Pro tip: Test kid-friendly camping gear at home first | Camping Gear Reviews

Dylan Jackson · 2026-02-28T23:00:54.482327+00:00

In my experience, what looks good in the store might not work with little ones. We had a sleeping bag that was too complicated for my daughter to use, so take this with a grain of salt.

iris1757mo ago

We always set up new tents in the backyard first.

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mila_perry137mo ago

Totally, you gotta have the kids actually try it out first.

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the_jake7mo ago

Yeah that's smart, we learned the hard way with a headlamp that was way too bright and scared my nephew.

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