Parenting a newborn (0-2 months old) is going to be tough no matter where you are, so you might as well be somewhere you find enjoyable. In this sense, taking a newborn baby camping is not at all crazy. However, it would be a lie to imply that camping with a newborn doesn’t come with […]
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Worried about how your toddler will sleep while tent camping? I’ve been there! Here is some firsthand advice about getting toddlers to sleep well, including sleeping bags for toddlers, bedtime schedules, dealing with naptime, and other issues like not disturbing the neighbors.
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Every parent is slightly terrified of their kids getting bored because that’s when the nagging and whining starts. Hence the reason so many parents feel inclined to bring a zillion toys on family camping trips. Or they guiltily bring an iPad with a few TV shows downloaded on it “just in case” the kids get
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If you are looking for the best board games to take camping, the games below are fantastic options. They all have camping or wilderness themes. Some of the camping board games also have amazing artwork featuring national parks or wildlife. I’ve made sure only to include the board games which are highly-rated as well as
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Once your kids are ready to go on longer hikes or overnight trips, you’ll want to get them a good hiking backpack. These range from simple youth packs for day hikes to serious backpacking packs with built-in suspension systems, padded hip belts, and other features that make it easier for even small kids to carry
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One of the challenges of hiking or backpacking with children is that you end up carrying most (if not all) of their gear. As soon as your kids get old enough, you might be eager to let them carry some of the weight. But how much weight can kids carry? And how much should they
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