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Hiking with kiddos 🥾
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Planning summer adventures? I rounded up the best kids’ hiking gear that’s comfy, durable, and adventure-approved. Cute, functional, and ready for the trail—your little explorers will love it!
 
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I always carry a whistle on me when hiking. This one is best because it has a built in compass 🙌🏽
Four Function Whistle
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I have this currently clipped to my backpack 💚
Whistles for LIFE Tri-Power Whistle | REI Co-op
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Depending on the area you may want to have this when you are with small children. I tend to take the kids hiking without my husband and depending on the place and time of year I’ll bring some bear spray with me when I need to
Bear Deterrent Spray - 8.1 fl. oz.
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Makes it easy to clip to your backpack or belt
Backpacker / Cross Draw Neoprene Bear Spray Holster
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Very important to always have some sort of bandages and first aid especially with kiddos. Scraped knees tend to happen a lot on trails 🙃
Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Hiker Medical Kit | REI Co-op
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A must!
Day Hike First-Aid Kit
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Got this for my daughter
Osprey Hydrajet 12 Hydration Pack - Kids' | REI Co-op
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It’s good to have every kid carry their own water and snacks. My 3 year old has her hiking backpack too 🫶🏾
Patagonia Refugito 12 L Daypack - Kids
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All my kids have worn merrells and barefoot hiking shoes. They’re affordable and easy can be saved for ge next kid
Merrell Moab Speed 2 Low Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Kids' | REI Co-op
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Another great brand that’s a sturdy shoe on the trails for kiddos that don’t want a boot.
Salomon Speedcross Hiking Shoes - Kids' | REI Co-op
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These provide great ankle support on rougher terrain. Got these for my daughter last month and she says they’re comfier than her old ones
KEEN Targhee IV Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Big Kids' | REI Co-op
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Another great shoe for more comfort on the trail
Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid A/C Waterproof Hiking Boots - Kids' | REI Co-op
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If you don’t want kids with blisters then get some wool socks. These ones are nice and affordable
REI Co-op Trailsmith Merino Wool Lightweight Crew Socks
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Great kids jackets for the trails and it’s on sale!
Patagonia Micro D Snap-T Fleece Jacket - Kids' | REI Co-op
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We got this for our oldest for our Big Sur trip because we knew it would be chillier there. It’s a neutral color so it can be passed down to the other 2 kiddos
Patagonia Nano Puff Brick Quilt Insulated Jacket - Kids
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Don’t forget your reusable water bottle 🫶🏾
Hydro Flask Kids' Wide-Mouth Water Bottle with Straw Cap and Bottle Boot - 18 fl. oz. | REI Co-op
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