Camping with kids is one of the most rewarding things a family can do together, but it comes with real risks that every parent needs to understand. This category covers the safety topics that matter most when you’re taking children into the outdoors: wildlife encounters, weather hazards, first aid, navigation, water safety, and more.
The content here is written by a mom who has camped in bear country, navigated remote trails without cell service, and handled real emergencies in the field with children present. Every article draws on documented experience and where relevant, academic sources and expert guidance.
Understanding risk doesn’t mean being scared of the outdoors. It means being prepared so that when something unexpected happens, you know exactly what to do. From snake safety to carbon monoxide awareness to knowing when a child is showing signs of altitude sickness, this category gives families the knowledge they need to camp confidently.
As an experienced backpacker and camper, I am prepared for wild animals like bears and snakes. However, cows were not an animal that I really thought much about… Until a recent trip that almost went bad.
Attacked by Cows while Camping Read More »
Over the years, I’ve camped in the rain many times (and written tips on how to camp in the rain here). However, camping in a thunderstorm is a completely different story. On one backpacking trip, it even HAILED for a period!
Camping in a Thunderstorm: What It’s Like and How to Stay Safe Read More »
People always ask me if I’m scared of encountering a bear or snake while backpacking. Nope. You know what does scare the bejesus out of me? Feral dogs.
How to Deal with Feral Dog Attacks while Traveling or Backpacking Read More »
There are people who go winter camping in the snow. People like climate researchers have been known to camp in the Antarctic. For these extreme adventurers, it is never too cold to go camping…
How Cold Is Too Cold for Tent Camping? Read More »
In the outdoors, I’m not afraid of snakes or bears and definitely not insects. But I’ll admit it: ticks absolutely freak me out. I’ve had Lyme disease before, and it is no joke. The good news is that, if you remove a tick properly within 24 hours of it biting you, there is almost no
The Best Tick Removal Tools for Humans Read More »
As much as I love Mother Nature, I also know that she isn’t always kind. Even if you are completely prepared, bad things can happen. Nobody is immune to injury, sickness, getting lost, animal attacks…
How to Call for Help in the Wilderness: Best Backpacking Communication Devices Read More »