Looking for a hiking rucksack for a child aged 3-6? Here are some great options which have seen lots of use in our family. The best choice for your child will depend on what they are primarily using it for. I wouldn’t particularly encourage such a young child to carry a pack on a normal…
Pediped Sahara sandals are my go-to choice for kids in the summer. Comfortable, lightweight and durable, and you can even put them through the washing machine! These are the sandals I keep buying for my kids, year after year. Here are the reasons I really like these sandals: They have a closed toe design, which…
Down is unparalleled for warmth in winter, but living in Scotland, we definitely need our coats to be waterproof! There are very few manufacturers of waterproof down jackets and snowsuits for children. Spotty Otter make excellent waterproof down outerwear, and Lands End have a waterproof down Expedition Parka. The only other maker of children’s waterproof…
A baby carrier is an essential piece of equipment for hiking with small children. Getting the right fit and features for your family will make a huge difference to how far you can go, and to morale for both parent and child. A soft front carrier can be excellent for younger babies on gentle terrain,…
We love waterproof trousers: they are great for outdoor nursery, gardening, muddy puddles, wet playgrounds, and all sorts of messy outdoor play! In this post we cover the key features to look for when purchasing waterproof dungarees or trousers for your children. We also review some of the waterproofs that we have owned and used….
Spotty Otter and Polarn O. Pyret are two of my favourite brands for children’s outdoor gear. How do their lightweight kids’ waterproof jackets perform? Here I review both these jackets and compare some of the differences between them. Both jackets have been well used for a year, so we are in a good position to…
In the past, with summer pregnancies, I have always made do with one of my husband’s waterproof jackets. However this time, faced with the prospect of a whole winter unable to do up my zip, I started looking for a waterproof maternity coat. The search took longer than I was expecting, and ended in the…
You may have heard the phrase “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing”. But it can seem very difficult to source ‘appropriate’ children’s outdoor gear on a tight budget, especially when you know that it will probably only last your child one or two seasons! This is especially the case for winter…
The Cross is the top of Thule’s range of multi-sport trailers. It offers options for walking, jogging, cycling, and even skiing! We have owned our Thule Chariot Cross 2 for several years, and have grown to love it more over that period. We use it for daily cycling around town, jogging and some cycle touring….
