How Much Water to Bring Hiking: A Complete Guide Last Updated on 09/2025 by Mom Goes Camping After hundreds of family hiking adventures—from desert trails in Arizona to mountain paths in the Rockies—I’ve learned that getting your water planning right can make or break a hike. Too little water leads to cranky kids and safety […]
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When I was a kid, I once got lost in the woods when I was camping with my parents. They never found out about the situation because I managed to find my way back and didn’t tell them I’d been lost (I didn’t want them to revoke my wandering privileges). However, I now know that
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How to Keep Your Kids Safe and Found While Hiking: A Parent’s Complete Guide After eight years of taking my kids on backcountry adventures—from easy nature walks when my daughter was a toddler to challenging multi-day hikes now that she’s older—I’ve learned that hiking with children is actually safer than many activities we do at
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Not sure what kids hiking gear to pack? In addition to all the gear you should always bring hiking, you probably need a few extra items to make the hike safer and more enjoyable (for both you and the kids). Here’s a list of hiking gear for kids, including optional fun items to bring along.
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Accidents can happen anytime but are more likely when you are camping. This is why you always need to have a complete first aid kit with you when camping. I’ve made a printable camping first aid checklist with everything you might need.
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The Complete Guide to Borrowing Camping Gear (From a Mom Who’s Been There) After 15+ years of family camping and lending out my gear to countless friends and neighbors, I’ve learned that there’s definitely a right way and a wrong way to borrow camping equipment. Let me share what I’ve discovered through both wonderful experiences
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