children would do almost anything rather than get outside. According to the research, when they aren't watching TV, surfing the internet or playing computer games, our children would choose chores, reading a book or even homework rather than go outdoors. Naturally, parents themselves will have some concerns about letting their children play outside. However, a significant number of the parents surveyed were also worried that their children don’t go out enough. This indoors trend is worrying because kids thrive when they...
A winter sports vacation is one the top choices among holidaymakers when planning a trip. The research, which was published by ABTA, showed that 1 million Brits alone had chosen a winter sports holiday. And although the figures are from 2013, the survey showed a definite climb in winter resorts, with skiing and snowboarding being the favored activities among young people. However, winter resorts aren’t the only outdoor spaces you can take your family to this winter. And with such a variety to select from at home or abroad, there’s bound to be something that everyone will enjoy. So, if you want to give your kids a winter experience they’ll never forget, consider some of the following amazing outdoor places...
It’s used widely in the fashion industry, and outdoor lovers are increasingly turning to alpaca fleece for their next hiking, camping or hunting trip. But what is driving the popularity of alpaca? There are several features that make alpaca so attractive to the wearer and one of the best things is the quality it offers. However, as you’ll see from the following article, there are numerous other advantages to choosing alpaca garments. Alpaca Clothing Aids Temperature Regulation We’ll talk more about alpaca’s versatility later in the article, but the fleece’s amazing ability to adapt to changing temperatures is worth a separate section on its own. Alpaca naturally comes with insulative qualities and it’s able to adapt according to changing climates....
Ski and snowboard gear is often thought of as the same thing, and the two types of clothing do share a lot of similarities. For instance, you can reasonably expect your ski or snowboard gear to be warm and water wicking, however, because ski and snowboard wear serve different purposes, there are some key differences. If you’re unclear about the main variants between the two types of clothing, this article will take you through them. Snowboard Gear Has More Room With skiing, the more basic moves like the snow plough and walking don’t need the skier to include a huge variety of hand movements. And due to the more limited range of motion required, ski wear tends to come in...
The foods that you take on your camping trip should be nourishing, satisfying and energizing. But they also need to be practical, simple to prepare and easy to pack. And that's exactly what you'll get from the foods detailed in this article. So, the next time you head out on a camping trip, pack the following six food essentials to make your camping vacation complete. 1.High Sugar Fruits High sugar fruits will give you a boost of energy without the refined sugar, however, make sure you select the right types. Find fruits with the highest levels of fruit sugar or fructose, and that contain fiber to satisfy your appetite. Bananas are a favorite among campers and hikers, and they are...
