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.
Ultralight backpackers have a reputation for being elitist snobs. Why? Probably because so much of the ultralight style is based on gear. And guess what? Most ultralight gear is EXPENSIVE.
List of Cheap Ultralight Backpacking Gear (11lbs Base Weight for Under $600) Read More »
If you are ready to upgrade to an ultralight backpack, you’ll quickly realize that most UL packs are EXPENSIVE. An UL pack from a well-known brand can easily cost more than $300. There’s generally a good reason why ultralight gear costs so much: lightweight materials which can handle abuse are not cheap!
Best Budget Ultralight Backpacks (Which Actually Hold Up) Read More »
As someone who lives in Eastern Europe, I often have trouble getting backpacking gear. There’s no Amazon in my country and a lot of brands won’t ship here. Because of this, I’ve bought an insane amount of things off of AliExpress – including backpacking and camping gear. Here’s my advice if you want to buy
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Along with their table, Mission Mountain recently sent me their S4 camping chair to test out. Yes, free camping gear is nice but won’t sway my opinion.:) After testing it out, here’s my review of the chair.
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Mission Mountain is a new brand which makes lightweight camping furniture and gear. They recently sent me their camping table to try out (free gear is one of the perks of my job). Here’s what I think of it.
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If you don’t want to sit on the ground while camping, you are in luck: there are literally hundreds of different camp chairs to choose from. The problem is that there are too many options when it comes to camp chairs. Here, I’m going to break down the best camping chairs by type, including the