Learn what gear you need to go camping and backpacking, including gear checklists, ultralight gear, and kids camping products.
Want your kids to get outside, even when the weather is bad? After years of camping trips and hiking with my daughters in everything from drizzle to downpours, I’ve learned that a good rain jacket is non-negotiable. Not all kids’ rain jackets are created equal—some leave your child soaked and miserable within minutes, while others […]
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About this guide: I’ve been testing jogging strollers on trails, sidewalks, and camping trips for the past six years with my two kids. This guide reflects hands-on experience with multiple models, conversations with other outdoorsy parents, and extensive research into the latest 2025 models. I personally own and have extensively used the BOB Revolution Flex
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After 15+ years of backpacking with my daughters across multiple continents—from the Albanian Alps to the trails of Eastern Europe—I’ve learned that choosing the right backpacking stove can make or break your outdoor cooking experience. Unless you’re content munching on Snickers and GORP for days, you’ll need a reliable way to heat your meals on
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After five years of real-world testing, I can confidently say the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 has become one of my most trusted pieces of backpacking gear. I purchased it in 2019 as an affordable lightweight tent for backpacking trips with my daughter, and it’s since accompanied us through countless adventures – from peaceful summer nights
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If you want to take your kids camping or backpacking, you’ll need a good sleeping bag for them. Unfortunately, most kids sleeping bags are made for sleepovers and not camping. They simply won’t cut it when it comes to keeping your kids warm and comfortable, especially at high elevations where the temperatures can drop rapidly.
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Unless you want to go crazy all cooped up inside during bad weather, a baby rain suit is one of the best things you can buy. I got my baby a rain suit and waterproof booties when she was started crawling. It allowed me to put her on wet, muddy ground on trips to the
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