25 Tips to Make Backpacking With Kids a Breeze!

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If you’re starting to plan your first overnight backpacking trip with your kid, then let me save you a TON of time and share what I’ve learned!

You might have fond memories of your favorite backpacking trip that you’re super excited to share with your kid, but keep in mind they have tiny legs and may not experience it the same as you did!

At the least, your kiddo will carry their own water!

Too hot and it’s hard to sleep, too cold and you need to bring better/more gear.

Even if your kiddo is a beast, the goal is to make the first backpacking experience a pleasant memory. Go with something you KNOW they can achieve!

We basecamped at a lake which gave our son a ton to do during “hang out time”.

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