Backpacking with kids

This post is part of our backpacking-with-kids series. Start with Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking With Kids for the mindset, or check Our Real Family Backpacking Gear List for what’s in our packs. This post is about the decision that comes before either of those: picking the right trail in the first place. The single biggest reason first-time family backpacking…

We believe childhood is built on ordinary weekends, not extraordinary vacations. So when we tell you our first family backpacking trip was nowhere near perfect we mean it as an invitation, not a warning label. Backpacking with kids can feel intimidating before you’ve done it. Between the gear, the safety concerns, the unpredictable weather, and…