Hiking is one of the best ways to explore the outdoors with children, but getting kids on the trail and keeping them happy once they’re there requires some strategy. This category covers family hiking from the basics of choosing an appropriate trail to the techniques that keep kids motivated mile after mile.
You’ll find guides on how far kids can hike at different ages, what to pack in a day hiking pack, how to handle trail hazards like wildlife and weather, and how to choose hiking footwear and clothing for children. There are also reviews of hiking-specific gear including child carriers, kids hiking boots, trekking poles, and hydration systems tested on real hikes.
Whether you’re planning your first nature walk with a toddler or looking for tips to tackle a longer trail with older kids, this category has the practical guidance you need to make every hike a success.
When it comes to preventing blisters while hiking, shoes get the most attention. However, if you don’t have the right socks, you’ll still get blisters. Many experienced hikers wear two pairs of socks to prevent blisters.
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As much as I love Mother Nature, I also know that she isn’t always kind. Even if you are completely prepared, bad things can happen. Nobody is immune to injury, sickness, getting lost, animal attacks…
How to Call for Help in the Wilderness: Best Backpacking Communication Devices Read More »
The last time I posted was to write about my terrible experience backpacking while pregnant. Now that I’m well into the 2nd trimester and the chronic puking has slowed down (and hopefully will stop soon), I’m ready to start backpacking again. I’ve got tickets for Egypt booked and plan on camping out in the White
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I never really thought too much about trekking poles. After all, I’m young and have yet to experience any problems with knee or hip pain. And, if the terrain got tricky, I could always scout out a branch to use instead of a hiking pole.
Weighing In: The Pros and Cons of Trekking Poles Read More »
Not every hike is the same, nor is every hiker the same. So, any two packing lists for hiking you see could be completely different.
Hiking Packing List: 12 Things to Always Have with You on the Trail Read More »
This is me on a backpacking trip when I was about 7 years old. It was around that time that my family moved to a new house in New York which had a large woods behind it.
Hiking Solo: How and Why to Get Over Your Fear and Just Do It Read More »