Backpacking with kids

Everything you need to know about backpacking with kids. Read this post from a 12 year old who has been backpacking with his family since he was 4. Get tips from a tween and his mom on what gear to bring for a family backpacking trip, how to keep kids motivated on the trail, how to know if your child is ready to go backpacking, and more. Backpacking with children. Family backpacking. Tips for bacpacking with kids.

A full list of gear we used to backpack with two small children in California using two Osprey poco plus child carrier packs.

In this episode, Stephanie from The Backpacking Mom shares how she started backpacking and tips for getting started yourself!

Here’s a useful guide to backpacking with kids, including what gear you’ll need, how to plan, and some tried-and-true ideas to keep everyone happy.

The truth is backpacking with kids is hard. But we've got tips & stories to help turn those challenges into cherished family memories.

One of the biggest challenges we faced when we talked about of having children was a loss of our freedom to backpack. So many people with children told us that we would have to wait years before we…

Backpacking with kids is a wonderful way to reconnect and unplug. Use our essential family backpacking checklist to make planning easier.

Backpacking, especially with young kids, requires some special gear. Here is what we recommend for backpacking with kids and backpacking with babies and why you need it.

Backpacking with Toddlers: Enjoy the backcountry with your littles

Not sure what to bring when camping with a toddler? Resist the urge to bring everything “just in case” you might need it. You’ll end up with a chaotic mess of gear and spend all your time organizing it instead of having fun. But some extra gear really is useful to have when camping with

Backpacking with kids at Golden Ears, BC

Backpacking is one of our all time favorite things to do as a family. There’s truly something magical about being together with nobody else around. No phones, TV, neighbor kids, cars, and not even other campers around. Some of the best times we’ve had as a family (and best conversations) have happened while we’re in the backcountry for a few days. So, here is the top 10 gear picks for backpacking as a family!

Backpacking with kids can be fun for families in the Rocky Mountains. These 8 tips will help you have fun during your first backpacking trip with kids.

I'm ready for my kids to be long distance hikers. I realize they are still little (8, 6, and 4 years old) but I MISS hiking. Pre-kid and even when Rachel was little and would fit in a backpack, we would take a Saturday and do 8-13 mile hikes OVER mountain passes. It was glorious. Even better will be…

If you follow along with our little family over on Instagram, then you know that we’ve made it our mission to see as much of gorgeous California as we can. This weekend we are headed on our first trip to Yosemite National Park, and I am sharing all of the books, activities and gear that I am prepping. I hope this helps you with you next hiking/camping adventure! If you have any questions, please leave them below!

Favorite backpacking & hiking lunch ideas - not just snacks. From day hikes to multi-day trips. Backpacking lunch ideas - no cooking required!

How one young family took on 1,300 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. (Hint: There’s candy.) Listen to the story Words by Marketa Daley as told to Molly

Tips for Your First Backpacking Trip or Camping Adventure | Here's what you need to know before your first backpacking trip, complete with budget and beginner-friendly gear recommendations to get you trail-ready. #campingtips #backpackinggear

Always be ready for outdoor family adventure with this grab and go printable day pack checklist. Make getting out for day hikes with kids easy and simple. | #checklist #printable #dayhikes #daypack #parentingtips #familiesinnature #getoutside #hikinghips

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