Tips & Gear Info (Our Blog)

Giving Back
More Kids Outside™: Help Define How We’ll Give Back
With More Kids Outside, we donate 1% of sales to non-profit organizations that help get kids outside.Â

Product Education
What Makes Good Waterproof / Breathable Youth Gear for Snow
Waterproofness and breathability of kid's winter jackets, ski pants, and snowboard pants is often confusing. With this post, we hope to decipher some of the lingo, cut through the confusion, and he...

Product Education
What is Seam Tape and Why is it Important for Kids Winter Gear?
Seam taping (also called seam sealing) is the application of a strip of waterproof tape over the seams created where different panels of fabric are sewn together. Each stitch in a seam creates a sm...

Product Education
Deciphering Waterproof and Breathability Ratings
Waterproofness and Breathability ratings are separate measurements but are presented together because it is the single waterproof/breathable membrane that accomplishes both. In this post, we deciph...

Product Education
Why a DWR is Necessary But Not Sufficient for Waterproof Youth Gear
A DWR is a coating that is applied to the outer (face) fabric of a jacket or pant. It permeates the fabric and creates a thin layer of protection against moisture.Â

Tips for Families
7 Tips for Teaching Kids to Ski or Snowboard
7 tips to teach young kids to ski or snowboard and links to other great resources from a few bloggers helping families get outdoors, learn to ski, and more.

Product Education
Layering System
Insulated hardshell, separate layers, or "3-in-1?" This latest blog post breaks down the differences and will help you understand the SHRED DOG approach.

Product Education
Winter Gear: A Buyers Guide for Parents
With kids growing so fast, it’s almost time for new kids winter jackets and snow pants for many of us. To help you get the biggest bang for your buck this year, we put together this brief guide to ...






