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.
I admit that I hadn’t heard of the Deeno X1500 power station before the brand reached out to me. But, since you can never have too many power stations (I’m a prepper as well as an outdoorsy nerd), I took them up on their offer to send me their Deeno X1500 power station to review. […]
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Delta Children isn’t a very well-known brand for baby gear. However, they have partnered with some notable brands for various collections, including with Jeep for a line of strollers. The Jeep Hydro Sport Plus is one of the strollers in this line.
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.
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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!
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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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