Finding the right camping gear can make or break a trip, especially when you’re camping with kids. At Mom Goes Camping, gear reviews come from real use in the field, not just spec sheets. From the mountains of Serbia to trails across the Balkans and beyond, every product recommendation on this site has been tested in actual camping conditions with children in tow.
This category covers everything you need to camp comfortably and safely as a family: tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp kitchens, lighting, backpacks, child carriers, and more. You’ll find honest comparisons, budget-friendly picks, and ultralight options for families who want to move fast on the trail without sacrificing comfort at camp.
Whether you’re outfitting your first camping trip or upgrading gear you’ve had for years, the reviews here are written to help you spend your money wisely. No sponsored fluff, no gear you don’t actually need. Just honest recommendations from a mom who has been camping with her kids for over a decade.
Merino wool is an awesome material with great properties like wicking sweat away from your body, helping regulate body temperature and not smelling terrible after 20 minutes of hiking like synthetics. Considering that it comes from a specific breed of sheep, it’s no surprise that Merino wool costs more than factory-made synthetic materials.
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I am not the type of person who handles being cooped up inside well, so it was really important that I could get outside with my daughters even in cold, winter weather. This meant having a very good baby snow suit.
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After five years and over 150 nights of real-world testing across three continents, I can confidently say the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 has become the tent I trust most for backpacking with my daughter Isabel. What started as an experiment with a budget ultralight tent in 2019 has evolved into a comprehensive understanding of
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After 15 years of camping with my daughter Isabel across multiple countries—from the rugged terrain of Scotland to the wilderness of Norway—I’ve learned that you don’t need expensive gear to have amazing outdoor adventures. But there’s one piece of equipment where quality truly matters: your outdoor knife. I’ve tested dozens of budget knives over the
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I’ve been using a Sawyer Mini water filter for over five years across countless camping trips, backpacking adventures, and family hikes. During that time, I’ve learned exactly what works, what doesn’t, and how to solve the most common frustrations people encounter with this popular filter. The Sawyer Mini is one of my go-to pieces of
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The first time I went backpacking as an adult, I figured that my regular flashlight would be fine. But I ask you: Have you ever tried going to the bathroom outside in the dark while holding a flashlight in your hands? I’ll leave the imagining of the logistics of digging a latrine, squatting, and toilet
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