Camping with kids is one of the most rewarding things a family can do together, but it comes with real risks that every parent needs to understand. This category covers the safety topics that matter most when you’re taking children into the outdoors: wildlife encounters, weather hazards, first aid, navigation, water safety, and more.
The content here is written by a mom who has camped in bear country, navigated remote trails without cell service, and handled real emergencies in the field with children present. Every article draws on documented experience and where relevant, academic sources and expert guidance.
Understanding risk doesn’t mean being scared of the outdoors. It means being prepared so that when something unexpected happens, you know exactly what to do. From snake safety to carbon monoxide awareness to knowing when a child is showing signs of altitude sickness, this category gives families the knowledge they need to camp confidently.
The risk of a bear attack while outdoors is incredibly low. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t practice bear safety tactics when in bear country, one of which is carrying bear spray. There are a lot of misconceptions around bear spray though, and also a lot of mistakes which can result in injuries. After years […]
I pride myself on being someone who prepares for everything. I’m always imagining worst-case scenarios and how I’d deal with them (it actually drives my husband crazy because I’m so “pessimistic”). Still, I wasn’t fully prepared the first time I got sick while camping. I’m not talking about a bit of the sniffles. I was
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Fire Safety for Kids: Teaching the Next Generation of Campers As a camping mom who’s spent countless nights under the stars, I’ve learned that there’s something magical about gathering around a campfire. Those flickering flames create what is known in Australia, as the bush telly! It is the perfect environment for sharing stories, roasting marshmallows,
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The great outdoors is awe-inspiring, provides a respite from urban hustle and bustle, and gives endless opportunities for adventure and discovery. However, the great outdoors can also be terrifying – and nothing seems to embody this fear more than bears.
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I know a lot of people are afraid of nature and the idea of being in the Great Outdoors. But camping is very safe. I’m actually more afraid of getting hit by a car in the city where I live than of supposed camping dangers like getting mauled by a bear.
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I need to be completely self-reliant when I go hiking or camping in the wilderness. That means having a mini first aid kit and knowing wilderness first aid. It’s highly unlikely that I’ll have to treat a snake bite or improvise a stretcher. However, sprained ankles are very common hiking injuries and it is something
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