Essentials for Family Hiking Adventures

I wish I’d gotten one years ago! Family adventures are so much easier with a proper hiking backpack. Rei for the win! Day trips with the kids are now so much easier. I wish I’d known before spending the last decade messing with my old grad school Jansport backpack. 👉Go get fitted for a good @rei hiking bag with a hip belt and chest strap to keep all your stuff from hurting your back. It’s an investment that will last! Check out my packing list and give me tips! The Basics: ✅Filtering water bottle @watertogo_northamerica ✅Wiseowl microfiber towel @wiseowloutfitters ✅Pee funnel 😉 ✅Babo botanicals sunscreen @babobotanicals ✅Hangtime Koala phone harness @hangtimegear ✅Rechargeable headlamp - this one is amazing! ✅Mosquito wipes ✅Trash bags ✅Extra socks ✅Carabiners ✅Snacks and candy! Stuff I hope to not need: ☑️Poncho ☑️Compass ☑️Wet wipes ☑️Duct tape ☑️Mirror ☑️Sharpie/ pencil ☑️Whistle ☑️Matches ☑️Poncho ☑️Mylar blanket ☑️First aid meds ☑️Ace wraps ☑️Triangular bandages ☑️First aid aluminum splint I want to help you get out exploring; let’s start with packing well. 👉 What other hiking secrets do I need to know about? Happy exploring!! . . . . .