Believe it or not, kids as young as 3 or 4 can backpack!
For younger kids, you’ll need to pick a site with a relatively short and flat hike in, and you’ll need to carry most of their stuff.
Come prepared with bribes (preferably chocolate!) to keep them moving along the trail.
Check out our recent post about backpacking with our six-year-old daughter.
We’ve collected tips for keeping the world’s best-loved fruit nice and firm while you’re traveling and camping, as well as ideas for what to do with mushy bananas.
Campers who spend time at high elevations may be surprised to discover pink or red patches on snowfields during summer treks.
A well-insulated pad is a critical piece of gear for winter camping.
We saw neither hide nor hair of anyone else and enjoyed an extreme form of social distancing while coming together as a family.
What to buy someone who loves camping? Check out our camping gift ideas for your outdoorsy friends and family.
The depths of winter may not be peak camping season, but you can still enjoy camping when the days are short and the nights are long.
