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Posted by steve t on February 25, 2008 at 10:16:27 pm EST
In reply to Children and backcountry posted by Bryan L on February 17, 2008 at 1:59:49 am EST

I started taking my kids backpacking at ago 4. I let them carry a day pack with snacks, light jacket, and a favorite cuddle toy.

The destination always included water...small creeks were a real delight. And always allowed for an evening campfire. We always had either marshmallows to toast or jiffy-pop to pop.

Bring along a sleeping pad chair kit and a book. Nothing like holding your daughter or son in your lap and reading just prior to bed.

As for distance, I kept it at 2-3 miles. A good long afternoon walk. We would grab lunch on the way to the trailhead, hike / explore most of the afternoon, play after setting up camp. We'd hike out in the morning and enjoy lunch again at a favorite stop before returning home.

This "lunch to lunch" duration was about right for the first couple years, after which they got a bit more adventurous.

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