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HIKING WITH KIDS

Check out all our hiking tips to be enjoyed as a family with your kids

Advice on hiking with children

All our advice on hiking with kids

8 ACTIVITIES TO GET YOUR KIDS INTO HIKING

Have you heard of Geocaching? Do you know how to build a shack? Discover 8 activities to get your kids into hiking. If you decide to go hiking with your pre-teens, plan some fun, motivating activities to avoid seeing them drag their feet after just five minutes. It's also an opportunity for you to revisit your childhood and spend some special moments with them...

7 autumnal activities to do with children

We've found 7 autumnal activity ideas to do with children. Something to inspire and enchant your next outings with your little tribe.

How do you motivate children whilst hiking?

Discover 3 tips on how to motivate your children to go hiking again and again!

Color your hike : our printable coloring for kids !

Games and colouring for the little hikers!

What if you decide to go on a recreational hike?

After a winter, enjoying the delights of the snow, it's not always easy to persuade your children to take up hiking again.Bram, product manager for children's clothes and father, gives you his tips on how to organize a fun hike for adults and children alike!Time for some "fun" hiking!

How to dress your child for hiking

When hiking, to avoid getting a chill when on a break (and the doctor when you get back), here are a few tips from the” Backpack tribe” to dress your children well!

How do you choose your children's shoe size?

It is often more convenient to order online, but children's sizes change all the time!To avoid a headache when choosing their size, look at our advice and the printable foot meter!

How do you protect your children properly in the sun?

We are going to get the full benefit of being in the sun when we are outdoors! Here are our tips so your children keep lovely memories of these outings.

Children's eyes are even more susceptible to the dangers of the sun!

Too many children do not wear sunglasses when playing outdoors, even though they are the most vulnerable to the sun's rays. Find out why it is important to protect your children with a good pair of sunglasses from an early age!

How to carry your baby when hiking?

Your family has grown, but there's no way you're giving up enjoying outdoor activities. That’s for sure, but you will have to adapt what you do to the new recruit, and even when baby can walk, around 3-4 years, don’t count on him walking faster than 1 or 2 km/h. A carrying system is therefore essential if you want to continue walking at your own pace.

How to dress children being carried on a hike

If you are carrying a baby close to your body in a wrap or sling, it provides protection from the wind and the baby carrier almost constitutes an extra "layer" of clothing. It is therefore preferable to dress baby in a bodysuit or T-shirt made of a lightweight and breathable material. Take care to cover as much of the body as possible (arms, legs, top of the feet, etc.) in order to protect from the sunshine; not to mention the essentials: hat and sunglasses!

5 tips to motivate your pre-teen when hiking

If you want your hike to be a pleasant experience and your pre-teen to enjoy it as much as you, then it's worth paying attention to a few points and keep them busy with fun activities.

WHAT TO TAKE IN YOUR BACKPACK WHEN GOING HIKING WITH YOUR PRE-TEEN?

Packing a backpack can quickly turn into a headache, but if you overlook this stage, you risk paying the price for it the next day. Before that, the choice of your child's rucksack is crucial. This choice will also affect the amount your child can carry. The ultimate goal: to have the lightest bag possible without forgetting anything!

What Are The Best Kids’ Hiking Backpacks?

WHAT ARE THE BEST KIDS’ HIKING BACKPACKS?

6 EASY HIKING RECIPES - TO DO WITH YOUR CHILDREN!

There's nothing better to motivate your children to go out hiking than to involve them in preparing snacks or meals that are simple, fun and appetising. In addition to your child having the pleasure of scraping the dish clean, this activity lets you spend time with your family before and during your hike.