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.
If waterproof rain boots or welly boots don’t dry out properly, they can start to get really stinky or even grow mold inside. Here are some solutions to get the smell out!
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Good backpacking sleeping pads will help you sleep comfortably, insulate you from the cold ground, and last through multiple trips. But the “best” sleeping pads can cost well over $200. If you aren’t willing to shell out this much money, don’t worry. There are some good but cheap backpacking sleeping pads available.
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Camping can be a great family bonding experience, but that doesn’t mean you all need to be sleeping on top of each other and crammed together in the tent. And, speaking from experience, I can tell you it’s hard to be in a good mood when you were woken ten times during the night with
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While you can bring your normal cookware camping, it can cause a lot of hassle. Normal cookware doesn’t pack well, sometimes won’t even fit on your stove and you can forget about campfire cooking. So, if you go camping often enough, it is really worth it to get a good camping cookware set.
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It is surprisingly difficult to find a good backpacking pot. Not only does the pot need to be lightweight and compact, but it also has to be big enough to fit all of your food and sit well on your stove. Ideally, the pot will also have features like a built-in colander, measurement lines or
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If your family has three or four members, you will most likely want at least a 6 person tent. This will give you enough room to sleep comfortably and move around in the tent without waking each other up. It will still be a bit cramped but, compared to larger family tents, a 6 person
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