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.
Drip-drying is fine for day hikes. If you are going hiking for longer though, things can get funky quickly if you don’t wipe. I used to pack toilet paper out with me, but then I got sick of carrying tons of TP plus a bag for it. I tried a bandana, but it got dirty […]
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Naturehike is a brand known for making really affordable lightweight tents. They aren’t quite “ultralight” – but pretty damn close. I already have their Cloud Up 2 tent, which I liked so much that I got the Cloud Up 3p, too. I use those for backpacking. I also have their P-Series 4P tent for camping.
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When my family goes backpacking, we usually bring two small lightweight tents. But recently we’ve been doing more car camping. So, I decided it was finally time to get a larger tent. I wanted it to fit at least 3 of us comfortably, but still be light enough for backpacking, have lots of gear storage
Naturehike P-Series 4P Family Backpacking Tent Review Read More »
One cool sleeping bag feature is a pad sleeve. It’s a fabric slot sewn on the bottom of the sleeping bag. You put your sleeping pad in the sleeve, making it nearly impossible to roll off your pad. For side sleepers who switch sides, it also prevents your sleeping bag from getting all twisted up.
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Finding a good family backpacking tent is tough. For starters, you are probably carrying most (if not all) of the gear. There aren’t too many ultralight family tents, so your pack will likely end up very heavy. Your tent also needs to meet your family’s requirements for privacy, features, durability and budget. And these requirements
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Tent floors, especially made from UL materials like Silnylon, are very slippery. Add a slippery inflatable pad and a slippery sleeping bag on top of this and you are bound to slide around in the tent. There are a lot of ways you can keep your sleeping bag put though, even if you are camped
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