The Best Family Camping Gear of 2021
Make your next trip fun for the whole family with these five smart picks.
Kids' Gear
Keep your little campers happy in every backcountry condition with expert advice from Backpacker’s kids’ gear reviews. We test the latest kids’ gear in real backcountry conditions to find the most comfortable, breathable, waterproof, durable, and kid-friendly essentials on the market.
The Best Cold-Weather Apparel for Getting Your Kids Outside This Winter
Keep your little ones warm and dry with this cold-weather kit.
Latest in Kids' Gear
The Best Kids Hiking Gear of 2020
Get your family ready for the trail with this hand-me-down-worthy kit.
6 Kid-Tested Water Shoes for Your Family's Summer Adventures
Our fleet of little feet put these shoes through the paces.
Reviewed: 8 Snowshoes for Kids
We put eight pint-size snowshoes on our testers. Here's how they measured up.
The 14 Best Holiday Gifts for Outdoor Kids
Skip the video games and give them something they can use on the trail, or just in the park.
The Best Kids Gear of 2018
The days of cheapo kids gear are over. Hook the little ones up with the same kit mom and dad have.
Patagonia Kids Capilene 3 Midweight Crew and Bottoms
No other kids’ baselayer holds up better than this one.
The North Face Toddler ThermoBall Full Zip Jacket
The kids' version of this Editors' Choice Award winner is just as good as the original.
Bogs Kids Classic Camp Boots
The waterproof and insulated boots are easy to slip into and require no knotting lessons.
Point6 Kid’s Hiking Tech Medium Crew Socks
Point6 creates a merino wool alternative to typical kids' cotton socks.
Black Diamond First Strike Trekking Poles
Kids may not need trekking poles to save their knees like Mom and Dad do, but they sure feel cool when they get to use them.