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Backpacking with Little Kids

Backpacking with Little Kids

Posted by Kirsten on 2025 Oct 22nd

This is written from the perspective of a mom with 2 kids under 4. Ever since I found out I was expecting, I dreamt of taking my kids on all kinds of adventures: big and small. One passion of mine is backpacking and it was something I knew, without a doubt, that I would want to share with my kids. Even with my previous experience, I’d be lying if I wasn’t intimidated. This past summer …
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