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.
Most of us know that we need to layer our clothes to stay warm in cold weather. The same principle also applies to winter hiking gloves. If it’s not too cold, you can get by wearing insulated gloves. But, when it gets really cold, you’ll need to wear three layers: A liner glove, insulating glove […]
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When hiking or backpacking in freezing weather, you run the risk of your water freezing. Even if the water doesn’t completely freeze, drinking icy-cold water can also cause problems since it will reduce your body temperature.
It took me a while to convert to Merino wool. Now that I have, there’s no going back to synthetics. Not only will a good Merino base layer make you more comfortable through a variety of temperatures, but you won’t stink even after days of hiking in the same top (I think after an hour
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In 2005, the LifeStraw water filter came out. It was accompanied by cool images of rugged outdoorsy types drinking from puddles. Even a decade later, there is still a lot of hype around the LifeStraw.
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I’m a minimalist when it comes to camping: I don’t believe you need a lot of expensive gear to enjoy the outdoors. However, after having my second kid, I’m starting to appreciate the merit of some extra gear – and that includes baby camping chairs (aka portable high chairs or portable booster seats).
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I took my daughter camping for the first time when she was four months old. There weren’t any baby sleeping bags for camping then, so I made do by putting her in lots of layers and a sleep sack. It worked well on the first trip. But, on the second trip, I was paraonid she’d
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