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.
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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Cabin tents are the most popular type of family camping tent. The vertical walls mean you get lots of headroom. They come in many different sizes and there are instant cabin tents available for quick setup.
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As soon as you start camping in cold weather, you are bound to experience condensation in your tent. If not kept under control, condensation can actually cause serious problems and make your camp experience miserable. Here’s what you need to know about tent condensation, including how to prevent it and best tents for condensation.
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In the video below, you can see two Sawyer Mini water filters. The first is fairly new. The second one has filtered approximately 600 gallons of water – including lots of murky pond water. As a result, it has become very clogged. The steps will show you how to unclog the Sawyer Mini.
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