5 Family Backpacking Problems That Barely Exist

⚡️ Taking your kids hiking or backpacking can be overwhelming when you think about all the special gear you need and worry about how well they can handle it. But most of our worries as parents hardly matter at all if you don’t overcomplicate things. In this video I cover some of the common problems that hold families back from going on an outdoor adventure and the solutions I came up with for my own family when I took them on their first backpacking trip. I hope these tips help you when you go hiking with kids!
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[@JoeFletch1911]

I love that you included them in picking the food

[@BackcountryExposure]

Solid info! Love it!

[@theoutdoorempire]

Thanks man! That was an awesome trip too.

[@JRodosama]

My kids are 3 and 1 and am so excited to start taking them backpacking. Although that may be a little time coming. Probably going to plan a short trip for the 3 year old when he turns 5. Thanks for the tips!

[@theoutdoorempire]

Sounds fun. I wish I would have started earlier with my kids. My youngest is 10 now.

[@faithintouch6426]

Thx for the review, cause mine are going with me to Crater of Diamonds in Murfreesboro, AR next trip in July

[@theoutdoorempire]

Sounds like a blast!

[@Stutzvideo]

Great channel.

[@jochen5653]

amazing video

[@theoutdoorempire]

Thanks for the visit.

[@richardbrick8873]

Little off topic, I just purchased the 70qt Maluna cooler with the Father’s Day discount. 330 on the site with taxes and shipping right now!! I may return it if I don’t like it. Is there any other better ones you suggest? It will mostly be in a covered truck bed.

[@theoutdoorempire]

That one was my top pick for the year, so it's a good one for sure. There are lots that I like though, Orion, Orca, Cordova, Engel Ultralight to name a few.

[@defencee]

Hi man! 171cm, 65kg weight, thinking between Rei Flash55, Forclaz MT900UL, MT100 backpacks. Will trip with 10-12kg maximum , some 5 days of mountaing hiking in summer, what could you recommend?