Hiking with Kids

Our hiking gear list includes our favorite backpacks, wayfinding, first aid and safety gear, and our favorite, trail-tested gear to make the most out of our on-trail adventures in Georgia.

I'm ready for my kids to be long distance hikers. I realize they are still little (8, 6, and 4 years old) but I MISS hiking. Pre-kid and even when Rachel was little and would fit in a backpack, we would take a Saturday and do 8-13 mile hikes OVER mountain passes. It was glorious. Even better will be…

Get practical tips on packing your daypack for hiking with kids. There's also a free printable packing checklist to download to make getting out the door for family adventures quicker and easier. #printablechecklist #hikingwithkids

There are so many benefits to hiking with toddlers. We share our best tips for hiking with a toddler, so you'll be ready to create memories on the hiking trails!

What hiking gear do you really need with hiking with kids? We give recommendations for all the best hiking gear for kids. We also share what we think is essential hiking gear and what's just a nice to have! Before hiking with kids, read this post.

As a general rule, the idea is to pack smart. Don’t pack more than you need as you’ll probably be the one carrying it all back, but do keep certain scenarios in mind like hunger, bathroom breaks, weather, etc.

Do you need to know what to pack for a hike with kids? Here’s a peek at what’s in my daypack. Plus, snag a hiking checklist for both parents and kids!

Exactly what to pack on a day hike for the best memories and experience. This day hiking checklist includes all the hiking essentials plus the items you don't want to forget. Oh, and #20 is brilliant!

How do you hike with kids?? Does hiking with your kids seem like an impossible task? Our family began hiking as a natural progression of our homeschooling and traveling lifestyle. A family hike doesn’t have to be impossible or overwhelming. Just like traveling with kids, it takes creative planning, practice, and determination, but the rewards are worth the work!

The best tips for hiking with kids. Includes a day pack essential packing list of what to bring, safety tips, hiking clothing and gear recommendations, tick protocol, and tricks for helping make hiking enjoyable for your family and children.