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Backcountry with kiddos
Jpmiller:
I'm going to try and put together a backpacking trip with my toddler next summer. He loves camping and loves hiking. Not anything extreme and may just end up walking down a decommissioned logging road but I want to get him out there and excited.
Anyone have any experience with young kids? Anything to think about other than normal kid stuff? He will still be three. Really looking forward to it, thanks for any help!
jamesfromseattle:
I have no experience doing this but we have a kid on the way and have already been thinking about it. Would love to hear the tips that others have.
boneaddict:
-Remember not to overdo it. Their world is a lot bigger than ours.
- They don’t regulate their tank very well. Full throttle then nothing left in the tank.
-Bugs....from skeeters to yellow jackets. As a family we got into a hornets nest. I held back and took most of the hits, then finally ran up and scooped em and ran with them. I was very happy to have a couple Benadryl in my pack. You never know what they are allergic too.
Karl Blanchard:
Bone hit on very good points. I will add that it HAS to be a positive experience. There will be time later in life to learn some mental toughness and face adversity head on but at 3 it isn't time yet. Keep outings short and fun. Next thing you know the hooks will be set deep and he'll do anything to chase dad around the mountains!
cbond3318:
These two already covered great points. I will add, put yourself in the mind of a toddler while hiking, stop and point out everything. The bugs, the weird moss, the squirrels fighting. Tell a tall tale of how old mans beard came to be. Check out all the tracks and scat. Point out noises, weird trees with a hollowed our stump. Keep their imagination sparked and you’ll have the time of your life. It’s not about how far you get but what you do along the way. Bring snacks, stay ahead of their hunger and throw him/her on your shoulders to cover ground
Good luck! :tup:
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