Kids Camping Gear

You’re staring at two backpacks on Amazon.ca — one is 40 litres, one is 50 litres — and the difference seems like just a number. But here’s the thing: those 10 extra litres can be the difference between a comfortable weekend in Algonquin Provincial Park and a miserable slog through Banff with gear cinched to … Read more

Getting tweens excited about backpacking in Canada’s stunning wilderness is one thing—keeping them comfortable and safe with the right lightweight gear is quite another. What most Canadian parents overlook about tween backpacking gear is that it’s not just about buying smaller versions of adult equipment. The physics of pack weight distribution change dramatically when you’re … Read more