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.
Last summer, my family (two adults, a baby and a toddler) went on a 10-week camping trip. I really didn’t want to sleep on the ground for this entire time. I researched camping cots that can bunk and found the Disc-O-Bed. Here’s what we thought of the camping bunk beds and whether they are worth […]
Disc-O-Bed Camping Bunk Beds Review Read More »
Camping in hot weather can be miserable without a fan (it’s a lot easier to deal with cold than heat when camping!). You’ve basically got five options for tent fans: using a normal portable fan at a campsite with an electrical outlet, USB-powered fans, rechargeable battery fans, battery-powered fans, and jobsite fans.
Best Tent Fans for Camping: 5 Options Which Actually Work Read More »
If you don’t know the right knots for tying out a tarp, your tarp walls and roof will end up sagging. Or the tarp might even collapse on you. Luckily, there aren’t too many tarp knots you need to know. I usually only use 3 knots to tie a tarp. However, if you know these
8 Most Important Tarp Knots to Know (with Diagrams) Read More »
When wild camping or backpacking, I usually don’t bother with a shower. I’m fine being stinky for a few days. But sometimes it’s really nice to take a shower. Like when it’s 95 degrees out or your stink has gotten so bad that flies are starting to swarm. 🙂
DIY Camp Showers: 7 Designs Read More »
Kari Traa is a Norwegian brand launched in 2006 by the Olympic skier of the same name. They make clothing “for women, by women” with a focus on clothes for skiing, hiking and other outdoor sports.
Kari Traa Base Layers Review: Worth It for Hiking? Read More »
When hiking on packed snow or icy conditions, traction spikes aren’t just a “nice to have” item. They should be considered an essential piece of safety gear. And, yes, there really is a difference between brands of microspikes. The last thing you want is to have your traction spikes fail on you during the middle
Best Microspikes for Hiking Read More »