Camping with Kids

On most camping trips, I am perfectly content to sit around camp taking in the view. When camping with a group, though, it helps to have some activities. Otherwise, everyone just ends up sitting around drinking beer.

I’ve diapered two children on outdoor adventures, including primitive camping and backpacking trips where there weren’t any trash facilities or running water available. Yes, it does take some extra planning and you’ll need to pack some “just in case” items for the inevitable blowouts or leaks. However, it is completely doable and mandatory if you

You may have read my reviews of the Trail Magik Toddler Carrrier here, here or here. You’ll know I think its an awesome solution for backpacking with kids. The magic doesn’t have to stop when your little one starts hiking on their own! Introducing the Trail Magik Doll Carrier, designed especially for your mini-me explorers.

Let’s be clear: Kids (and adults!) should always wear a helmet when riding a bike. Kids also need to wear a helmet when on a child seat. If the bike tips over, the child will fall a long distance to the ground, and they won’t be able to catch themselves with their feet like you

If you want to bike with your kids on paved roads, you have plenty of options, and most cheap trailers will be good enough. However, if you want to go on gravel roads or dirt trails, you’ll need a more serious bike trailer that has a suspension system. Otherwise, the ride can get very bumpy

If you look at the manufacturer’s recommendations on bike trailers for kids, you’ll see that babies must be 12 months old to use the trailer, or they will defer to “consult with your pediatrician.”