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Little Explorers, Big Adventures: Top Hiking Gear for Kids
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items Do you like to hike with your kids or want to start? Our family loves to hike and my kids have so much fun. I have put together a list of our favorite hiking gear for kids so you can start hiking too.
I like these for hiking shoes for kids. They are reasonably priced and durable. They come in several colors as well.
Kids’ Fastpack Hiker Mid Waterproof Boots
If you are looking for hiking shoes for toddlers then I recommend these. I have used these before and they are great. Durable and comfortable.
Little Kid's Bare Steps® Ridge Jr Hiker
I love that these hiking packs for kids come in fun colors and designs. They also come with a water pack which is nice for hiking with kids.
Kids' Mini M.U.L.E.® 50oz Hydration Pack with Crux® 1.5L Reservoir
I love these little jackets for hiking with kids. They can be used on windy or rainy days and come in fun colors that your kids will love
Kids' Wind and Rain Anorak
My little boys love hiking with poles. They each have a set and use them every time we hike. It helps them keep their balance and move brush out of the way.
Kids Hiking Poles – Adjustable Telescopic Trekking Poles for Children
I think sun protection is so important for kids while hiking. This hat can also help protect against tick in their hair.
Kids’ Class V Sunshield
This is another good choice for sun protection for toddlers while hiking. I like that this hat has a really wide brim for extra sun protection to the face.
Camptrace Toddler Kids Sun Hats with Neck Flap UPF 50+ UV Protection
I like this as a base layer for cooler hikes for kids. They can layer other pants or shorts on top. These also work great for winter sports like soccer to keep kids warm while they play.
Merino Kids Base layer Pants | Mountain Warehouse US
If you are looking for a multi-use pant for kids then these are great. I like that they can be pants or shorts and are unisex.
CQR Kids Youth Hiking Cargo Pants, UPF 50+ Quick Dry Convertible Zip Off Pants
My boys like these hiking pants because they are light weight and keep them cool but also protected from bugs.
Boys’ On The Trail Pants
I think this is such a cute unisex kids graphic tee for hiking. My boys love hiking themed shirts.
Parks Project Adventure Responsibly Hiker Tee (Big Kids)
I think binoculars are such a great thing for kids to have in their hiking back pack because there is so much stuff to see in nature. My kids all have a pair in their packs.
Binoculars for Kids, 8X21 Compact High Resolution Binocular
I love a nature scavenger hunt to keep small kids engaged in the hike and make it fun. This is small enough to fit right into any pack.
Custom Nature Scavenger Hunt Gift for Kid Nature Learning
I have this carrier for hiking and we love it. We have used it since the kids were babies and still use for our three year old. I also like this one because it has lots of storage.
ClevrPlus Cross Country Baby Backpack Hiking Child Carrier Toddler Green
I love this hiking carrier because it also has a good sized hiking backpack attached to also carry stuff. I like that this is a two for one pack.
Kelty Journey Perfect Fit Signature Child Carrier
Kids need good hiking socks to prevent blisters. I like this brand of socks and that they are really tall.
Merrell Kids' MOAB Hiking Midweight Cushion Crew Socks - Coolmax Moisture Management and Arch Support
We don't do a lot of night hiking but it is always good to be prepared. I like these head lamps for kids because they are fun colors and I can tell whose is whose.
Led Headlamps Camping Essentials
I think its important to teach kids about hiking safety and to be prepared. All of the my kids have whistles in their hiking packs
LuxoGear Emergency Whistles with Lanyard
My boys like to collect rocks, leaves etc while we hike so they like wearing these vests on top of the their jackets.
FOXFIRE for Kids Junior Adventure Vest Cotton Stone
There are always cooling towels in our packs because its easy to get over heated or work hard while hiking. These are easy for the kids and adults to use.
4 Pack Cooling Towels (40"x 12")
My kids like to hike with variety of snacks which is why we use these snack containers.
BeneLabel Snack Jars 4-Piece Twist Lock Stackable Containers Travel