Welcome To Smart Exploring!
Hi, we’re Karyn & Ash! We’ve created this site to share our passion for the great outdoors. We believe there’s nothing like spending days in the wild and camping off-grid to really switch off and relax. We feel there’s something quite therapeutic about getting back to nature and sleeping under the stars.
Our Story…
We met 20 years ago in the Rockies while backpacking. Our common interest in snowboarding and biking has brought us together. Since then, we’ve done several trips around South East Asia, Japan, Europe, and Australia.
We then got into camping and boating with our two kids while exploring the East Coast of Australia and venturing into the Outback.
Over the years we’ve learned that planning is key to a successful trip. No matter where you go you need to know as much as possible about your destination.
Whether you are planning a week-long trip in hot weather or a short trip to snow-covered mountains, we can help you make the most of your next adventure.
What we do on Smart Exploring
We create useful camping content as we enjoy sharing our stories and knowledge. We aim to provide you with the information you need to plan your trip with our guides and product reviews to help you find the best gear for your needs.
Through our site, you will find all you need to make an informed decision when shopping for camping gear and outdoor equipment.
We want to make sure our site is as helpful as possible. We understand the downside of online shopping. We know it’s very easy for a new camper to buy the wrong camping equipment (believe us, we’ve been there!)
To help you, we analyze the camping market and we also look for the most popular gear and equipment amongst other campers. We compare technical features and specifications and provide you with full information to help you choose the right product for your needs. We always make sure the information is up to date by tracking upgrades and new product releases.
Why should you read Smart Exploring?
If you want to improve your camping experience, whether it be at a commercial campground or completely off-grid, you’ve come to the right place.
If any of the following statements resonate with you, you will enjoy the content on this site.
- You want to know what to pack and how to prepare for different terrain and conditions.
- You want to feel relaxed and confident you have everything you need for your journey.
- You want to gain useful skills to nail it in the wild even if the weather’s against you, you get lost or your phone battery dies on you.
- You are environmentally conscious and want to explore nature in the most responsible way.
- You want gear advice based on real-life experience.
All articles on Smart Exploring are written independently. Links to shopping sites are affiliated in order to generate revenue to help us with the running of the site, but product recommendations are always unbiased.
What are you looking for?
Most new visitors to Smart Exploring come with an interest to find the best gear and learn useful skills to explore nature. There’s a ton of great information and inspiration if you dig through. Remember that you can always use the ‘Search’ bar on the right side of the page to find topics you’re interested in.
We look forward to having you read our guides. You can start planning your next adventure here.
If you have any questions about our content or any suggestions, please contact us via our contact page, we’d love to hear from you!
Mailing Address: 2301 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205, USA