Camping with kids

Closeup man hitting a metal tent peg by a hammer into the ground — "I wanted to give them a safe place" – Chicago cop takes youngsters camping to avoid gun violence over holiday weekend This is the fourth year that the district has organized the camping trip to protect young residents from the historically deadly weekend

best campfire songs: family around a campfire — The best campfire songs for families and groups: sure-fire hits for the campfire Our campfire singing expert reveals his 5 best campfire songs for families and groups, from well-known classics to little-known gems

Child swinging in the Ticket to the Moon Moonchair — Ticket to the Moon Mini Moonchair review: a portable carousel for young campers Young children can sway all day in this light and portable hammock chair

Latest Camping with kids news

Young girl holding up a leaf to examine it in a beam of Autumnal sunlight

How to do a scavenger hunt

By Julia Clarke published 10 March 23

Get your kids interested in nature and keep them entertained for hours with an old-fashioned scavenger hunt

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How to get your kids outdoors more

By Julia Clarke published 1 March 23

An Olympic rower shares 5 tips for getting kids off screens and outside more

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Close up of a young family camping in the forest

The best family camping gear for overnights with a tribe

By Julia Clarke published 28 August 22

Choose from our top picks of the best family camping gear, from palatial tents to easy-clean stoves

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7 tips for camping with kids

By David Mellor last updated 29 June 22

Our tips for camping with kids help you maximize the fun, minimize opportunities for disaster and create lifelong memories

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Top backpacking hacks: a dozen tips to from the pros to use on your hiking adventures

By Brian Metzler last updated 27 June 22

These 12 savvy backpacking hacks will ensure your adventure into the wilderness is as fun, comfortable and safe as possible

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Best backpacking food: recipes of 9 great meals to cook over a camp fire

By Brian Metzler last updated 8 February 22

The best backpacking food, using a little imagination, will make camp cuisine filling and fun

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how to choose a tent: wild campers setting up

How to choose a tent: find the ideal shelter for your adventures

By Matthew Jones, Pat Kinsella, Alex Foxfield published 22 April 21

Knowing how to choose a tent, with so many varieties on the market, can be a bit befuddling. We cut through the jargon in our comprehensive guide on choosing the optimum shelter

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