Backpacking with Children: How to Go Lightweight, Have Fun, and Stay Safe on the Trail (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781937052874)

A "must-have" for families and anyone else planning outdoors activities with children -- Midwest Book Review

• Fun, safe, cost-effective ways to get out overnight with kids
• Crucial intel on gear: what to splurge on, what to save on, and DIY projects
• Info on route selection, games, meals, handling weather challenges, and other tips and tricks

Backpacking as a family creates memories to last a lifetime and can be the start of a child's lifelong passion for nature and the outdoors. But hiking successfully with kids takes planning. Knowing how to start, where to go, and what to bring are crucial to everyone's enjoyment. The benefits of going lightweight with kids are huge, since the easier it is to hike, the more fun everyone will have!

Backpacking with Children teaches the basics of backpacking with kids--how to make it easy, fun, and as comfortably lightweight as possible without breaking the bank. With intel on gear, meals, games, choosing a route, and dealing with weather, animals, accidents, and more, Backpacking with Children is an indispensable resource for any family seeking to share their love of the outdoors together.

Author: Malia Maunakea
ISBN-10: 1937052877
ISBN-13: 9781937052874
Publisher: Colorado Mountain Club
Language: English
Published: 01/27/2023
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 6.70h x 5.20w x 0.70d