Category: Camping/RV’ing

What’s the best solar generator for camping, RV’ing or emergency power? A solar-ready generator is a great way to charge small electronics (phones, tablets, laptops, etc). Bigger units can also power a CPAP or other small appliances.

FYI: Solar-ready generators are often sold WITHOUT solar panels. This article looks at the best solar generators AND their companion panels. After all, if you want a solar generator, you probably want the solar panels necessary to charge it! After extensively researching 14 different generators—comparing performance, quality and capacity—here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What is the best tarp? We tried out 10 different tarps designed for various uses: camping tent floors, shelter from weather or just covering a boat, car or roof in an emergency. We compared durability, waterproofing and value. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from brands we review—that keeps our work independent! Our reviews are 100% reader-supported!

What is the best roof sealant for an RV? Let our expert staff sort through all the options to keep water from leaking from an RV roof. We interviewed two veterans of the RV business for their insights. Then we asked the RV enthusiasts among our parent readers for their real-world experiences. Which sealant is best for small leaks? What if you need to coat an entire roof? Here are the ones our research shows are best.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best GPS tracker? To answer that question, ask yourself: what do I want to track? Do you need a portable, battery-operated solution to track a child or pet? What about a teen driver? Or do you want a tracker to prevent vehicle theft?

We purchased and tried out two popular brands of GPS trackers and then did an additional 8 hours of research on more choices. Here are the ones we’d recommend!

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What’s the best mini fridge? We poured over lab test research to see which mini fridges were most reliable and durable. We narrowed down our picks with additional research to see which ones are quiet enough for a bedroom. And which mini fridges are best for skin care products.

Here are the ones we’d recommend!

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What’s the best mini fridge with freezer? To find out, we first asked the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!) for their favorites.

We took these suggestions and then did another six hours of research—we poured over lab test results to find the ones that were most accurate in temperature control and overall quality. After all that research, here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review—that keeps our work independent! Our reviews are 100% reader-supported . . . so we thank you for reading this article.

Need a generator for a RV trip? Camping? Backup power during outages? Inverter generators are the answer—but shopping for one can be confusing.

Yes, inverter generators are better than old-style generators for two reasons. First, an inverter generator throttles up or down depending on demand . . . that makes them more efficient (and saves on fuel).

Second, they are quieter and produce lower emissions. Bonus: inverter generators are portable—most are designed to be moved around easily on wheels. To find the best inverter generator, we asked camping enthusiasts among our parent readers for their favorites. Then we did another 11 hours of researching, pouring over lab test results to find the most quiet, best performing inverter generators. Here are the winners.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!