The best beginners hiking equipment to get your kids to actually hike!
Here’s a list of our favorite hiking equipment that’ll make going on hikes a lot easier for you AND your kids. We’re by no means experts when it comes to hiking so I’m sure there’s better stuff out there, but this is what we used to get our non-hiking kids to go hiking!
If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out our video on why you should hike here!
Osprey Poco Child Carrier Backpack
We love this child carrier because it’s comfy, fits our kids well, and has plenty of storage.
REI Co-op Cool Trail Split Pack Cooler
This backpack cooler might be the most game-changing piece of equipment we’ve ever bought. It holds our food, supplies, and can also fit rolled up blankets or towels or umbrellas, all in one pack because of the flap up top.
Pretty simple hat but something to keep the sun off the kids, being exposed for too long even on cloudy days can really cause a good burn!
The girls really wanted waterproof boots and these are nice because they don’t have actual laces, AND are super comfy!
A fun tool for the kids but they can also practice actual skills they can use!
Everything just feels more legit and fun from a book rather than a phone when you’re out in nature and the kids love that it’s “real”, haha.
A fun but educational coloring book the kids can bring on their hike! Or you can make homemade nature journals as well.
You always need water! Any bottle should do really as long as you have some on hand.
This is a VERY basic medical kit, but good enough for scrapes cuts. Doug has a ton of more “serious” medical supplies that’ll be listed in another post.
We hope this helps get you and your kids out into nature!